A sperm analysis can be done to check a man's sperm count and the overall health of the sperm.
Symptoms
The main sign of male infertility is the inability to conceive a child. There may be no other obvious signs or symptoms.
In some cases, however, an underlying problem such as an inherited disorder, hormonal imbalance, dilated veins around the testicle or a condition that blocks the passage of sperm causes signs and symptoms. Signs and symptoms you may notice include:
* Problems with sexual function — for example, difficulty with ejaculation or small volumes of fluid ejaculated, reduced sexual desire, or difficulty maintaining an erection (erectile dysfunction)
* Pain, swelling or a lump in the testicle area
* Recurrent respiratory infections
* Inability to smell
* Abnormal breast growth (gynecomastia)
* Decreased facial or body hair or other signs of a chromosomal or hormonal abnormality
* A lower than normal sperm count (fewer than 15 million sperm per milliliter of semen or a total sperm count of less than 39 million per ejaculate)
How do you know if a man is fertile?
