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Seeking Help at Male Fertility Clinic

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Out of the estimated 15% of infertility in couples, 5% of that could be attributed to the female, 5% to the infertility in the male while the remaining 5% could be attributed to both.

It could be deduced then that half of the time, the inability of the couple to give birth to a child is caused by the infertility of the male, or the weakness in the sperm cells of the husband.

Normally, the wife gets pregnant after about a year of regular unprotected sex. If this is not happening, either or both of the couple could be infertile and has to approach a fertility clinic.

Male fertility clinics are staffed with a team of well-trained technicians, laboratory personnel, nurses and fellowship trained physicians in male urology where cutting edge knowledge in basic science, clinical practices and research keeps the personnel up to date in fertility issues.

What will a doctor want to find out in a male fertility clinic?

First you will have to undergo a physical examination. The genital area will be examined for abnormalities and manifestations of trauma and other disorders.

After that you will be asked a sample of your semen. The semen will be analyzed. A second sampling will be required and if the results show signs of infertility, a third sampling will be asked for confirmation and deeper evaluation.

The analysis will include looking at the following issues:

The volume of the ejaculate
Normally a volume will have a range of 2 to 6 milliliters. Having less than one milliliter of ejaculate may be due to a problem with a seminal vesicle function. A very high volume on the other hand may dilute the sperm cells present and could cause for a low sperm concentration that will also result to decreased chances of pregnancies. The sperm count must have at least 20 million sperm cells per milliliter. Any figure lower than that already compromises fertility.

Semen viscosity
While the semen may have a high viscosity during ejaculation, it has to start liquefying in about 30 minutes. Liquefaction of the seminal fluid will allow the sperm cells better movement (motility). If the semen does not liquefy, it would suggest an infection in either the prostate or the seminal vesicles.

Semen pH
The pH is the level of alkaline content in the semen. The ideal pH should be around 7 to 8. The pH level of the semen protects the life of the sperm cells from the acidity of the fluids in the vaginal canal. When the pH of the semen is acidic, that will suggest that there are problems with the function of the seminal vesicle.

Presence of fructose
Sugar provides the energy for the motility of the sperm. The lack of fructose in the seminal fluid could be indicative of blockages in the male�s ejaculatory or reproductive duct.

Presence or absence of pus cells.
Abnormally high presence of pus cells in the seminal fluid is indicative of infection. Seminal infections will affect the effectivity of the sperm.

Sperm motility
The motility of the sperm is one of the most crucial factors that affect infertility. High sperm motility is indicative of the total health of the sperm. Low motility, even when there is a high sperm count in each ejaculate could result into low sperm potency.

Sperm form or morphology
The size and shape of the spermatozoon will be analyzed. The ideal shape of the sperm should be a regular oval shaped head with a long straight tail. The norm is that at least 15% of regularly shaped spermatozoon has to be present in an ejaculate.

When the results are already given to you. There normally will be recommendations regarding procedures and steps to be undertaken. Whatever the result may be, do not settle for vague answers like high sperm count, low motility etc. The information may serve the doctors and technicians well but not you. Ask for specifics. Remember that you are the person involved and that you are paying for it.