Patient's question:
I have been married to my partner for more than three years. Initially, I prioritized my career and didn't have children, always using birth control. Now that my career is somewhat stable, both of us want to have a child. However, we have been trying for over a year, and there has been no progress. Recently, we went to the hospital for a check-up, and the doctor said it's very likely my issue, suggesting I get a semen analysis. I would like to ask what tests are included in a routine semen analysis?Doctor's answer:
A standard semen analysis includes several parameters such as semen volume, liquefaction degree of semen, semen viscosity, sperm count, percentage of motile sperm, sperm forward motility, and sperm morphology. It should be noted that the time and method of collecting semen can directly affect the results of the semen analysis. Therefore, there should be no sexual activity or masturbation for 3-5 days before the semen analysis.