Patient's question:
I got married to my wife, and we've never had children. Last month, under my mother-in-law's urging, I went to the hospital for a check-up. The results showed that the issue was with me—I have male infertility. I'm really frustrated, and I also feel very self-conscious. Could you please tell me what procedures are involved in male infertility testing?Doctor's answer:
The detailed examination for male infertility mainly includes:1. Speculation on chromosomal factors: This is an important examination in the assessment of male infertility. When sperm motility is low, the quantity is insufficient, or sperm are heavily deformed or completely absent, it is necessary to consider potential chromosomal issues.
2. Examination of gonadotropins: The measurement of gonadotropins holds significant value in assessing the functional status of the hypothalamic-pituitary-gonadal axis in males. By detecting the levels of follicle-stimulating hormone, one can understand the degree of testicular development or the extent of damage it has suffered.