What are the tests for male infertility?

Infertility has deprived many families of the right to have children. Fertility may be a problem of the man or the woman. Many men suffer from infertility due to lifestyle habits or certain diseases. First of all, we must find the cause so that we can treat it. Examination becomes a very important item. So, what are the examinations for male infertility? Let's take a look.

1. Routine semen examination: This is the most basic and important clinical indicator in male infertility examination. The parameters of semen are what doctors need to know first. Patients need to pay attention to not having sex for 3-5 days during the examination. It is best to use masturbation to obtain samples to ensure that all semen is obtained. Recheck 1-2 times within 2 weeks.

2. Biochemical examination of sperm: This examination helps to understand the functions of the epididymis, prostate, and seminal vesicles. When patients have low semen volume, azoospermia, oligospermia, unexplained decreased sperm motility, congenital defects of accessory glands, and accessory gland diseases, biochemical examination of sperm can be performed. Common tests include fructose, botulinum toxin, acid phosphatase, etc.

3. Related microbial examination: Since urinary and reproductive system infections often lead to male infertility, the pathogenic microorganisms related to male urinary and reproductive system infections include bacteria, viruses, spirochetes, mycoplasmas, chlamydia, etc. Common ones include gonococci, papillomavirus, adenoplasma, Chlamydia trachomatis, etc., which require corresponding examinations.

4. Endocrine examination: Reproductive endocrine dysfunction affects male sexual and reproductive functions and is an important cause of male infertility. Endocrine examination mainly involves the determination of sex hormones T, FSH, LH, PRL, E2 and various stimulation tests, such as HCG stimulation test.

5. Genetic examination: The normality of male-related chromosomes and genes is the basis for maintaining normal reproductive function. Abnormalities in chromosomes and genes will lead to abnormal sexual differentiation and/or sperm production disorders, thus seriously affecting reproductive function.

There are many reasons for male infertility, and we need to identify the causes one by one and treat them accordingly. Therefore, there are many examination items for male infertility. We need to go to a regular hospital for corresponding examinations to cure infertility as soon as possible.

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