Patient's question:
Got married for several years, but never had children. I went to the hospital for a check-up and was told it was male infertility. What are the detailed examination items for male infertility?Doctor's answer:
Mainly, the following aspects are involved:1. Routine Semen Analysis
This is the most basic and important clinical diagnostic indicator for assessing male fertility. The parameters of semen are what physicians need to understand first. What patients need to pay attention to are:
- Abstain from sexual activity for 3–5 days before the test;
- Preferably collect the sample through sexual intercourse;
- Ensure the entire semen sample is obtained;
- Repeat the test 1–2 times within 2 weeks.
2. Semen Plasma Analysis
Analyzing the chemical composition of semen plasma helps in understanding the function of the epididymis, prostate, and seminal vesicles. Patients with conditions such as low semen volume, azoospermia, oligospermia, unexplained increased sperm motility, congenital defects of accessory glands, or diseases of accessory glands may undergo semen plasma analysis. Common parameters include fructose, carnitine, and acid phosphatase.