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Screening bloods

In some cases where significant abnormalities are found in the semen analysis it may be necessary to further evaluate the male partner with the following tests :

  • FSH, LH & Prolactin
  • Testosterone

Genetic Testing

In addition to the Cystic Fibrosis Gene test you may be asked to undertake the following blood tests for genetic testing while in treatment:

Y-Chromosome Microdeletion (YCM)

YCM is known to be present in a significant number of men with reduced fertility. YCM is diagnosed by extracting DNA from leukocytes in a man's blood sample. Diagnostic techniques can discover certain types of deletions and mutations on a chromosome and give therefore a picture of possible genetic causes of infertility.

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