Understanding male infertility
Male infertility refers to a male’s inability to cause a successful pregnancy in a fertile female.
Male infertility can be due to low sperm production, abnormal sperm function or blockages that prevent the delivery of sperm. Illnesses, injuries, chronic health problems, lifestyle choices and other factors can also play a role in causing male infertility.
Male Infertility Factor is the primary cause of infertility in up to 50% of the cases1. It is estimated that this condition affects 90 million men globally1.
Current practice guidelines recommend a “Semen Analysis Test” in patients suspected of Male Infertility Factor due to:
Under the Advanced Semen Analysis Testing, including oxidative stress testing, for idiopathic or unknown cause is particularly indicated in patients with the following etiologies:
1 Agarwal et al. Reproductive Biology and Endocrinology (2015)
2 Allied Market Research Report (2012)
3 Sigman M, Howards SS (1998). Male infertility. In: Walsh PC, Retik AB,Vaughan Jr ED, Wein AJ,editors. Campbell’s Urology (7th ed.) Philadelphia:WB Saunders Company. pp.1287-1320
4 ESHRE/ESGE CONUTA Group/ Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists/ SIGO – AOGOI – AGUI – Section 9 & 16
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