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In order to get a referral to a fertility clinic, my wife's ob said i need to get some bloodwork done. do you know what they would check for me? i'm 34 years old and my wife is 32.
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Depends: If you are sexually active the most important test is a semen analysis. They may also want to check lh, fsh, prolactin and testosterone.
Answered 9/24/2012
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Puzzled: I agree with the last doctor's answer, but blood work for male partner in most cases should not be needed for referral, a semen analysis is usually all.
Answered 2/27/2013
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