Male Infertility Urologist
A reproductive-urology guide to semen analysis, hormones, varicocele, medications, prior surgery, and when the male partner needs a dedicated workup.
Board-certified urologist focused on male infertility and microsurgery
Infertility is a couple problem, but the male side is often evaluated too late. A male infertility urologist looks for sperm production, sperm transport, hormones, medications, prior testosterone exposure, varicocele, obstruction, ejaculation issues, and health conditions that may change the fertility plan.
Semen analysis is usually an early anchor test, not the whole diagnosis.
Abnormal semen results often need repeat testing and clinical context.
Hormone testing, exam for varicocele, medication review, and prior surgery history can change the next step.
The goal is coordinated care with the partner's fertility team, not delay for delay's sake.
What the male workup should clarify
The visit should clarify how long the couple has been trying, whether pregnancy has occurred before, what semen analysis shows, whether results need repeating, whether hormones or medications are contributing, and whether exam findings suggest varicocele, obstruction, or another issue.
Why IVF does not erase the male side
IVF and ICSI can help many couples, but male evaluation may still identify reversible factors, sperm-retrieval needs, genetic questions, or health conditions that deserve attention. The urologist and fertility center should work from the same timeline.
What men should bring
Bring semen analysis reports, hormone labs, testosterone or supplement history, prior surgery records, infection history, fertility-center notes, medication list, and the couple's timeline. The public site should not collect those details.