Healthy fertility habits

Male factor infertility has been shown to be a component of the total couple’s infertility in 50% of all cases. Therefore, improvement of the male infertility may actually be what is needed to achieve pregnancy in a large number of cases and should not be overlooked. Warning signs Simple tips In most cases, there are […]

Semen analysis

Semen analysis is the cornerstone of male fertility assessment. It is a simple test that allows the assessment of a man’s sperm for its fertility potential through measurement of specific parametres and is often a prerequisite for any individual or couple seeking ART services. Sample collection Test results Results interpretation The technical process of conducting […]

Sperm culture

Sperm or semen culture is a complimentary test to semen analysis that helps determine whether there is an active infection present in the semen at the time of sample collection. Infections are known to affect sperm quality, therefore sperm culture provides valuable clinical information that will assist the fertility specialist in designing and implementing an […]

Hormone testing

This is a series of peripheral blood tests aimed at assessing the male reproductive potential. Several hormones produced by the body play a significant role in sperm production (spermatogenesis) or in the production of other hormones and substances which in turn affect or regulate sperm production. Tested hormones Testosterone (T) Testosterone is the primary sex […]

Basic sperm preparation

Sperm collection is the necessary first step in almost all ART treatments. Even if sperm parameters of the sample are found to be suboptimal, there are specialized laboratory techniques that are routinely applied in order for the sample to both be usable in ART procedures and to help improving its quality, via ensuring optimal condition […]