Patient's question:
Hello doctor, after getting married, my wife has never been able to conceive a baby, and we don't know what the reason is. It has already been over a year. In a few days, we plan to go to the hospital for a check-up. I would like to ask how to do a semen analysis well. I hope those who know can help me answer. Please help me answer how to do a semen analysis?Doctor's answer:
Hello, you must stop sexual activity for 3 to 7 days before collecting semen, and you should not have nocturnal emissions or wet dreams. You should also quit smoking and drinking, and avoid taking any medications that may affect sperm production.Guidelines: For a routine semen analysis, it is best to collect the sample in the morning. Before collection, wash your hands, genital area, especially the glans, with warm water. You can stimulate ejaculation using the coitus interruptus method or an electric massage ejaculation method. Collect the entire sample without leaving out any part, especially the initial portion. Because the first part of the semen is easily lost, the external ejaculation method should not be used to collect the sample.