Male Infertility Treatment and Testing

Infertility refers to the inability to achieve clinical pregnancy even after a year of regular, unprotected sex. Male infertility accounts for nearly 30 per cent of the cases and may be a result of problems related to the quality and number of sperms as well as their shape and mobility. Infertility can affect men of any age group, however, the risks increase with age. Some other risk factors that are usually associated with male infertility include excessive smoking, high alcohol intake, obesity and exposure to toxins.
Zeeva offers a broad spectrum of Male Infertility Testing techniques to diagnose, assess and evaluate the problem as well as to find out a treatment plan that would help such males to start a family of their own. We have a team of some of the best infertility treatment doctors in Noida, who adhere to very stringent benchmarks when it comes to patient privacy, and keep your satisfaction at the forefront to give you an experience that is at par with excellence.

Various causes of male infertility

Oligoasthenoteratozoospermia- It is an umbrella term used for conditions like oligozoospermia (marked by low sperm count), asthenozoospermia (marked by poor sperm mobility), and teratozoospermia (marked by structural abnormality in the sperm). Oligoasthenoteratozoospermia is the most common cause of male subfertility.
Azoospermia- It is a medical condition marked by no sperms in the semen which may be a result of various factors including severe infection in the reproductive tract, prostatitis and epididymitis.
Erectile or ejaculatory dysfunction- The condition is marked by the inability of the male partner to ejaculate semen efficiently during sexual intercourse.
Retrograde ejaculation refers to the backward flow of the semen into the bladder rather than coming out of the penis.
Varicocele is a condition marked by the enlargement of veins in the scrotal sack which eventually increases the temperature of the testes and damages the quality of sperms.
Undescended testicle/testicles which is a congenital problem. Either one or both of the testes can be undescended.
Use of anabolic steroids, which are taken to enhance athletic performance or treat hormonal problems like delayed puberty.
Exposure to radiation as a part of chemotherapy treatment or some other reason.

Harmful antibodies that target and destroy the sperm.

Severe infections that affect the male genital tract and reproductive structures, for e.g. gonorrhoea, chlamydia and ureaplasma.
Use of recreational drugs like marijuana and cocaine

What happens during the test?

The test starts with an interactive session where you discuss your problem with the doctor. The latter may ask questions related to your general and sexual health which include:

Whether you are suffering from any chronic disease or disorder?
Whether you are on any medication?
Whether you are addicted to smoking, alcohol or substance abuse?
Whether you are constantly in contact with harmful chemicals and toxins?
How frequently do you have sex?
Are you suffering from any sexually transmitted disease?
Do you experience any problems during or after having sex?

Since the reproductive mechanisms of both partners are completely different, there are distinct sets of Fertility tests for males and females. The question and answer session is followed by proper physical evaluation, BMI calculation and appropriate tests, which include:

Fertility tests for the male partner

Semen analysis- A sample of semen collected from the male partner is thoroughly examined so as to detect any abnormality in the structure and motility of the sperms. Semen analysis also helps to diagnose infections that can affect the production of sperms. The semen analysis, with evaluation for ruling out any sexual dysfunction, usually suffices in the assessment of the Fertility of the male partner, and is recommended by all the leading infertility treatment doctors in Noida, Below mentioned tests are required in case some abnormality is detected in the basic evaluation:

Scrotal ultrasound- It is a safe and hassle-free procedure that uses high-frequency sound waves to generate images of the scrotum so as to detect problems like varicocele.

Scrotal ultrasound can help to assess the following:

Size of the testicles
Any injury or damage to the testicles
Hydrocele (accumulation of fluid around the testicles.
Testicular torsion
Cyst or tumour in the scrotum
Undescended testicles.

Post-ejaculation urinalysis- This involves the examination of the urine sample collected right before ejaculation to look for traces of sperm. This helps in the diagnosis of retrograde ejaculation.
Genetic tests- the blood sample of the patient is examined to determine any abnormality in the Y chromosomes which helps to diagnose various congenital and inherited syndromes.
Sperm function tests- This involves a series of tests to determine the quality of sperms and figure out whether they are healthy enough to penetrate the egg.
Prostate sonogram- Also known as transrectal ultrasound, the procedure helps to examine the prostate and surrounding tissue with the help of a special probe.