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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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,

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

Anti-sperm Antibodies

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

Sperm Retrieval Methods

Obstructive azoospermia (OA) occurs when something blocks the mature sperm’s ability to reach the ejaculate.  Instead, they remain “stuck” in the testis.  Several surgical techniques

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