CORM Can Provide a Semen Analysis to Check for Male Infertility Issues
[Posted on January 23]
Couples experiencing infertility problems may have a number of concerns. You may wonder which of you is affected by fertility issues. Male fertility is very often the cause of an inability to conceive. A semen analysis will tell you whether or not this is the case in your situation. Semen analysis tests look for a number of things such as the count of sperm that is being produced. It will also check for the motility of the sperm or its ability to swim. Total semen volume is important for fertility and this is checked as well.
This is the most important male fertility test as it shows doctors exactly how well the sperm performs. If you are having problems conceiving and you feel that this could be the problem, the Center of Reproductive Medicine in Houston can do a semen analysis and check to see if this issue is affecting your ability to become pregnant. This analysis is done at one of our fertility centers. Once the semen is collected, it will be checked for volume as well as other indicators. Volume is important for conception. A low semen count or low volume could indicate blocked ducts or problems with the prostate gland.
A low sperm count could cause issues with fertility as well. If it is found that semen production is the problem with your fertility, there are a number of treatments that could help to alleviate the problem. CORM will answer any questions that you may have about poor semen production. We understand that many men acquaint their ability to reproduce with their masculinity. Low semen count can trigger many emotional responses including denial and depression. Our fertility specialists will work with you to ensure that you have answers to your questions and we will ensure that you receive information on the various treatment options that are available through our fertility clinics.
Low or poor semen production does not in itself mean that you cannot conceive. There are a number of treatment options available today and the specialists at CORM will explain these options to you, ensuring that you have all of the information that you need to make an informed decision about the right path for you to take. Feel free to read more by browsing our website or contact us directly at the Center for Reproductive Medicine today.
Fertility Clinics Can Be Highly Effective For Those Trying to Conceive
[Posted on Jan 30]
Fertility clinics are medical clinics that assist people who want to have children but because of medical issues are incapable of conceiving on their own. An accredited clinic will apply several tests for the diagnosis and possible treatment to help achieve conception and pregnancy. The over all health and age of the prospective parents plays a considerable role in determining candidates for assisted fertility. Good health is an essential factor. The physicians and staff will examine and investigate, then isolate the specific cause of the fertility problem.
Fertility centers are staffed with well-trained and highly skilled “reproductive medicine” doctors and support personnel. The ideal clinic will boast a high level of success in helping couples with conception. It will communicate effectively and be forthcoming with all appropriate information. It will offer many options for reasonably priced and minimally invasive fertility treatments. Statististical information is available revealing a clinic’s success rate in reproductive services and it merits the research when determining a clinic to visit. Physician and staff credentials are available and should also be a factor in establishing clinic choice. The tests and treatments can run from inexpensive to costly and as a rule clinics will offer competitive treatment pricing and some type of payment plans or financing.
Reproductive physicians at fertility clinics will consider both men and women when testing for fertility difficulties. Collected data has revealed that fertility problems occur some thirty-five percent of the time in males. Semen analysis is a customary diagnostic first step to determine if the fertility problems a couple may be experiencing might reside with the quality of semen. Women are likely to go through a host of tests to establish the basis of an underlying problem. When the physicians have determined the condition, and if it is treatable, they will then discuss the range of treatment options available for the particular condition.
Treatments are many and varied and may include surgical procedures, or the use of an egg or sperm donor. In vitro fertilization is common and perhaps the most publicized of the assisted reproductive methods used by fertility clinics. The doctors and staff on hand at CORM will aid couples in deciding what treatment solution would best serve their situation. Please call us for a consultation or with any questions you may have.
