Patient's question:
I went to the hospital for a routine semen analysis. The doctor said it is necessary to do it multiple times to get accurate results. How many times is it recommended to do a routine semen analysis?Doctor's answer:
There are many factors that can affect the results of a routine semen analysis, including some situations that are still difficult for modern medicine to explain, so the results of a routine semen analysis can fluctuate significantly. The World Health Organization specifies that if the first semen analysis result is normal, there is no need for a repeat test. If the first result is abnormal, a second test is required. If the results of the two tests are inconsistent, a third test is necessary.