{"id":70976,"date":"2021-11-24T20:12:30","date_gmt":"2021-11-25T02:12:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/?p=249"},"modified":"2023-05-23T02:53:57","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T08:53:57","slug":"male-fertility-testing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americanpregnancy.org\/getting-pregnant\/male-fertility-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Male Fertility Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"
When a couple has not been able to conceive over the course of at least one year, both partners need to proceed with a comprehensive physical and medical history. Male fertility testing is a simple and routine procedure. Male infertility<\/a> alone accounts for approximately up to 50 percent of all cases of infertility<\/a>.<\/p>\n A semen analysis is the most common procedure when it comes to male fertility testing and seeking to determine if there is a\u00a0male infertility factor. Sperm is collected into a specimen jar and presented to a lab technician who examines the sperm under a microscope in order to evaluate the count, shape, appearance, and mobility of the sperm. A sperm count test is also available for home use. SpermCheck<\/a> is a corporate sponsor of the American Pregnancy Association and they offer accurate, at-home fertility testing. Visit their website at SpermCheck.com<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n If the sperm count is found to be low, the fertility specialist will probably test the blood testosterone, FSH, LH and prolactin levels. There are a number of supplements available to help improve sperm parameters such as count, motility and morphology.<\/p>\n Urinalysis<\/a> can be used to search for white blood cells–an indicator of possible infection. Urinalysis will also show the possible presence of sperm in the urine–an indicator of a possible problem with ejaculation known as retrograde ejaculation.<\/p>\n If the medical history, physical examination, and semen analysis of the male partner are normal, the focus of attention will shift to the female partner. Further male factor evaluation is unlikely to be necessary in most cases.<\/p>\n However, in some cases additional laboratory and sperm analysis tests might be recommended including any of the following tests:<\/strong><\/p>\n Our Ultimate Fertility Resource Guide<\/a><\/strong> provides the information you need on fertility, tips on how to get pregnant faster, and how to boost fertility through sometimes simple tweaks to your lifestyle and approach. The guide is easy to read and meant for anybody wanting to increase their ability to conceive. It’s a free download and includes coupon codes for essential products. Even free Nightfood Nighttime Ice Cream.<\/p>\n Compiled using information from the following sources:<\/p>\n 1. MayoClinic<\/p>\n https:\/\/mayoclinic.com <\/a><\/p>\n 2. American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)<\/p>\nMale fertility tests<\/h2>\n
\nWhile determining the sperm count, the technician will also be checking\u00a0to see if the sperm concentration is above or below 20 million sperm cells per milliliter of ejaculation fluid<\/strong>.<\/p>\nOther Male Fertility Tests<\/h3>\n
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