What is a semen analysis?

What is a semen analysis?

A lab test called a semen analysis involves examining a sample of semen under a microscope. It assesses characteristics like sperm count, motility, and morphology.

Who needs a semen analysis?

You could need a semen analysis for the following causes:

Male infertility: There can be an anomaly in the couple’s semen if they have been experiencing trouble conceiving. Sometimes it’s because of a problem with a man’s sperm. A semen study determines whether a man can actually become pregnant.

Vasectomy: A vasectomy’s success is determined by a semen analysis. This treatment closes the sperm-depositing tubes in the semen. If there are no sperm in the semen, the vasectomy was successful and a man is unable to conceive a child with a woman.

What do results look like for male fertility testing?

The laboratory compares your semen’s properties to predicted values. Your semen need to include:

• Sperm that are active and have a single, rounded head and tail.
• A specific quantity of sperm.
• Keep your pH from being overly acidic.
• Fluid that transforms into liquid quickly in order to pass through a woman’s reproductive system.

What do abnormal results mean for my ability to help a woman conceive?

You have a lower than average chance of getting a woman pregnant if the results are abnormal. However, a semen analysis does not serve as the sole indicator of male infertility.

• Obstructions that stop the body’s sperm from being released into semen.
• Infection.
• Sperm count is low.
• Low testosterone levels or aberrant hormone levels.
• Pharmaceutical side effects or other health problems