PCT – post-coital test
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 cervical mucus. In order to have a PCT, the woman must first track her ovulation. Once ovulation has been confirmed, she had her partner must have intercourse. It is recommended […]
physical examination and blood test
Single Sperm Freezing
We have developed an innovative method of freezing individual sperm cells, and our method is now used in a growing number of places worldwide. Conventional methods of sperm freezing require it to be frozen in large amounts, between 0.2-1.5 millilitre. In cases where sperm count is low, this can make it difficult to find the […]
Testicular Biopsy
Non-obstructive azoospermia is diagnosed in cases where no sperm cells can be found in the ejaculate, yet no evidence of a blockage can be seen. These cases are very challenging, as it is difficult to define the cause of the infertility and recommend next steps. Sometimes, analysis of a sample of testicular tissue can help […]
Translocation
The human genome, our DNA, is made up of 23 pairs of identical chromosomes. While all of these chromosomes are present in every cell of our body, in each cell different parts of the genetic material is switched “on”, thus allowing unique cell types. Normally, each pair of chromosomes contains two copies of the same […]
Y Chromosome Microdeletion
The Y chromosome is passed on to the next generation through the sperm cells, and it carries the genes which control testicular development and sperm production. As each individual sperm cell is formed, the DNA from the chromosome is broken into pieces, duplicated, and put together again, resulting in slight changes and rearrangements. Sometimes, small […]
Klinefelter syndrome (Klinefelter’s)
The genetic material which determines human characteristics, such as eye color, height, etc, is carried in sets of what are known as chromosomes. Normally, humans have 23 pairs of chromosomes, including 1 set of sex chromosomes (which determine sex). In females, the sex chromosomes consist of two X chromosomes, while males have one X and […]
Fructose Test
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 indicated when no sperm is observed in the sample and the total volume of the ejaculate is low. A negative result, an absence of fructose, can signal an obstruction […]
Kallman Syndrome
Kallman Syndrome (KS) is a condition normally marked by small testes together with no spontaneous puberty, as well as problems with the sense of smell. It is estimated to occur in 1 in 8000 males and 1 in 40000 females, and is often passed down from one’s parents. The syndrome occurs when there is not […]
Cftr motation
In the male reproductive system, the vas deferens act as a canal transports the sperm towards the penis during ejaculation. Congenital Bilateral Absence of the Vas Deferens (CBAVD) is a condition where the vas deferens are missing, thereby blocking the sperm from ever reaching the semen. The sperm are produced but unable to reach their […]