Patient's question:
Hello, I would like to inquire how to get a semen check done. My husband's semen is sometimes thick and sometimes thin, with varying amounts, and there are many particles in it. My husband wants to get a semen test done, but it seems that only people with infertility usually do it. Can ordinary people also get a semen test? How is a semen test done?Doctor's answer:
Precautions for collecting semen: 1. Abstain from sexual activity for 2 to 7 days before collecting semen, and avoid masturbation, nocturnal emissions, and other similar activities. Smoking, alcohol consumption, and taking medications that may affect sperm production should also be avoided. 2. The best time to collect semen is in the morning. Before collection, wash your hands, the genital area, and especially the glans with warm water. Semen can be collected through masturbation or an electric massage ejaculation method. The discharge of semen follows a specific order: the initial portion comes from the prostate, epididymis, and ampulla, containing a large number of sperm, while the final portion comes from the seminal vesicles. Therefore, it is important to collect the entire sample without missing any part, especially the initial portion. On cold days, keep the semen sample warm by placing it in a close-fitting garment pocket. Avoid tilting or upside-down positioning, and deliver the sample to the laboratory as soon as possible within 1 hour.