Semen analysis is an important diagnostic test that is currently widespread among men. It is a critical tool for couples experiencing fertility issues, particularly when male factor infertility is identified as a significant cause. In Semen analysis Sperm count test is carried to detect issues such as low sperm count, poor sperm motility, and abnormal morphology that may affect a woman's ability to conceive with her partner. We offer low sperm count treatment at our infertility hospital.
A normal semen volume of a single ejaculate should be at least 1.5 ml.
Sperm count refers to the number of sperms present in your semen. 1 ml of semen should contain at least 15 million sperms. A concentration less than that is called Oligozoospermia.
A normal semen sample appears opalescent grey. Any deviation from this to red or yellow may indicate the presence of blood, infection, etc.
The normal pH for semen is around 7.2. A higher or lower pH indicates infection or contamination, respectively.
This refers to the form, shape, and size of the sperm. A normal sperm has an oval-shaped head, a neck or middle piece, and a single tail. To produce a good embryo, all these parts must bear a perfect shape. In a normal semen sample, at least 4% of sperms must bear normal morphology. If the value is less than that, then the condition is called Teratozoospermia.
Motility indicates what proportion of sperms in your semen can move. A man with normal reproductive potential should have at least 40% motile sperms. A value less than that is called Asthenozoospermia. This is a very important parameter, as only motile sperms could complete the journey to fertilize an ovum.