Male Infertility
Male factors contribute to nearly half of all infertility cases - yet they're often the last thing examined.
At Dr. Rama Sofat Hospital, a simple semen analysis is just the beginning. We identify the cause - structural, hormonal, genetic, or lifestyle - and map a clear path forward.
Semen analysis
Fewer than 15 million sperm per millilitre is considered low (oligospermia). It's one of the most common reasons conception is delayed.
Often reversible
Sperm must swim actively to reach the egg. When movement is impaired (asthenozoospermia), even a healthy count may not be enough.
ICSI can help
Sperm with structural defects (teratozoospermia) may struggle to penetrate the egg — even when count and motility look normal.
Surgically correctable
Enlarged veins in the scrotum raise testicular temperature, directly harming sperm production. Found in roughly 30% of men evaluated for infertility — yet often causes no symptoms.
Blood tests
Sperm production is regulated by a hormone chain from the brain to the testes. A disruption at any point can reduce sperm count significantly.
Sperm retrieval possible
Some men produce healthy sperm but face problems with delivery — due to a blockage or nerve-related issue. Sperm can often still be retrieved for IVF or ICSI.
Genetic testing
Certain genetic conditions affect sperm production at its core — often with no outward signs. These are identified through specialised testing when no obvious cause is found.
First step: lifestyle
Daily habits have a measurable impact on sperm health — and many of these causes are reversible with the right guidance.
Advanced semen analysis
When standard tests look normal but pregnancy doesn't happen, the issue may be invisible in a routine semen analysis. Deeper investigation often finds an answer.
Non-invasive and completed in a single visit, a semen analysis gives our specialists the data needed to identify the cause and recommend the right next step - whether that is lifestyle changes, medication, surgery, or assisted conception.
Our male fertility specialists run a thorough evaluation - from basic semen analysis to advanced genetic and hormonal testing - and give you clear answers, not guesswork. Led by Dr. Rama Sofat, Dr. Amit Sofat and Dr. Ruchika Sofat — Dr. Rama Sofat Hospital, Ludhiana.