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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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

Testicular Sperm Aspiration (TESA)

Testicular Sperm Aspiration (TESA), also known as Testicular Fine Need Aspiration (TEFNA) TESA is performed under local anesthesia and is usually the method chosen for

Asthenozoospermia

Asthenopermia, or asthenozoospermia, is the term used when the percentage of mobile sperm is lower than average.  Complete asthenozoospermia, meaning that all sperm cells in

Physical Examination

Part of determining the factors that contribute to male infertility is to conduct a thorough general physical examination which includes 1) palpating on the testicles

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