The first step to find out if a man has an infertility problem is to perform a semenogram. Surely the name sounds familiar to you or you have heard of this test. This test involves obtaining a semen sample to analyse various parameters, including concentration, mobility, and morphology of the sperm. In most cases, the semenogram is enough to detect any alteration. 

On the other hand, 15% of infertile men have a semen analysis with “normal” seminal values according to the World Health Organisation, the reason is that in addition to the alterations in the parameters assessed by the semenogram, other factors can also cause infertility, such as the existence of hormonal imbalances, testicular problems such as varicocele, reproductive dysfunctions (absence or obstruction of a duct) or diseases that affect sperm production.

The good news is that Traditional Chinese Medicine has been helping couples with herbs to improve sperm quality and mobility, also Acupuncture has been demonstrated to help in problems like varicocele.