Medical Background
The physician will try to find causes for infertility by asking questions about any inherited conditions, chronic health problems, illnesses, injuries or surgeries that could
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The physician will try to find causes for infertility by asking questions about any inherited conditions, chronic health problems, illnesses, injuries or surgeries that could
Part of determining the factors that contribute to male infertility is to conduct a thorough general physical examination which includes 1) palpating on the testicles
The hamster egg penetration test (HEPT) was first developed in the 1970s. It is observed on the observation that upon removal of the zona pellucida of
The very first step in evaluating the fertility of a patient is receiving a thorough medical history. The evaluating doctor will ask about previous evaluations,
Semen analysis is one of the first steps taken in the search process of diagnosing the causes of otherwise unexplained male infertility. A Seminogram (also
Kruger’s Strict Criteria Morphology Assessment One of the parameters assessed during a sperm analysis is morphology, the shape, and structure of the sperm cell.
Under regular conditions, sperm cells do not come into contact with the body’s immune system. However, if the barrier which enforces this is broken, due
While semen analysis is a widely used tool for measuring sperm concentration, motility, and morphology, it does not on its own provide a full picture
The post-coital test (PCT) is an analysis sometimes performed following intercourse to determine if the sperm cells are able to successfully swim through the woman’s
Fructose is the sugar of the semen, providing energy for the sperm cells and allowed them to remain motile and vital. A fructose test is
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