Fertility tests for men

Yes, there are usually steps to take prior to a semen analysis to help ensure that the result is accurate. These measures include regular ejaculation, followed by a period of abstinence in the days leading up to the test. Our team will explain these instructions clearly before your test.

A sperm analysis looks at the quantity and quality of a semen sample. It checks factors such as semen volume, sperm count, sperm movement and sperm shape.

Yes. You can have fertility testing without starting treatment. Many men choose testing to better understand their fertility health and future options. Your results can help you plan ahead and make informed decisions.

ICSI is a laboratory technique used during fertility treatment where a single sperm is injected directly into an egg. It can be helpful in some cases of male factor infertility, because it requires far fewer sperm than IVF.

An unexpected semen analysis result can feel worrying, but it can also provide useful direction. It helps us understand what may be affecting fertility and whether further testing, lifestyle changes, or treatment options may be helpful.

In some cases, sperm health may improve through lifestyle and dietary changes. Reducing smoking, binge drinking, steroid use and heat exposure may help support sperm quality. Your test results can help guide the most appropriate advice.

Yes. Male fertility is just as important as female fertility. Fertility challenges can involve male factors, female factors, both partners, or sometimes no clear cause. Testing both partners helps give a more complete picture.

A semen analysis provides information on sperm count, motility, and morphology. These results help us understand whether sperm factors may be affecting conception and whether further testing may be helpful.

The main fertility test for men is a semen analysis. This test checks sperm count, motility and morphology, which means how many sperm are present, how well they move, and what they look like.

The most common way to collect a sperm sample is for a person to masturbate and ejaculate into a sterile cup. The doctor provides a private room for you to do this. In some cases, a person can collect the semen sample at home. A doctor may recommend that the person ejaculates into a collection cup while at home. When collecting a sample at home, you must remember to keep it at room temperature and bring it to the clinic shortly after collection.