Male Fertility
Men are equally as affected by infertility as women. In fact, up to 50% of all infertility cases are linked to the male partner. RSC offers services for men ranging from basic evaluation and testing to state-of-the-art microsurgical techniques that are used in combination with in vitro fertilization (IVF).
Schedule an AppointmentCauses of Male Infertility
Male infertility can play a significant role in a couple’s journey to parenthood. Understanding the possible causes is an important first step in determining the right path forward. Causes of male infertility include:
- Azoospermia (no sperm cells are produced)
- Oligospermia (few sperm cells are produced)
- Abnormal sperm morphology or motility
- Genetic disease
- Chromosomal abnormality
History and physical
An evaluation involves a full medical history and physical. A thorough review of any childhood medical issues, ongoing medical treatments, current medications, as well as sexual functioning can often reveal risk factors for male factor fertility problems.
Semen analysis/male fertility testing
Male testing requires a simple semen analysis, a non-invasive, low-cost test of a semen sample to assess the sperm’s ability to fertilize an egg.
Hormone tests
Hormone testing in men can help detect a hormonal imbalance by measuring the following hormone levels as well as checking for genetic defects:
- Testosterone: a male hormone that is vital for healthy sperm
- Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH): a male and female hormone; in males, FSH helps maintain sperm production
- Luteinizing hormone (LH): a male and female hormone; in males, LH stimulates the production of testosterone
- Prolactin: a male and female hormone; in males, higher prolactin levels can inhibit testosterone production
Additional Services
Evaluation and testing
An evaluation involves a full medical history and testing.
Varicocele repair
Varicocele repair is done to improve the fertility of men who have both a varicocele and impaired sperm. Repair involves a small incision and minimal recovery period.
Vasectomy reversal
After a successful vasectomy reversal, sperm are again present in the semen. Many factors affect reversal success, including time since the vasectomy, female partner age, and physician experience and training.
Vasectomy
We offer minimally invasive vasectomy that disables sperm from leaving the body and causing a pregnancy. A vasectomy is a simple outpatient procedure that involves a minimal recovery period.
