When Should You Seek a Male Fertility Evaluation?
A male fertility evaluation may be appropriate when pregnancy has not occurred or when there is a known fertility concern. Evaluation does not mean that infertility is confirmed. It may be considered in situations such as:
- No pregnancy after 12 months of regular unprotected intercourse
- Earlier concerns based on the couple’s age or medical history
- Previous abnormal semen-analysis results
- Erectile or ejaculatory difficulties
- Testicular pain, swelling, injury or previous surgery
- Previous infection affecting reproductive health
- Previous chemotherapy or radiotherapy
- Recurrent pregnancy loss
- Previous unsuccessful fertility treatment