MedicusPodden – male infertility
In this episode we meet Kjetil and Nina, who have received treatment at Medicus Trondheim. The road to having children took an unexpected turn for this couple. After trying on their own for six years, Kjetil took a sperm test. The result was brutal – no sperm cells were found. From then until today […]
Male infertility – investigation and treatment
The number of couples seeking fertility treatment is increasing worldwide and accounts for about 10-15% of all couples trying to conceive. It is most often the woman who first seeks professional help. Therefore, gynecologists are usually among the first to encounter couples struggling with infertility. The man's need for treatment must not be neglected. Impaired male fertility is present in at least 50% of these couples.
MedicusPodden – Professor Sheena Lewis on male fertility
We spoke to Professor Sheena Lewis from Examen in England about male fertility. Sheena is a professor of reproductive medicine at Queens University Belfast, and is one of the leading researchers on male fertility in Europe. Male fertility is more than just the number of sperm cells and their motility. It is also about the cells’ DNA and information about […]
MedicusPodden – Fertility check
In today's episode of MedicusPodden we talk to the medical director and founder of Medicus, Terje Sørdal, about the fertility check. Whether you have tried to get pregnant without success, or if you just want to plan for the future, you can take a fertility check. If you are interested in in-depth knowledge about hormone levels and the blood tests that are taken, this is […]
3 men had their sperm quality tested – see how it went
When a couple fails to get pregnant, the reason lies just as often with the man as with the woman. Not many people are aware of this. To shine a spotlight on male fertility, we have followed 3 men who have visited us at Medicus to test their sperm quality. Some got a […]
New offer to examine male fertility
It is more than just the number of sperm cells and their motility that is important for a man's fertility. At Medicus we can offer a DNA damage analysis in collaboration with the British company Examen. This test is called the Sperm Comet test and provides information about the degree of DNA damage in the sperm cells. The degree of DNA damage shows a good correlation with a man's fertility. Based on […]
Reasons that can make it difficult to get pregnant
Do you find it difficult to get pregnant? You are not alone. About 10% of couples of fertile age will experience difficulty getting pregnant. The reasons can be many, but fortunately there is good help. Advanced age of the woman Age is normally the most important factor when it comes to fertility in women. Over time, genetic changes occur […]
No sperm – what now?
My husband has been diagnosed with “no sperm in the ejaculate”. Is it still possible for him to become a father? The absence of sperm in the ejaculate, also known as azoospermia, affects somewhere between 0-10% of all men seeking fertility treatment. The condition is caused either by a defect in sperm production (non-obstructive azoospermia), or a defect in the tube […]
Does my underwear affect fertility?
It is expected of today's modern man to take care of his appearance. In order to impress the opposite sex, many also compromise when it comes to the type of underwear. Among other things, by ditching the loose-fitting, comfortable boxer shorts for something a little more, well, supportive. But, does it really have any impact on fertility that […]