Description
A male fertility blood test measures hormone levels in the blood to assess a man's fertility. These tests can help identify hormonal imbalances that may be affecting sperm production.
The following test are included:
Cortisol
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA)
Estradiol
Gonadotropin (GnRH)
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH)/Luteinizing hormone (LH)
Prolactin
Testosterone
Thyroid Stimulating Hormone
Fasting not required.
Additional information about each test is listed below:
Cortisol is a hormone that can impact male fertility by affecting testosterone levels and sperm quality.
Dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA): is a hormone that may help with male fertility if levels are low, but too much DHEA can be harmful. DHEA is converted to testosterone in the body, which is important for sperm production.
Estradiol: A hormone that may be tested if there are issues with the semen analysis
Gonadotropins: are important for male fertility because they are hormones that directly stimulate the testicles to produce sperm, essentially acting as the key to initiate and maintain normal spermatogenesis, which is crucial for successful conception
Follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH): A hormone that helps determine the balance of the hormonal system
Luteinizing hormone (LH): A hormone that may be tested if initial testing indicates the need for it
Prolactin: A hormone that may be tested if initial testing indicates the need for it
Testosterone: A hormone that helps determine the balance of the hormonal system
Thyroid stimulating hormone: A hormone that may be tested if there are issues with the semen analysis
