Male Infertility A child of my own - Andrology Australia

DIAGNOSISHow is male infertility diagnosed?If a couple has been trying to get pregnant withoutsuccess, they should go to their local doctor, familyplanning or women’s health clinic, and have someinitial tests. Both partners should be tested, even ifone has already had a child in another relationship.In many cases, both male and female problems arefound to be contributing to the difficulties couplesexperience when trying to get pregnant.What will the doctor do?A doctor will take a medical history from the manto find out whether there are any obvious healthproblems that could affect fertility.A doctor will also ask questions that include howlong the couple has been trying to get pregnant,and how often sexual intercourse happens.A physical examination is also done. This can bethe first full health check for many young men andsometimes identifies other unrelated health problems.A doctor will refer the man to a laboratory for a semenanalysis. A semen analysis will check the number,movement and shape of the sperm in the ejaculate.Blood tests may also be done to check thehormone levels that control sperm production.Genetic investigations and testicular biopsies aresometimes done.MALE INFERTILITY 19