Patient's question:
Married for several years, but has never had children. The hospital examination said that he suffered from male infertility. What is male infertility? What are the causes of male infertility?Doctor's answer:
Male infertility is mostly caused by poor semen quality, so a semen analysis is a necessary and thorough examination for every patient. For issues found in the semen analysis, some require further investigation to determine their cause. For example, if there are no sperm in the semen, blood hormone tests or a testicular biopsy may be needed to assess the testicular sperm production function. For patients suspected of having blocked vas deferens, a vasography is required to understand whether there is a blockage, its extent, and its location. For patients with sexual development abnormalities or a history of multiple miscarriages, a chromosome test may be necessary. Infertility can be treated, but the treatment usually takes a long time and is prone to relapse after treatment. Therefore, it is crucial to actively cooperate with the doctor's medication plan during the treatment.