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Semen Analysis
Semen analysis is always done when assessing male fertility.
A semen sample is evaluated for;
Sperm count, percentage of active sperm (often called motility), sperm shape (usually called morphology) and the presence of elements other than sperm, for example blood cells or white cells which can provide evidence of damage and/or evidence of infection.
Who needs semen analysis ?
Any couple concerned about their fertility should ensure that the man is tested. This is particularly important for the following men;
Men with a history of reproductive tract infections or STDs
Men concerned about exposure to environmental pollutants
Men exposed to workplace hazards
Male athletes exposed to conditions which might lower sperm counts
Why bother with semen analysis ?
The male partner contributes to almost half of all infertility problems that couples face yet often refuses to think he may be the possible cause of the couples failure to conceive.
10-20% of all men have sperm counts below the WHO cut-off level.
1-2% of all males are completely infertile and produce no sperm at all.
A semen sample is evaluated for;
Sperm count, percentage of active sperm (often called motility), sperm shape (usually called morphology) and the presence of elements other than sperm, for example blood cells or white cells which can provide evidence of damage and/or evidence of infection.
Who needs semen analysis ?
Any couple concerned about their fertility should ensure that the man is tested. This is particularly important for the following men;
Men with a history of reproductive tract infections or STDs
Men concerned about exposure to environmental pollutants
Men exposed to workplace hazards
Male athletes exposed to conditions which might lower sperm counts
Why bother with semen analysis ?
The male partner contributes to almost half of all infertility problems that couples face yet often refuses to think he may be the possible cause of the couples failure to conceive.
10-20% of all men have sperm counts below the WHO cut-off level.
1-2% of all males are completely infertile and produce no sperm at all.