Fertility is a shared process, and the study of the male factor is an essential part of reproductive diagnosis. In fact, approximately 40 to 50% of infertility cases have some component related to the male partner.
For this reason, a comprehensive fertility assessment must also include the male study, as identifying possible alterations can help guide treatment and optimise the chances of pregnancy.
Urology and andrology are the specialities responsible for evaluating male reproductive health, analysing aspects related to semen quality, hormonal alterations or conditions affecting the reproductive system.
At Viamed Fertility Institute, we work in coordination with male fertility specialists to offer a multidisciplinary, individualised approach adapted to each case.
Andrology is the medical branch specialising in male reproductive health and forms part of the field of urology.
During the male fertility study, the specialist evaluates different factors that may influence a man’s reproductive capacity.
These include:
Although infertility has traditionally been associated more frequently with women, we now know that the male factor has a very significant role.
For this reason, the study of the male partner should be carried out from the earliest stages of reproductive assessment.
An appropriate evaluation allows us to:
A semen analysis is usually one of the first tests performed in the study of male fertility.
This analysis evaluates different parameters related to semen and sperm cells, including:
Alterations in any of these parameters do not necessarily imply infertility, but they may require a more detailed assessment by the andrology specialist.
Depending on the results, the study may be broadened with other diagnostic tests.
Azoospermia is a situation in which no sperm cells are detected in the semen.
When this occurs, the specialist may broaden the study to determine the cause and assess the possible options available.
In certain cases, a testicular biopsy may be indicated. This is a procedure in which a small sample of testicular tissue is obtained to check for the presence of sperm cells.
When viable sperm cells are identified, they can later be used in assisted reproduction treatments such as in vitro fertilisation.
These procedures are performed by specialists in urology.
Male fertility is an essential part of any complete reproductive study.
For this reason, at Viamed Fertility Institute we work in coordination between specialists in assisted reproduction, andrology, endocrinology and other medical areas in order to offer a global assessment.
This multidisciplinary model makes it possible to identify male factors, broaden the study when necessary and design strategies adapted to each clinical situation.
Approximately 40 to 50% of cases have an associated male factor.
Andrology assesses male reproductive health, including semen quality, hormonal alterations and conditions affecting the reproductive system.
It is the absence of sperm cells in semen and requires specific assessment to determine its cause and possible treatment options.
It is a procedure in which testicular tissue is obtained to study the presence of sperm cells and assess their possible use in assisted reproduction.
In some cases, it may be related to semen alterations and require assessment by specialists in urology and andrology.
