Male Infertility Evaluation and Management in Bangalore

The problem of Infertility continues to challenge couples globally. The fact that sexually active couples are not able to conceive even after a year of normal sexual intercourse becomes a cause of embarrassment not just to them but even to their families who would love to see the family expand. While female infertility was always seen as a prime reason behind this problem, today even male infertility is seen as an equal contributor.

As per seasoned doctors working with AndroNeo, rated as the best Male Fertility care centre in Bangalore, the prevalence of Infertility however varies between different countries. Research has indicated that underdeveloped countries have seen a higher percentage of infertility when compared to developed countries. The major reason for this is seen as a lack of proper facilities to diagnose infertility early.

The impact of infertility on couples failing to conceive can be extremely stressful as they become a topic of discussion in society which in itself is very challenging to handle. An early evaluation and quick action will be extremely helpful.

Evaluation of Male Infertility

According to the best Male Fertility experts in Bangalore associated with AndroNeo @ NU Hospitals, male infertility evaluation should be conducted if there is a delay in pregnancy even after a year of sustained effort. There are several parameters based on which the evaluation needs to be conducted.

· Semen Analysis 

Semen Analysis is a critical test to diagnose male infertility. You can masturbate and provide a sample of your semen at the hospital in a specialized container. The embryologist/ lab technician will evaluate the sperm sample for its number, shape and movement. 

· Physical Examination

thorough physical examination including your external genitalia is conducted before your doctor requests certain details with respect to your medical history and sexual life.  If you have had any type of surgery in the past then let your fertility specialist know about it without fail.

In addition to the above, depending on your prevailing health condition and specific data required, your doctor might recommend certain additional tests for evaluation that might include:

· Fertility hormone profile in blood

· Ultrasound scan

· Genetic blood tests

Managing Infertility

Treating Male Infertility depends much on the symptoms you present during evaluation as well as study reports received from the tests undertaken by your female partner.

Treatments for male infertility include:

· Treating infections. 

Your fertility specialist might prescribe some medications to treat infections that he may see as a cause of Male infertility.

· Treating issues with sexual intercourse. 

Medication or counselling can help enhance fertility in conditions such as erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation.

· Hormone treatments and medications. 

Your doctor might recommend hormone replacement or medications in cases where infertility is caused by high or low levels of certain hormones or problems with the way the body uses hormones.

· Surgery. 

Surgery is an option considered in case sperms need to be retrieved through sperm retrieval techniques, especially when there is a shortage in sperm quantity or absolutely no sperm present at all during ejaculation. Microscopic Varicocele surgery may improve sperm quality.

· Assisted reproductive technology (ART). ART treatments are gaining good prominence as a positive source of treatment for male infertility. Treatments like IVF or intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI) have brought back smiles to millions of couples who wanted to have a family.

Wrapping up

The problem of Infertility is equally to do with emotions as much as physical stress and strain. Male Infertility if addressed with a sequential and positive approach can solve the bottleneck experienced by couples. AndroNeo at NU Hospitals in Bangalore has been a game-changer for many successful couples. Meet us to know more.