Diagnosis for Male Infertility Factors. Cosmo Multi Specialty Hospital

An ability to conceive may be due to health problems in either male or female. While infertility is considered as a female health issue, male issues may be contributing to 40% of infertile cases. However in 45% of cases, there is a female issue or remaining cases have either a combination problems of both the partners or have unexplained infertility.

Sometimes even if it is the case of female infertility, male partners also need to undergo through diagnostic testing procedure, just to ensure that there is no contributing factor regarding the male infertility before proceeding with treatment. The common screening procedures for male infertility are relatively non- invasive and simple as well.

The cause of male infertility may be due to the problem with the men's reproductive system. Although the factors that contribute to male infertility are often unknown, some include problems with production of sperm, his immune system and structure of the man's reproductive system.

For diagnosing male factor infertility, Best Infertility Doctor in Chandigarh suggests semen analysis as an initial test to ensure if there are any potential issues. However on the basis of semen analysis, additional testing may be performed.

Semen Analysis

Best Infertility Hospital in Chandigarh and Mohali start diagnosis with the collection of sperm that has been collected at clinic or at home as per the patient convenience. The semen sample will be examined for consistency, volume, morphology, motility and sperm count. The sperm's motility and morphology are the major markers of male infertility which indicates the movement and shape of the sperm. In case a large number of sperm are abnormally shaped or not moved properly, it may be the issue with sperm production.

On the other side, sperm count is the number of sperm per milliliter of semen. Concentration is normally considered anything above 20 million per milliliter. This problem can be due to physical hormonal or environmental influences. However sometimes there is a complete lack of sperm often called azoospermia which is generally due to the blockage or can be a symptom of certain rare genetic conditions.

As sperm quality and quantity can fluctuate, doctors most often recommend more than semen analysis for accurate assessment. In case tests are positive, male infertility is ruled out, but in case test results are negative, your doctor may perform other tests to determine the source of the problem.

A Physical Examination

A Male Infertility Specialist in Chandigarh will perform a physical examination that involves the analysis of male reproductive system or organs. Shape, size, density and position of organs will look by the physician and an ultrasound may be performed if necessary to determine the internal structure.

Blood Testing

Along with physical examination, blood tests may also be performed in order to check the hormonal imbalance or certain genetic conditions. Blood testing is not always conducted as these causes are less common than others, however only performed when there are some other indications.

Some additional tests include Hypo-osmotic swelling test, sperm penetration assay, human zona pellucida binding test, computer- assisted semen analysis, vital staining, anti sperm antibodies, semen fructose, peroxidase staining, semen culture and biochemical analysis for semen.

Visit Cosmo Multi Specialty Hospital i.e. Best Infertility Hospital in Chandigarh today to know the root of your problem.