A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body weight, height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin and mucous membranes Physique Inspection and palpation (palpation) of the mammae (mammary glands) [gynecomastia?/enlargement of the mammary gland in men]. Inspection and palpation of the abdomen (abdomen), inguinal … Male Infertility: Examination
Laboratory parameters of the 1st order – obligatory laboratory tests. Small blood count Fasting glucose (fasting blood glucose) – and glucose tolerance test (oGTT) if necessary. Total cholesterol, LDL cholesterol, HDL cholesterol Triglycerides HIV Hormone Diagnostics Basic diagnostics FSH (follicle-stimulating hormone) [obligatory if spermatogenesis (spermatogenesis) is suspected; as serum levels of FSH rise, concentrations of … Male Infertility: Lab Test
Obligatory medical device diagnostics. Spermiogram (sperm cell examination) Scrotal sonography (ultrasound examination of testis and epididymis as well as the supplying vessels etc. to assess or exclude: Testicular size, varicocele (varicose vein hernia)?, intratesticular space requirement / tumor exclusion?) Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics … Male Infertility: Diagnostic Tests
Within the framework of micronutrient medicine (vital substances), the following vital substances (micronutrients) are used for supportive therapy of male infertility. Vitamins A, C, E Trace elements selenium and zinc [6,7] Beta-carotene L-carnitine [8,9] The above micronutrient recommendations (vital substances) were created with the help of medical experts. All statements are supported by scientific studies … Male Infertility: Micronutrient Therapy
