March 24, 2010
What is involved in a fertility test?
My wife and I are trying to have a baby. We are seeking the help of a fertility specialist and they want to test me first(husband). What is involved when you are testing a man for fertility?
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My fiance just went through this.
He got a blood test done to check his hormone levels (i.e. testosterone).
He also got a Sperm Count done.
This involved him going to a fertility clinic and giving them a sample of his sperm (weird I know!). They tested it and then he got the results i.e. sperm count and sperm motility.
My fiance found out that he has very high sperm count and motility which is great news…but I found out that I have PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome which is bad!).
It’s great that you’re getting both of you tested…then at least you know what you’re dealing with.
It’s a stressful time and often the person with the problem feels really bad so make sure you look after one another and I’m sending you the very best of wishes.
Semen Analysis
Usually a sperm analysis (check sperm count, mobility and structure of the sperm) and usually they will do chromosome testing. Sometimes they will check your hormones but usually not unless they think you might be high or low on a hormone, this might include thyroid and glucose testing since they effect fertility.
For the sperm analysis, you give a sperm sample.
The other test are blood test. They usually do the man first because if there the sperm count or mobility is low, you’ll need to do IVF or at least IUI’s. If the sperm are abnormally shaped, you will have to do IVF with a procedure that takes one of your healthy sperms and places it into the egg.
They will check your wife’s hormone levels and also for chromosome testing. They may also check her glucose, thyroid and for antibodies that can prevent pregnancy.
If everything comes back normal, they may want to test your sperm in her cm (to make sure her cm is not hostile to your sperm) and/or order an HSG to make sure her tubes are open.
Even if your wife has been pregnant in the past or you had a child in the past, problems can arise over time.
Well I am just about being finished with the testing part. When my husband went to find out if he is ok or not the only thing he had to was a Semen analysis test. The results will take from 3 to 5 days.
Let me know if you have any other questions.
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