Pregnancy planning Package Men

A diagnostic package designed for men who are planning to conceive a child. The program allows a comprehensive assessment of the general health condition, hormonal status, reproductive function, and the detection of possible infections of the urogenital system that may affect fertility and the health of the future child.

The package includes laboratory blood and urine tests, hormonal evaluation, detection of pathogen DNA related to urogenital infections, sperm analysis, bacteriological testing, комплексное ultrasound examination of internal organs, and a consultation with a urologist.

This assessment helps identify hidden inflammatory processes, hormonal imbalances, infections, or other factors that may reduce the likelihood of successful conception.

Indications

• planning a pregnancy
• absence of pregnancy in the partner after 6–12 months of regular unprotected sexual activity
• preparation for assisted reproductive technologies
• history of urogenital infections
• decreased libido or erectile dysfunction
• pain or discomfort in the urogenital area
• previously detected abnormalities in sperm analysis
• preventive evaluation of male reproductive health

Procedure

The examination is performed on an outpatient basis and includes several stages.

Laboratory tests

• complete blood count
• erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR)
• biochemical urine analysis with sediment examination
• free testosterone determination
• syphilis screening (RPR)
• detection of DNA of urogenital infections (Gardnerella vaginalis, Mycoplasma hominis, Chlamydia trachomatis, Ureaplasma urealyticum, Ureaplasma parvum, Mycoplasma genitalium)

Reproductive diagnostics

• detailed sperm analysis according to WHO standards
• bacteriological examination (two-glass test) with antibiotic susceptibility testing

Instrumental diagnostics

• comprehensive ultrasound examination including:
• thyroid gland
• abdominal organs
• kidneys
• urinary bladder
• prostate (transabdominal)

Specialist consultation

After the results are obtained, a consultation with a urologist is performed. The doctor evaluates the results of the tests and examinations and, if necessary, may recommend additional investigations or treatment.
 

Sources:

https://www.webmd.com/infertility-and-reproduction/male-fertility-tests
https://www.pregnancybirthbaby.org.au/preconception-health-for-men
https://healthymale.org.au/health-article/preconception-health-checklist-men