Male Fertility: Causes, Key Tests, and Why You Should Evaluate It at a Fertility Clinic in Mérida

Male fertility accounts for 40–50% of infertility cases.
For this reason, evaluating the male partner is essential, not optional, when a couple is trying to conceive.

In our fertility clinic in Mérida, we offer semen analysis, sperm DNA fragmentation testing, and a private, fully equipped collection area, ensuring accurate evaluation and a comfortable experience.

What Determines Male Fertility?

Male fertility depends on:

  • Sperm count

  • Motility

  • Morphology

  • Sperm DNA integrity

  • Hormonal balance

  • Testicular health

  • Genetics and lifestyle

 

Most Common Causes of Male Infertility

  • Varicocele

  • Sperm DNA fragmentation

  • Semen abnormalities

  • Hormonal imbalances

  • Infections

  • Lifestyle factors

  • Genetic causes

 

Key Male Fertility Tests (Available at Our Clinic)

1. Semen Analysis — Performed in Our Clinic

We provide complete semen evaluation, including:

  • Concentration

  • Motility

  • Morphology

  • Vitality

  • Volume and pH

Collected in our private on-site room for comfort and accuracy.

 

2. Sperm DNA Fragmentation — Performed in Our Clinic

Indicated in:

  • Recurrent pregnancy loss

  • Recurrent implantation failure

  • Low semen quality

  • Varicocele

  • Unexplained male infertility

Performed directly in our reproductive laboratory.

 

3. Testicular Ultrasound

To evaluate varicocele or anatomical alterations.

 

4. Male Hormonal Panel

FSH, LH, testosterone, prolactin.

 

When Should a Man Check His Fertility?

  • After 6–12 months trying to conceive

  • If the partner is over 35

  • Testicular surgery history

  • Chronic pain or swelling

  • History of mumps

  • Before vasectomy

  • Before chemo or radiation

  • For preventive fertility assessment

 

Benefits of Evaluating Male Fertility in a Specialized Clinic

  • Precise and professional laboratory results

  • Private collection room

  • In-house reproductive laboratory

  • Immediate integration with fertility treatment

  • Expertise in male and female reproductive health

Male fertility matters — and it can be evaluated and improved.
Getting your semen analysis and sperm DNA fragmentation in a fertility clinic in Mérida ensures accurate diagnosis and a clear plan to achieve pregnancy.

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