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Details of Infertility Examinations
Semen Analysis (SA)
Abstinence for 3 days before the test.
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It is recommended to maintain a daily routine 2-5 days before the test. Avoid smoking, drinking, excessive intake of caffeine and hormone medicines.
Hyaluronan-Binding Assay (HBA)


It can predict sperm performance and fertilization potential. As the sperm approaches to the "zona pellucida" of the ovum, the acrosome region of the sperm head secretes enzymes that allow the sperm to penetrate the ovum shell for fertilization.
• Those who have failed IUI multiple times.
• Those who have undergone IVF treatment but unable to get pregnant.
• Those with normal semen analysis values but unable to get pregnant.
Sperm DNA Fragmentation Analysis
Chances of miscarriage could be affected by sperm DNA fragmentation. Sperm DNA Fragmentation Analysis can be considered if all other indexes are normal but infertility or miscarriage persist.
Application: Watch this to understand the sperm crisis!