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Male fertility: Doctor lists these tests for men experiencing infertility, testicular damage, erectile dysfunction

ByZarafshan Shiraz, Delhi
Jun 28, 2022 11:20 AM IST

A man should opt for fertility testing if he has a prior medical condition or history that may cause infertility and men with testicular damage, erectile dysfunction, ones taking cancer treatment, those having mumps infection or a urinary tract surgery need to do these tests suggested by doctor

Fertility testing is important for even men as men experiencing infertility do not show any symptoms hence, testing is required to diagnose the cause of infertility. A man should opt for fertility testing if he has a prior medical condition or history that may cause infertility and health experts insist that men with testicular damage, erectile dysfunction, ones taking cancer treatment, those having mumps infection or a urinary tract surgery need to do the testing.

Doctor lists these male fertility tests for men experiencing infertility or with testicular damage, erectile dysfunction, cancer treatment, mumps infection, urinary tract surgery (EVG Kowalievska )
Doctor lists these male fertility tests for men experiencing infertility or with testicular damage, erectile dysfunction, cancer treatment, mumps infection, urinary tract surgery (EVG Kowalievska )

In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Dr Ritu Hinduja, Fertility Consultant at Mumbai's Nova IVF Fertility, listed some of the tests for male fertility and asserted that men having infertility need to take the tests mentioned below:

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1. Medical History Assessment: The doctor will determine the cause of male infertility which can be due to accidents, illnesses, surgeries, or existing conditions that cause infertility. The doctor will also help you to deal with other lifestyle factors, including obesity.

2. Semen Analysis: This Will be helpful in knowing the sperm's shape (morphology), quantity, and quality of movement (motility).

a. Sperm concentration (quantity): Is seen by calculating the number of sperm per milliliter of semen. Sperm concentration is vital as, after ejaculation, the sperm encounters obstacles on their way to the egg. They can get stuck somewhere else in the reproductive system like up the wrong fallopian tube.

b. Sperm motility (movement): Refers to how sperm move. If a sperm is deformed that means if it has multiple heads or tails, no head or tail, improperly formed sections, or it’s too big or too small and has a problem moving toward the egg or even fertilizing it. Morphology is the measure of what percentage of sperm has the proper shape, size, and structure, also known as “normal forms” (NF).

c. Semen factors: Semen volume refers to the amount of fluid that’s ejaculated. Male fertility testing will help to check the pH level and chemistry of the semen. Abnormalities in semen pH or composition can indicate an infection.

3. Genetic Testing: If the sperm concentration is very low in a semen analysis, then there is a genetic cause behind infertility. This can be determined via genetic testing on the sperm samples.

4. Hormone Levels Blood Test: Male hormones, including FSH, LH, and testosterone, are vital for sperm production and sexual development, so a blood test is commonly conducted to examine hormone levels.

Dr Ritu Hinduja shared, “Medication or counselling can help improve fertility when there is erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation. In cases of infertility, the female partner should also be examined. You can even go for ARTs after talking to a fertility consultant.”

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