Patient's question:
Hello doctor, recently my wife and I want to start trying to conceive. Previously, we wanted to go to the hospital for a routine semen analysis. However, I don't know what precautions might make the results of this test more accurate. So, I'd like to consult first on how a semen analysis is conducted and what precautions there are for a semen analysis.Doctor's answer:
Sperm and semen are produced by the testicles. Seminal fluid is secreted by the prostate, seminal vesicles, and bulbourethral glands. Seminal fluid contains fructose and proteins, which are nutrients for sperm. Additionally, seminal fluid also contains prostaglandins and some enzyme substances.Normal semen appears milky white, pale yellow, or colorless. The number of sperm per milliliter of semen is generally between 60 million and 200 million. Over 60% of the sperm are motile. Abnormal sperm should account for less than 10% of the total. Under room temperature, sperm motility lasts for 3 to 4 hours.