IVF and the Male Factor

Problems in the male account for nearly 40% of infertile couple's problems. If there are suspicions of infertility in the male partner, he will undergo a history problems screening as well as two semen analyses. If one or both of those tests reveal abnormalities, then the male partner should be evaluated by a male reproduction specialist. The male partner may then undergo the following test to evaluate his infertility.

• Semen Analysis
• Endocrine Evaluation
• Additional Semen Tests
  
  
  • Vital Staining
  • Antisperm antibodies
  • Semen Fructose
  • Peroxidase staining
  • Semen culture
  • Biochemical analysis of semen
    
    
• Specialized Tests
  
  
  • Hypo-osmotic swelling test
  • Sperm penetration assay
  • Human zone pellucida binding test
  • Computer-assisted semen analysis (CASA)
    
    
• Genetic Evaulation

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