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Just because your testicles look normal doesn’t mean that they are fully functioning. If a couple tries to conceive but can’t seem to do it, one of the first things that doctors look for is a problem with the man’s sperm. The most common problems are a low sperm count (which means that the man isn’t producing enough sperm) or the sperm he is producing lack sufficient motility, the ability to swim to the egg. The basis for the problems may be abnormal sperm production, which can be difficult to treat or can be as simple as changing from tighty whities to boxers because heat is known to decrease sperm count. Another cause can be a blockage somewhere along the line, which may be corrected through surgery.

Interestingly enough, most semen analysis is done by gynecologists, specialists in the female reproductive system. A gynecologist is usually the first person a woman consults when she has problems getting pregnant. Commonly, the gynecologist asks that the man’s sperm be analyzed. If the tests reveal a problem with the sperm, the man is sent to a urologist for further evaluation.