Prior Surgeries and Medications

Certain urological surgeries may reduce the number of sperm, or prevent having sperm in your ejaculate completely. These surgeries include vasectomy, scrotal or testicular surgeries, prostate surgeries, and large abdominal surgeries performed for testicular and rectal cancers, among others. The same result can come from certain medications – Testosterone replacement therapy, long-term anabolic steroid use, some ulcer drugs, some arthritis drugs and certain other medications can impair sperm production and decrease male fertility. In some cases, surgery, radiation or chemotherapy to treat tumors can also affect male fertility. 

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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

Oligoasthenoteratozoospermia

Oligoasthenoteratozoospermia (OAT) is a common cause of male subfertility.  It is a condition which includes oligozoospermia, asthenozoospermia, and teratozoospermia.  In other words, the patient’s diagnosis

Vasectomy

The vas deferens are small tubes that carry sperm to the urethra, to be ejaculated.  During a vasectomy, these tubes either are either cut or

Ultrasound

Ultrasound technology is an important part of the diagnostic process when evaluating the cause of male infertility.  Ultrasounds is a risk-free test that uses sound

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