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Can Hypergonadism Cause Infertility In Men?
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Diagnosis
In any fertility work-up, both male and female partners are tested if pregnancy fails to occur after a year of regular unprotected sexual intercourse. It should be done earlier if a woman is over age 35 or if either partner has known risk factors for infertility. A work-up can not only uncover the causes of infertility but also detect other potentially serious medical problems, including genetic mutations, cancer, or diabetes.
Fertility History
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Causes of Male InfertilityMore than 90% of male infertility cases are due to low sperm counts, poor sperm quality, or both. The remaining cases of... Read more »
Infertility in Men: Introduction
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Infertility in Men: Sperm Abnormalities
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