Patient's question:
Married for several years, I have never had children. The hospital examination said I suffer 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 identified in the semen analysis, further investigation is required to determine their cause. For example, if no sperm is found 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 performed to understand whether there is a blockage, its severity, and the location. For patients with sexual development abnormalities or a history of multiple miscarriages, chromosomal testing is recommended. Infertility can be treated, but the treatment period is usually long, and relapse is common after treatment. Therefore, active cooperation with the doctor's medication plan is essential during the treatment.