Male infertility is a common cause of the problem in conceiving among couples. Many factors can cause male infertility, and a proper clinical examination and semen analysis can detect it.
You must consult a doctor if you have been struggling to get pregnant. While women can consult a gynaecologist, men need to consult a urologist to check their sperm count.

Dr Subramanyam Kolanukuduru at Apollo Hospitals Jubilee Hills is one of the most reputed names in Urology. He suggests various diagnoses and treatment procedures while explaining the common causes of male infertility.

Even with a low sperm count, it is possible to conceive with proper treatment and follow-up care. Dr Subramanyam Kolanukuduru has 27 years of experience in this field, with a long-standing relationship with Apollo 24|7. You can visit him in person or book an online consultation at Apollo 24|7. Watch his introduction at 00:16.

Quick fact check

Q1: How is male infertility tested?
A1: Usually, a semen analysis is one of the most common methods of testing infertility in men. Besides that, a clinical examination is also useful, like checking the testicle size.
Other abnormalities, like dilated or distended veins, are also checked in infertile patients. However, a semen analysis remains one of the basic tests for males with low sperm count. This test helps examine various parameters in the sperm.
These procedures are performed by some of the best urologists in Hyderabad at Apollo Hospital to help couples conceive. The procedures are simple and comprehensive testing is done to provide proper treatment.
Q2: What is testicular atrophy?
A2: Men with testicular atrophy usually have shrunk testicles that do not produce sufficient sperm. According to Dr Subramanyam Kolanukuduru, this is one of the critical factors affecting male infertility.
Q3: What are the factors affecting male infertility?
A3: Many factors can affect male infertility, according to Dr. Subramanyam Kolanukuduru. Some of the common factors are atrophic testes, undescended testicles and testicular varicocele. These require proper diagnosis by a reputed urologist in Hyderabad that Apollo 24|7 provides.
Q4: What are undescended testicles?
A4: It is also seen that some patients have undescended testicles, which can happen during birth. Usually, the testicles must be in the scrotum under the penis, hanging outside the body. However, this is not the case for patients with undescended testicles, which can cause a low sperm count.
This is because the temperature in the abdomen is one-degree centigrade more than that of the scrotum, making it a hostile place for the sperm to develop.
During pregnancy, the testicles of the unborn child remain within the abdomen. But after birth, the testicles develop and come outside and into the scrotum sack. This can also contribute to male infertility, according to Dr. Subramanyam Kolanukuduru.
Q5: Is there any special preparation required for the semen test?
A5: Patients must abstain from ejaculating for at least three days before collecting the semen sample. The sample must also be sent to the lab for testing within 15-20 minutes of collection.
Once sent to the lab, various parameters of the semen are tested, such as volume, number of sperms, etc. The average count required for pregnancy is between 12 to 20 million sperm per one ml of semen.
Q6: What is tested in a semen analysis test?
A6: Various semen parameters must be tested to diagnose the cause of male infertility. Dr Subramanyam Kolanukuduru recommends a thorough semen analysis that tests the semen volume and sperm count.
Another parameter that is tested is the quality of sperm. This is done to check the motility of the sperm. Usually, sperms can be actively motile, sluggishly motile, or non-motile. Ideally, there should be at least 35% progressive motility in the sperms. The sperm morphology and the number of live sperm are also tested in the semen sample.


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