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Your Complete Guide to Fertility Testing

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The Effects of Older Fathers on IVF Rates

Older fathers actually do lead to a lower IVF pregnancy rate. Men who would, let's say, have a smoking history or other medical problems should get tested. The fallopian tubes are very difficult to see on ultrasound unless it's filled with water and that's called the hydro-salpinks. If someone has a really low sperm count, there are other tests that we do like a Y chromosome microdeletion for men.

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