Male Infertility- Sperm testing

 I want to talk about male infertility.  I think there needs to be more attention to male factor infertility. Many men are uncomfortable speaking about it and even more so getting  their sperm tested.  It is something they need to know about right from the start of treatment or even as you are considering fertility treatment.
According to the ASRM, male infertility accounts for approximately 40% percent of infertility diagnoses.  This is very significant and means  in cases where there is no clear reason for infertilty and female factor is not evident initially, the male partner must have his sperm tested. Many centers require sperm testing in their routine A semen analysis mus be performed and sometimes this needs to be done multiple times to get an accurate picture. Semen analysis will determine motility ( are they moving in a forward direction) and morphology( are they shaped normally)  Concentration of sperm will also be tested. This test will reveal how much sperm is in a ml of semen.
Additional advance testing include the Sperm Penetration Assay test which can help determine if the sperm can penetrate the egg. and Sperm Antibody test.  Antibodies found on the sperm can interfere with fertilization.

There are many treatments availalbe for male infertility .   Look for my next post .

If you are considering egg donation or gestational surrogacy, please join  New England  Fertility for their annual free seminar on " Building Families through Egg Donation and Gestational Surrogacy".  Dr. Gad Lavy medical director of New  England Fertility and Melissa Brisman Esq.  founder of Reproductive Possibilities, will be presenting the medical and legal aspects of third party family building. You will also hear from parents through egg donation and surrogacy as well as an anonymous egg donor and gestational surrogate.  

April 3rd

5:30pm- Cocktail Reception

6pm- Presentation

Crowne Plaza Hotel

66 Hale Ave.

White Plains, NY

For more information and to reserve a spot

Email Marion Welch at 

mwelch@nefertility.com

As you know surrogacy is illegal in many countries.  New England Fertility has worked with families form all over the world to build their family through surrogacy.  Dr. Lavy will be traveling to  Ireland and London to speak with  couples about the process for surrogacy the week of March 14th. To schedule a consult and for more information contact Marion Welch at mwelch@nefertility.com