Patient's question:
Hello, I would like to inquire if a two-day abstinence is sufficient for a semen analysis? I plan to have a routine semen analysis done at the hospital. I've heard that semen analysis requires abstinence, and I have already abstained for about two days, so I wanted to ask the expert if a two-day abstinence is enough for a semen test.Doctor's answer:
Semen samples should be collected after a 4-5 day abstinence period. If there is suspicion of low sperm production capacity, a 7-day abstinence period is required.Guidelines:
After sample collection, it should be sent for testing immediately, with the time noted. The best results are obtained within 30-60 minutes. Sperm vitality may be affected if the temperature is below 20°C or above 40°C. Sperm production varies significantly throughout the day, so a single test is not sufficient. If abnormalities are observed, retesting should be conducted every 7-14 days. Continuous testing 2-3 times is necessary to obtain accurate results.