Patient's question:
Where should a man go to check his sperm? We have been married for more than half a year, but we haven't been able to get pregnant. I think my wife is in good health, and her menstrual cycle is regular. I'm very worried that the problem might be on my side. I want to go to the hospital to check my semen, but I feel embarrassed. I want to go to the hospital to check my sperm in these days. Where should a man go to check his sperm?Doctor's answer:
Hello, as long as it's a urology hospital, just say you need a sperm test, and that's fine. Before the semen analysis, you should abstain from sexual activity for 4 to 7 days. One week before the test, avoid using testosterone propionate, testosterone phenylacetate, and nandrolone phenylpropionate.When collecting semen, you can use mild soap or petroleum jelly for penile massage, and collect the sample in a sterile test tube. Alternatively, you can use a condom (ensure it's thoroughly cleaned and free of spermicidal agents) or the coitus interruptus method to collect semen, but this often yields a smaller amount. If you cannot collect semen using these methods, you can stimulate the seminal vesicles and the terminal end of the vas deferens through rectal massage or apply pressure to collect urine, and check the sediment for the presence of sperm.
Do not expose semen to excessively hot or cold environments. Deliver it to the doctor promptly, and do not let it exceed 30 minutes. In cold weather, take precautions to keep it warm—place it in a pocket inside your underwear when transporting it for testing.