In Kazakhstan, approximately 15 percent of married couples face infertility issues. It has been revealed that only one-third of men have undergone examinations in the past five years, while women tend to seek medical help more actively. This information was provided to us by the Department of Healthcare Organization under the Ministry of Health, with more details available on Tengri Life.
Diagnosis: "Male Infertility"
The agency stated that male infertility is diagnosed when there are no spermatozoa in the spermogram. They also explained the steps that patients diagnosed with this condition should take.
"After the diagnosis is made, patients are placed on a dispensary account and referred for treatment to specialized medical institutions, where they can receive outpatient or inpatient care," the department stated in an official response to our inquiry.
As specified in the department's response, after receiving the diagnosis of "male infertility," patients are referred to a specialized institution for treatment or biopsy with subsequent cryopreservation of sperm (freezing sperm for future use) at IVF (in vitro fertilization) centers. This is all part of the guaranteed volume of medical care and mandatory social health insurance.
Thus, after receiving the diagnosis of "male infertility," patients can be hospitalized, for example, at the Scientific Center of Urology named after Academician Dzhartbusynov (NCU) in Almaty, as well as in other republican organizations, to clarify the diagnosis and determine the further treatment strategy.
"The experience of our urologist-andrologist doctors shows that infertility is treated individually, with each case depending on the diagnosis. It is essential to seek timely diagnosis and treatment. The sooner treatment begins, the greater the chances of becoming parents," summarized the Department of Healthcare Organization under the Ministry of Health.
Interestingly, the Ministry of Health previously shared important tips for preventing impotence and infertility, as well as for maintaining overall reproductive health. In particular, it is recommended to avoid harmful habits, eat healthily, maintain physical activity, and regularly monitor one's health. More details on these tips can be found through the link.