Understanding Male Infertility
Male infertility contributes to approximately 40–50% of all infertility cases. It is defined as the inability of a man to cause pregnancy in a fertile female partner after one year of regular unprotected intercourse. Dr. Pragnesh Desai offers comprehensive evaluation and advanced treatment at Yatharth Super Specialty Hospital, Noida Extension.
Common Causes of Male Infertility
Diagnostic Evaluation
Semen Analysis
Count, motility, morphology, and DNA fragmentation index.
Hormonal Blood Tests
FSH, LH, testosterone, prolactin levels.
Scrotal Ultrasound
To detect varicocele, testicular abnormalities, or obstructions.
Genetic Testing
Karyotype, Y-chromosome microdeletion for azoospermia cases.
Treatment Options
Microsurgical Varicocelectomy
Gold standard treatment for varicocele. Significantly improves sperm parameters and natural conception.
PESA / TESA
Sperm retrieval from epididymis or testis for use in IVF/ICSI in obstructive azoospermia.
Hormonal Therapy
Hormonal correction for hypogonadism and other hormonal causes of infertility.
Micro-TESE
Microscopic sperm retrieval from testicular tissue for non-obstructive azoospermia.