Interactive FAQs Miscellaneous Infertility Question: My husband and I just started to try to conceive but I am concerned about his sperm count because he was born with only one testicle (he was premature). Should he be tested for count right now or should we wait and try 6 months to a year first. I am charting my temperatures. Thank you for your help. Kara T. North Carolina Answer: Infertility is defined as failure to achieve a viable pregnancy after attempting conception for one year. While this may make sense for some couples, when you know that certain factors may interfere with fertility, you may initiate an evaluation sooner. Factors such as a history of irregular menses, tubal infection, pelvic surgery, testicular abnormalities or advanced maternal age obviate the need to wait prior to meeting with your physician. If you visit your physician prior to attempting pregnancy, most physicians will limit their investigation to that factor which may inhibit conception. Certainly a semen analysis would be appropriate now. Dr. Perloe FAQ archives: IVF PCOS Clomiphene Ovulation Ovulation Induction Injections Age Related Infertility Endometriosis Donor Egg Donor Sperm Male Factor Infertility Fallopian Tube Reanastomosis Tubal Infertility Unexplained Infertility Endometrial Factor Return to the IVF Homepage This page, and all contents, are Copyright © 2003 by IVF.com, Atlanta, GA, USA.