Could it be infertility?

If a couple has failed to achieve pregnancy after a year of unprotected intercourse, both the man and woman should be evaluated. While female infertility may be hinted at by irregular periods, male infertility is not shown up by any specific symptom. Hormonal imbalances may sometimes be suspected if the man has abnormal hair growth, low libido or other signs of sexual dysfunction. But more often than not, male infertility is diagnosed after a sperm test that has been ordered when the couple are having problems conceiving.

How is male infertility diagnosed?

The diagnostic process starts with a physical examination at which the doctor will also take a full medical history. The physical exam is often an uncomfortable experience as the doctor examines the penis, scrotum, testicles, anus and rectum. An orchidometer is used to measure testicular volume, which is closely associated with sperm and hormone levels.

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