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Male infertility runs in my family. is it possible to be tested prior to trying to have a baby?
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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.
Answered 8/16/2012
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Yes: Your doc should be able to order a semen analysis.
Answered 8/27/2012
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