As a man to prepare for a semen analysis correctly

Preparing for a semen analysis is an important step to obtaining a result that speaks of the quality of the seed and his fertility. In addition, the doctor can detect the presence of diseases in the field of sexual sphere.

To prepare and pass the semen analysis means to send the entire volume of the ejaculate for analysis and to obtain reliable data on the reproductive ability and diseases in General.

Microscopy will receive quantitative and qualitative, as well as physico-chemical, microscopic idea of the ejaculate. A well-prepared material can be for the doctor very informative. However, if a single delivery of any pathological changes cannot be taken as the final diagnosis will require re-preparation and conduction of semen.

What is the analysis

Semen analysis is required to ensure that the physician could tell the cause of male infertility, to develop the right tactics of treatment, to suggest options for conception (including with spaceproducts technologies).

The preparation and holding of the sperm allows to identify the following factors:

• the volume, pH level, color, viscosity of semen;
• the composition of sperm on a cellular level;
• the number of active sperm.

The most important method for diagnosis of urinary diseases and male infertility is the semen analysis.

In General, the analysis shall be prepared and conducted in order to identify the following points:

• fertility of sperm – the possibility of a couple to have a child;
• evaluation results of vasectomy;
• diagnosis of hematospermia and effects of mumps;
• the possibility of a qualitatively and efficiently carry out ECO;
• conduct cryopreservation (freezing) of sperm.

In addition, the analysis of the "semen" is needed:

• When a couple cannot have a baby in 1-2 years.
• Infertility in men due to injuries to the genitals, varicocele, infection, and hormonal changes.
• When he's being treated, and monitored results of treatment.

How to prepare for a semen analysis? For accurate result you must follow all the rules of training provided in the analysis.

What needs to be done

Rules of preparation and delivery:

• Abstinence from 3 to 7 days, optimally for 2-3 days.
• Method of delivery – self-Masturbation in a test tube in the laboratory. Sometimes it is permissible to deliver the sperm within one hour at body temperature (inside pocket).
• The number of research – twice the interval between the microanalysis 2 weeks. When a bad result – three times, last time in three months (the period of the full updates of spermatogenesis).
• Follow-up examination after three months of starting treatment.
• Abstinence frombad habits, baths. Although doctors consider it a myth: if and to refrain, for at least 3 months – so much needs to completely refresh the composition of the sperm and maturation of sperm.
• Antisperm bodies. If there is normozoospermia, to further carry out the MAR-test. In case of violation of quantitative indicators and the motility of the sperm is carried out ELISA techniques.

Collect semen in a natural way by masturbating in the morning in the laboratory in a special Cup. In front of the fence need to go through the preparation stage: the patient should empty the bladder, wash your hands and penis without soap. During Masturbation, do not use for lubrication of saliva – it distorts the result. Required to analyze the entire volume of the ejaculate.

The semen can be set 50% of cases fertility in men for confirmation/refutation of infertility is MAR - test, which will eliminate infertility immunological nature.

Limitations and contraindications

The preparation and delivery of semen is not allowed males:

• if they were taking antibiotics;
• they had a temperature above 38 ºC or after the sauna;
• after intimacy;
• for colds, acute Pat. conditions, viral infections;
• exacerbations of chronic diseases;
• in the presence of urological problems;
• after stress or heavy physical exertion.

Although semen analysis is the analysis simple and the least expensive, many men are unwilling to seek it for purely psychological reasons. To admit that no one in the family the baby was his fault – for many tantamount to death. Although statistics says that in some regions male infertility and female are found in the ratio of 40:60.

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The results of the inspection

Summary of the semen is analyzed by the physician who is guided by normokalemia. In the study of ejaculate pay attention to the following indicators:

• the volume of 3-4 ml, the color of milk or a little yellowish;
• pH-7.3-7.8. the viscosity of 0.5 cm, the rate of dilution up to 1 hour;
• the number of sperm in 1 ml of ejaculate more than 20 million, their total amount of not less than 40 million;
• aggregation and agglutination absent.

If the semen analysis apparent anomalies will be repeated 1-2 analysis: if there are persistent changes, you need treatment from a doctor-urologist or andrologist.