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Semen Analysis
Health Encyclopedia: Semen Analysis
Male fertility test; Sperm count
What the risks are
There are no risks.
Special considerations
Approximately half of couples unable to have children have a male infertility problem. One of the first tests done to evaluate a man's fertility is the semen analysis.
There are many unknowns in male infertility. The results from the test may fail to explain the cause. If a low sperm count or abnormal semen is found, further testing may b...
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Expert & Community Posts
Once You Suspect Infertility - What Next?
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...deeper into diagnosis and tests, let's talk about the semen analysis that is typically performed... Read more »
I am 29 years old and celibate. I was referred to a urologist fo
By Jay Motola , Health Expert...sperm count is a normal count.I recommend a repeat semen analysis after 3 days of abstinence... Read more »
Hypogonadism, Testosterone and Erectile Dysfunction
By Dr. Justin Harmon , Health Expert...testosterone) and prolactin. If fertility is an issue, a semen analysis can be done. To... Read more »
Infertility 101
By Amy Hendel , Health Expert...evaluate you and your partner and the exam can include a semen analysis and physical examination... Read more »
Health Guide
Semen analysis
A semen analysis is a test to evaluate a man's fertility. Alternative Names Male fertility test; Sperm count How the test is performed A semen... Read more »Semen analysis
Male fertility test; Sperm count Normal Values The semen is analyzed for the volume; number and structure of the sperm; sperm movement; and the... Read more »Testicular biopsy
...determine the cause of the dysfunction. When sperm development appears normal within the testicle but semen analysis shows no sperm or reduced sperm, there may be a blockage of the tube through... Read more »Blood in the semen
...persistently stained with blood, more tests should be done. These tests may include urinalysis and culture, semen analysis and culture, and ultrasound of the seminal vesicles. Read more »Chronic Prostatitis Symptoms
...prostatic secretions shows in increased levels of WBCs and more concentrated bacterial growth. A semen analysis may also show increased numbers of white blood cells and decreased numbers of... Read more »Images
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