Patient's question:
Hello, I would like to ask how many days of abstinence are required for a routine semen and sperm test? I have abstained for one day. Can I go to the hospital for a routine semen test now? If the time is not enough, how many more days do I need? My wife has been trying to get pregnant for a long time, and I am now in a hurry to go to the hospital for a check-up. How many days of abstinence are required for a routine semen and sperm test?Doctor's answer:
Hello, semen analysis requires abstinence for two to three days in advance, otherwise it will affect the test results.Guidelines:
Normal semen volume is 2-6 mL, normal pH is 7-8; viscosity: when a glass rod touches liquefied semen and is gently lifted, it forms a semen thread, which should be less than 2 cm in length under normal conditions; sperm density: greater than 20 million/ml; total sperm count: greater than 40 million/ml; motility: greater than 60%; motility: Grade 3, most sperm move in a straight line; sperm morphology: normal-shaped sperm account for more than 50%; white blood cells: fewer than 10 per high-power field under the microscope. Only by reviewing the test results and identifying the specific cause can sperm quality be improved.