Male Fertility Assessment | Lahalak Platform
Fertility is a shared responsibility. This package provides an accurate assessment of hormones responsible for sperm production, helping identify causes of delayed conception and finding the right medical solutions for fatherhood.
Scientific name: Male Fertility Assessment Package
A comprehensive diagnostic laboratory package for evaluating male infertility from a hormonal perspective. It focuses on measuring hormones of the reproductive axis: follicle-stimulating hormone (FSH), which stimulates sperm production; luteinizing hormone (LH), which stimulates testosterone production in the testes; and total testosterone. It also...
Service type
Laboratory test (Blood)
Duration
10-15 minutes
Fasting
Fasting is not required
Included Services
- Measurement of total testosterone, the baseline hormone for fertility and male function.
- Measuring the regulatory pituitary hormones (LH and FSH) to determine the source of any deficiency.
- Measuring prolactin hormone to detect infertility-inhibiting hyperprolactinemia.
- Measuring DHEA-S hormone to assess the adrenal contribution to androgen levels.
- Consult a urologist or endocrinologist to interpret the overall results.
- Personal support services from Lahalak
Medical Service Information
Conditions & Notices
- Morning draw timing: The sample should be drawn early in the morning (between 7-10 am) to obtain an accurate reading of testosterone, when it is at its daily peak.
- Prolactin test: Requires 30 minutes of rest in a quiet place before the sample is taken. Avoid stress or breast stimulation before the test.
- Fasting: Fasting is not usually required, but it is preferable to have the examination done in the morning after sufficient sleep.
- Fasting: Fasting is not usually required, but it is preferable to have the examination done in the morning after sufficient sleep.
- Disclosure of medications: Inform your doctor about any medications you are taking, especially psychiatric medications, antidepressants, or stomach medications that may raise prolactin levels.
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