Is done to diagnose the issue behind infertility as well
About 40% to 50% of the time issue of not being able to conceive, arise due to male infertility
Sperm sample
Most doctors require a person to give a semen sample in their office
The semen sample is collected by a person ejaculating into a sterile cup in the private room provided for this purpose
At times a person can collect the semen sample at home itself by ejaculating into a collection cup while at home
When collecting a sample at home, people must remember to keep it at room temperature & send it to the lab as soon as possible
In order for the sample to be utilizable, a person might need to;
Restrain from sexual intercourse or masturbation for a couple of days before the test
He need not avoid ejaculation for more than 14 days before the test
He should avoid alcohol, caffeine, etc before the sperm analysis
He need not use lubricants when collecting the sample
He has to inform his doctor if he's taking any drug of ayurvedic remedy
He needn't give a sample when he is unwell
Sperm analysis identifies issues related to:
Sperm count
motility
The shape of the sperm
Sperm Motility
Sperm motility depends on the movement of the sperm
The better a sperm's motility the better are its chances of getting to the egg and fertilizing it
About 50 % of the sperm demonstrate normal motility in a sperm examination
Sperm morphology
Morphology describes the size and shape of every sperm
A healthy sperm has a long tail and an oval-shaped head
Abnormally sized or shaped sperm can have difficulty in fertilizing the egg
The typical semen contains about 4% sperm at least
Many cases of infertility arise due to sperm abnormalities. Hence, getting a sperm analysis done is a healthy choice. A person going through this process needs to adapt to a healthier way of living. A healthy lifestyle goes a long way.
