Medical History

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, sexual habits, and how long the couple has been trying to achieve a pregnancy.  They will also ask for a detailed sexual history, in order to determine that the patient understands about optimal intercourse timing, and that no sperm-toxic lubricants or drugs are used. Any previous infections, sexually transmitted diseases, and childhood illnesses should be disclosed, as they may be relevant to the diagnosis.  

 

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Radiation Therapy & Infertility

Radiation therapy, another form of cancer treatment, uses high levels of energy to radiate and kill the cancer cells. It works by destroying genetic material,

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

Lifestyle Factors

There are many different lifestyle factors that have been shown to play a role in a man’s semen quality.    Smoking Cigarettes  Smoking, a known

Age & Male Infertility

While a woman is born with all the eggs she will ever have, thus placing a ‘time-limit’ on her fertility potential, a man’s fertility is

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