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 affect fertility. The doctor might also ask about sexual habits and about sexual development during puberty. If the initial inquiry identifies potential causes for the diagnoses, the doctor will ask for documents related to those treatments or conditions.

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Hormonal Levels

In order for sperm to be produced normally, the male hormone cycle must be functioning normally. When a male is being assessed for potential infertility,

ICSI Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection (ICSI) is a method of artificial insemination very similar to IVF.  For ICSI, sperm and eggs are collected from both partners and

Scraping Frozen Sperm

Partial thawing of a vial of cryopreserved sperm (or shaving) is sometimes applied as a measure to preserve sperm for further use, particularly in cases

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

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