Patient's question:
What department should a man go to for a semen check? My wife and I have been married for three years and have never had a child. I haven't complained about anything, but my wife always feels that this is a way of letting me down. I often comfort her, but deep down, she really wants a child of her own. So, I want to get checked to see if there's something wrong with me.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, or 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 (cleaned thoroughly, without 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 massage the seminal vesicles and the terminal part of the vas deferens through the rectum, or compress to collect urine, and check the sediment for sperm. Do not expose semen to excessively hot or cold environments. Deliver it to the doctor promptly, and do not exceed 30 minutes. In cold weather, take precautions to keep warm, and you can place it in a pocket of your underwear to keep it warm during transport.