Thursday, September 9, 2010

Semen Analysis



Seminalysis or semen analysis is performed to measure the amount of sperm and check the number and quality of the sperm.

This test aims to determine whether a man has an infertility problem. If there is a problem with the semen or sperm, then there is a higher probability couples would have a difficulty to have children.

Test that maybe done during a semen analysis include volume, which measures how much semen is present in one ejaculation; liquefaction time, which measures the time it takes the semen to liquefy; sperm count, which pertains to the number of sperm present in one ejaculation; sperm morphology, which measure the sperm percentage that have normal shape; sperm motility, which measures the sperm percentage that can move forward normally; pH, which measures the acidity or alkalinity of the semen; white blood cell count, which pertains to the number of white blood cells present in one semen; and fructose level, which measures the amount of sugar in the semen.

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