Patient's question:
What are the precautions for a semen analysis? I have been married to my wife for several years, but we have never used contraception, and my wife has not become pregnant. I suspect I may have infertility, so my friend suggested that I get a semen analysis. I specifically want to know what precautions there are for a sperm test.Doctor's answer:
Hello! Semen analysis is a preliminary test that generally checks for abnormalities in semen. A standard semen analysis should include parameters such as semen volume, liquefaction degree, viscosity, sperm count, sperm motility and vitality, sperm survival ability, and sperm morphology. If further assessment of sperm survival ability is needed, additional tests should be conducted, such as the ability of sperm to penetrate cervical mucus and resist various chemical factors. Currently, the most commonly conducted test is the routine semen analysis, which includes checking sperm count, sperm motility (the proportion of motile sperm and their activity), and sperm morphology.