{"id":27022,"date":"2020-04-13T10:52:35","date_gmt":"2020-04-13T10:52:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.iolife.eu\/male-infertility\/genetikos-elegchos\/"},"modified":"2020-11-03T17:23:14","modified_gmt":"2020-11-03T15:23:14","slug":"genetic-testing","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/iolife.dope.studio\/en\/you\/man\/male-infertility\/genetic-testing\/","title":{"rendered":"Genetic Testing"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Genetic Testing<\/h2>\n

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The advancements in molecular biology and genetics offer the possibility of examining the genes involved in sperm production and identifying any possible genetic disorders.<\/span><\/h4>\n

[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=”2\/3″][vc_column_text]Genetic testing is a series of blood tests. The advancements in molecular biology and genetics offer the possibility of examining the genes involved in sperm production and identifying any possible genetic disorders.<\/p>\n

What is genetic testing?<\/h4>\n

Genetic testing is a series of blood tests that detect the genetic causes that lead to complete absence of sperm (azoospermia) or to a significant reduction in the number, motility and morphology of sperm (oligospermia, asthenospermia and teratospermia). These may be caused by inherited chromosome disorders or damage to the genetic material after birth.<\/p>\n

The main genetic tests are listed below:<\/p>\n

Karyotyping<\/strong>: It depicts all the chromosomes of the man, and identifies abnormalities in the number and structure of chromosomes (deletions, duplications, mutations and translocations of genes).<\/p>\n

Cystic fibrosis<\/strong>: A condition whereby the man inherits a faulty gene from both parents. In this case, he may develop agenesis of his sperm ducts, meaning that the testicles produce semen as per normal, but it cannot be ejaculated.<\/p>\n

AZF microdeletions<\/strong>: This is a series of mutations that are located in the Y chromosome and relate to sperm production. The presence of these mutations is linked to azoospermia or oligospermia.<\/p>\n

DNA fragmentation test<\/strong>: This test checks for possible damage to the sperm DNA, which may be due to the presence of free radicals, such as in the case of varicocele, testicular tumors, chemotherapy performed for other reasons, etc.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

Genetic Testing for Men<\/h4>\n

The doctor usually recommends that the man undergoes genetic testing if severe infertility is established, accompanied by azoospermia or oligospermia. Testing is also recommended when there are cases of hypogonadotropic hypogonadism (pituitary or hypothalamic dysfunction) or syndromes associated with male infertility (such as Klinefelter, Kallmann, Prader Willi, Young\u2019s, etc.) in the family history of the man.<\/p>\n

Genetic testing is also performed when differences are detected in male features, voice, hair growth, muscle mass etc.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Preparation” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36|text_align:left|color:%23ac6bbc” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_id=”pre”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”align_left” border_width=”3″ el_width=”60″ css_animation=”bounceInLeft” accent_color=”#ac6bbc” css=”.vc_custom_1586641440969{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”2″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]No special preparation is required for genetic testing, as it is a simple blood draw. Eating or drinking does not affect the result; however, given that genetic testing includes other tests as well, it would be best for the patient to fast for eight hours before the blood draw.[\/vc_column_text][vc_row_inner el_id=”results”][vc_column_inner width=”1\/4″][vc_custom_heading text=”Results” font_container=”tag:h2|font_size:36|text_align:left|color:%23ac6bbc” use_theme_fonts=”yes” el_id=”#results”][vc_separator color=”custom” align=”align_left” border_width=”3″ el_width=”60″ css_animation=”bounceInLeft” accent_color=”#ac6bbc” css=”.vc_custom_1586641440969{margin-top: -20px !important;}”][vc_empty_space height=”2″][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]The test results vary depending on the case. To best approach male infertility in terms of treatment, it is necessary to evaluate the genetic test results along with any other diagnostic tests the man has undergone.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_text_separator title=”Relevant Topics”]\n\t

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