Patient's question:
I would like to ask, when going to the hospital to check for fertility, what tests are needed?Also, I have been dating my boyfriend for over a year, and we have been using the withdrawal method. We haven't gotten pregnant yet, and I'm wondering if this method will still be harmful in the future? (Because I can't take medication and don't like using condoms), I heard that an IUD can be used, but I don't want to use it now. I would also like to ask if there are better methods available? Thank you!
Doctor's answer:
First, a physical examination needs to be conducted, which includes a full-body check as well as a genital examination. Laboratory tests are also required. In addition to mandatory semen analysis, other tests should be selected based on the patient's specific condition. These include semen analysis, heterologous artificial insemination experiments, prostatic fluid examination, endocrine tests, Doppler ultrasound, X-ray examination, immunological tests, testicular biopsy, and karyotype analysis. Among these, semen analysis is the most important test for male infertility.