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A 30-year-old male asked:

Male infertility runs in my family. is it possible to be tested prior to trying to have a baby?

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Dr. Alan Patterson
Dr. Alan Pattersonanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 43 years experience
Yes: Get a semen analysis at an infertilty office not a lab because an infertilty sub specilaist will have certified andrologist on staff to properly analyze the specimen.
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Dr. Khurram Rehman
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Dr. John Tramont
Dr. John Tramontanswered
Obstetrics and Gynecology 30 years experience
Yes: Your doc should be able to order a semen analysis.
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