Testing for male infertility

Harley Street Urology offers the full spectrum of testing for male infertility and assessments to exactly diagnose the cause of your fertility problems.

• Semen analysis.
• Medical history to find out whether anything has happened which could have affected your fertility.
• A physical examination to check for genital abnormalities and varicoceles.
• Sperm function tests.
• Vasography – A special X-ray to check for blockages in the vas deferens tubes and ejaculatory ducts.
• Blood tests to check for acute infections that could be damaging sperm.
• Urine tests for chlamydia and tests for other Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) which could affect your fertility.
• Hormonal blood tests, including a test for FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone), as very high levels indicate that sperm production has failed.
• Genetic tests include a blood test called a karyotype, which looks for major chromosomal abnormalities.
• Testicular biopsy – a tiny sample of tissue may be extracted using a needle to find out what's happening to sperm production.

Find out more

▸ Male infertility testing, explanation and causes.
▸ Male infertility treatments.
▸ Please contact us for further information about testing for male infertility or to book an appointment.