Male Infertility A child of my own - Andrology Australia
Male Infertility A child of my own - Andrology Australia
Male Infertility A child of my own - Andrology Australia
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Semen collectionFor most types <strong>of</strong> IVF procedures, men will needto produce a semen sample on the day <strong>of</strong> theirpartner’s egg collection. In some men with verylow numbers <strong>of</strong> sperm, ejaculates may be frozenbefore treatment as a back-up in case not enoughsperm are produced on the day <strong>of</strong> IVF treatment.Private rooms at infertility clinics are available formen to produce semen samples by masturbationinto the sterile containers provided. Many menhave difficulty producing a semen sample underpressure. Clinics can sometimes arrange for thefemale partner to join the man in the room andcan also provide special condoms for the collection<strong>of</strong> semen by sexual intercourse. Standard condomscannot be used to collect semen for IVF as theyusually have lubricants and spermicides in themthat kill sperm.Blood testsBoth male and female partners may need tohave blood tests to check for infectious diseasessuch as HIV and hepatitis, before starting on anIVF program.MALE INFERTILITY 53
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