Diagnosis of male infertility
Invimed clinics are staffed by andrologists and urologists who will order the appropriate tests and, based on the results, recommend an effective method of treatment. Tests are each time ordered by the doctor on the basis of a detailed medical history and selected so as to detect the cause of infertility. All the tests described below can be performed at Invimed.
Semen examination
The first step in assessing a partner's fertility is to perform a semen test. This is a basic test in the diagnosis of male infertility, which allows the assessment of sperm count, quality and activity according to the World Health Organisation (WHO) standard.
MiOXSYS oxidative stress test
Oxidative stress in semen is the result of lifestyle - excess stress, poor diet and an unhealthy lifestyle. MiOXSYS is the most accurate and currently fastest oxidative stress test available. It is a qualitative electrochemical test that measures sORP, the static oxidation-reduction potential in semen.
MSOME-6600
The MSOME (motile sperm organelle morphology examination) technique allows the structure of a living sperm to be observed at 6000 times magnification. This makes it possible to determine whether the structure of the sperm is normal and which sperm is best.
Testicular biopsy
A test that confirms the presence or absence of spermatogenic cells in the testes. A biopsy is most often ordered for patients who are found to have no sperm in their semen (azoospermia).
A biopsy involves taking a piece of tissue from the testicles of the epididymides for histopathological examination. The biopsy is performed by puncturing the testis with a needle through the skin. The procedure is performed under local or general anaesthesia.
Ultrasound examination, testicular and scrotal ultrasound
The purpose of the scrotal ultrasound examination is to assess the structure and vascularisation of the testes, epididymides and spermatic cord. Through the examination, the presence of pathological changes such as varicocele, cysts and nodules can be detected.
SCD test
Defragmentation of sperm DNA can be one of the main causes of reduced male fertility.
HBA® test
The HBA® test determines the ability of sperm to bind to hyaluronan and thus the percentage of sperm that are capable of fertilising an egg.
Make an appointment for an andrology consultation!
In the case of an andrological consultation at an infertility clinic, it is advisable, firstly, to attend the consultation together with your partner and, secondly, to bring the semen quality test (seminogram or spermiogram) performed earlier. The result of the semen examination and a very detailed medical history already gives a certain picture of the situation, which the specialist will supplement with a physical examination.
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Male urology procedures in Gdynia
Surgical treatment of a frenulum, frenulum lengthening of the foreskin, removal of lesions, puncture and evacuation of a hydrocele of the testis. Each of these procedures can take as little as 30 minutes. Invimed Clinic Gdynia offers surgical treatment as part of one-day urological surgery.