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Overcome Infertility 51 --What is Testicle Biopsy?

As we mentioned in previous articles, infertility is defined as inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse or can not carry the pregnancy to term. It effects over 5 millions couple alone in the U. S. and many times more in the world. Because of unawareness of treatments, only 10% seeks help from professional specialist. In this article, we will discuss what is male infertility testicle biopsy ??


I. Definition
A small sample is taken and tested for the ability of sperm producing cell to produce normal cells. This test is necessary if the infertility male is found to have no sperm in semen, abnormal sex levels of hormone and abnormal sperm with unknown causes.

II. Procedure
After the skin over the testicle is cleaned and a local anaesthesia is given to numb the area, a small surgical cut to remove a small piece of the testicle tissue. Testicle biopsy is usually done in your doctor office.

III. Analysis
The purpose of this test is to find the causes of an infertile male or any physical problem may interfere with normal sperm production.
1. Tubal blockage
There may be a blockage of the tube through which the sperm travel from the testes to the urethra.

2. Cyst
A cyst-like lump filled with fluid and dead sperm cells which may interfere with the sperm production such as blockage of the tube.

3. Orchitis or inflammation of the testicle
It is sometimes found along with epididymitis, especially if epididymitis has gone untreated.

4. Testicular cancer
The testicle biopsy is necessary, if a patient is found to have symptoms such as loss of sexual activity or interest, a lump in one testis or a hardening of one of the testicle, abnormal sensitivity, lower back pain, sudden decrease or increase in the size of one or both testes, blood in semen, etc.

IV. Risk
The risk of the test may cause testicle damage, small amount of bleeding and sometimes infection.

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All rights reserved. Any reproducing of this article must have the author name and all the links intact. "Let Take Care Your Health, Your Health Will Take Care You" Kyle J. Norton I have been studying natural remedies for disease prevention for over 20 years and working as a financial consultant since 1990. Master degree in Mathematics, teaching and tutoring math at colleges and universities before joining insurance industries. Part time Health and entertainment Article Writer.

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