WHEN YOU ARE NO RESPONDING TO SEMEN ANALYSIS TREATMENT
I would like to draw the attention of men who are currently undergoing fertility treatment but are not seeing improvement in their semen parameters. As I have mentioned before, the fluid released during ejaculation does not come directly from the testicles. The testicles produce only sperm cells, which are stored in the epididymis. During ejaculation, these sperm cells mix with fluids produced by the male accessory glands to form semen. These glands contribute important substances that support sperm function: Seminal fructose provides the energy (sugar) sperm need for movement and survival. Seminal zinc and seminal citrate, produced mainly by the prostate gland, help maintain healthy sperm morphology and function. Alpha-glucosidase, produced by the epididymis, is an important marker of epididymal function and sperm maturation. If you have: Severe oligospermia (sperm count below 5 million/mL), Azoospermia (no sperm cells present), or Necrozoospermia (a high percentage of dead or non-viable sperm cells), you should consider visiting a fertility center that can perform the following tests: Seminal fructose Seminal alpha-glucosidase Seminal zinc Seminal citrate The results of these tests can help identify why you may not be responding to treatment, determine whether there is an obstruction or gland dysfunction, and guide your healthcare provider in choosing the most appropriate treatment plan.