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The Male Fertility Workup Pathway

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The Male Fertility Workup Pathway
The Male Fertility Workup Pathway. Male fertility workup combines reproductive history, semen testing, examination, selective hormones and genetics, and the couple’s shared timeline.
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The Male Fertility Evaluation Pathway. Male fertility evaluation combines reproductive history, semen testing, examination, selective hormones and genetics, and the couple’s shared timeline. Labels: Concurrent evaluation; Reproductive/medical history; One or more semen analyses; Focused examination; Hormonal testing; Genetic testing; Ultrasound/other directed tests; Reproductive-urology evaluation; Treat reversible causes / consider surgery / use assisted reproduction / combine approaches; Exogenous testosterone can suppress sperm production.