Who is at risk for male infertility? You may be mo...

Who is at risk for male infertility? You may be more likely to have male infertility if you have had: Past inflammation of the prostate or past genital infections Injury to or twisting (torsion) of the testicles Early or late puberty Exposure of the genitals to high temperatures Hernia repair Undescended testicles You may also be at risk if you take certain prescription medicines. These include medicines for ulcers, psoriasis, depression, and high blood pressure. What are the symptoms of male infertility? You may have male infertility if your female partner has not become pregnant after you have tried for 1 year. This means 1 year of regular sex without any birth control. Your healthcare provider will test both you and your partner to find the cause of infertility. How is male infertility diagnosed? Your healthcare provider will review your health history and do a physical exam. Other tests for male infertility may include: Sperm count (semen analysis). At least 2 semen samples are taken on separate days. Your provider will check the semen and sperm for many things. These include how much semen you make, how uniform it is, and how acidic it is. He or she will also look at how many sperm you make, how well they move, and what shape they are. Blood tests. Your provider may use blood tests to check hormone levels and rule out other problems. Other tests. Your provider does these tests to find the cause of sperm defects or health problems of the male reproductive system. For instance, imaging tests like an ultrasound may be used to look at your testicles, blood vessels, and structures inside the scrotum. Testicular biopsy. If semen analysis shows that you have only a few sperm or no sperm, your provider may remove a small piece of tissue (biopsy) from each testicle. The sample will be checked under a microscope. How is male infertility treated? Treatment depends on what is causing your infertility. Fertility help This treatment involves helping your partner get pregnant. This may be through: Artificial insemination. This method puts many healthy sperm at the entrance of the cervix or right into the partner's uterus. The sperm can then make their way to the fallopian tubes. IVF, GIFT, and other techniques. In vitro fertilization (IVF) and gamete intra-fallopian transfer (GIFT) work like artificial insemination. Your provider collects your sperm. Then he or she mixes your partner’s eggs with a lot of high-quality sperm. He or she may mix the eggs and sperm in the lab or in your partner’s fallopian tube. Intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI). Your provider injects a single sperm into an egg. Fertilization then takes place under a microscope. Your provider puts the fertilized egg in your partner’s uterus. Fertility Care Centre , Maternal and Child health care centre, Advanced Fertility Care Centre , Low Cost IVF & amp; ICSI Centre , Normal Vaginal Delivery Rs.35000/-(including medicines) , LSCS Rs.50000/- (including medicines)Asahwini Hospital Moondrumavadi K.Pudur Madurai -07