Patient's question:
What are the precautions to be taken when checking sperm quality? I have been married to my wife for five or six years, but we have never used any form of contraception, and my wife has not become pregnant. I suspect that I may have infertility, so at the suggestion of my classmates, I was advised to undergo a routine semen analysis. I really want to know what precautions are there for a sperm test.Doctor's answer:
You don't need to worry too much. Before collecting semen, men need to stop sexual activity for one week and avoid masturbation and nocturnal emissions during this period. Daily diet and personal hygiene should also be paid close attention to, especially maintaining local hygiene. The best time to collect semen is in the morning. Before collection, the glans area should be cleaned thoroughly. Semen can be extracted through masturbation or sexual intercourse. Deliver the semen to the doctor as soon as possible for examination.