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Accurate indicators in the transcript of the semen

Transcript of semen is carried out to adjust the quality of semen in men, determining the fertilizing ability. Such an analysis is the only means of identifying factor infertility and the detection of postprocessed occurring in the urogenital system in men.

According to the results of semen analysis, the doctor can evaluate the quality of semen, biochemical and cellular composition and immunological properties. Only the correct interpretation will help to identify the husband of the probable deviation to establish the reasons why the quality of sperm has decreased, and to appoint the necessary remedial measures.

From accurate results when decoding a doctor of semen and will depend on further tactics of patient's management, assigning it the necessary treatment procedures and treatment outcomes.

What are the "seed record"?

In General, the semen analysis is a detailed picture of the sperm, giving the necessary information about the state of the reproductive system in husband. Ideally before planning a baby every couple should undergo full examination to rule out possible problems with conception or to prevent the birth of a sick baby. Men should remember that the variations in morphological, qualitative or quantitative indicators of sperm clinically did not occur, an erection and the ability to "intimate games" is saved.

In the lab microscopically examine sperm, will decrypt the received parameters, will assess the specifics of the movement of sperm and their structure.

Semen is assigned in the following cases:

  • When a couple is infertile in the course of the year, in the absence of any type of protection.
  • After suffering the man's injuries, for prostatitis, for any internal faults in the body.
  • In preparation for the IVF procedure, ICSI or AI.
  • For hedging in case of pregnancy planning.
  • At the request of the husband just to check the fertility of your sperm.

The main evaluation criteria and procedure analysis

In the laboratory analysis of the semen is held in 2 stages:

  • The study of semen macroscopically (volume, viscosity, color, time to liquefaction, texture and acidity).
  • Microscopic examination (quality, quantity and morphology of sperm).

The indicators of the semen are almost always stable, so after decoding and evaluation of the "norm" re-examination is not carried out. In the presence of discrepancies or disputed issues, the doctor prescribes repeat.

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The main criteria of the survey:

  • The mobility of spermatozoa and their concentration in the ejaculate.
  • Quantification of the "tadpoles" in classesmobility.
  • Morphological parameters, viscosity and speed of liquefaction.
  • The presence and number of live sperm cells.
  • The total volume of the semen and its acidity.
  • MAR-test, evaluation of the immunological properties of seed from the man.
  • The presence/absence of erythrocytes, leukocytes, petluchenko and microflora.

Normobaristic for semen

While decrypting the semen specialist is guided by generally accepted performance standards:

  • The amount of semen at a rate of from 2 to 5 ml. With its small indicators of the activity of the sperm is low, because they do not have enough nutrients.
  • Colour whitish-grey, sometimes with light yellowish. Transparent ejaculate indicates a lack of "PEP", red (dark) – blood, green – no infection.
  • pH (acidity) from 7.2 to 7.4. The decline indicates inflammation, increase – changes in the prostate or testes.
  • The quantity rate of from 20 to 120 million/1 ml in the ejaculate – 40-600 million With lower quantitative indicators of the probability of conception is reduced. Low sperm count may not necessarily be at pathologies of the urogenital or reproductive systems, it sometimes indicates an overly active sex life.
  • Liquefaction time normal 20-30 min. When the time increased, even with good activity sperm the chance of fertilization decreases.
  • Mobility: in normal active – 60-70%, weak – 10-15%, motionless – not more than 25%.
  • Leucocytes – not more than 10, within a field of view of the analyst. Higher values indicate inflammation.
  • The percentage of pathological forms – no more than 50.
  • The lack of spermaspiele (aggregation). Its presence indicates a serious inflammatory processes or allergic pathologies.

How to decipher spermogrammu and can it be done independently? Ideally, a breakdown of the figures is only concerned with the doctor-androlog, so as to draw conclusions based on the values of individual digits is incorrect. The result of semen analysis is the close relationship of all indicators, the principle of reading in analysis "cross", i.e. integrated.

Evaluation of fertilizing capacity and total values

In addition to standard indicators, the doctor evaluates the fertilizing capacity of sperm, it is necessary to find out how sperm fertility. The evaluation is conducted on enzymatic level and is based on a purely physiological concepts. When binding of egg and sperm allocated enzymes, in particular acrosin, which contributes to the destruction of the shell surrounding the egg, and "clears the path" for the sperm.

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Afterall the studies, about a day, the man receives at the hands of the result with conclusion. For a breakdown of the semen will have to consult a doctor in person.

Possible results are:

  • Normozoospermia (all results in deciphering normal).
  • Polyspermia (greater volume of ejaculate).
  • Oligospermia (low volume of semen).
  • Cryptococcemia (pronounced low concentrations of "active seniors").
  • Oligozoospermia (low number of "tadpoles").
  • Viscosity (high viscosity of the ejaculate).
  • Echinospermum (immobility of all sperm cells).
  • Azoospermia (absence of spermatozoa, sterility).
  • Asthenozoospermia (very low mobility "tadpoles").
  • Hemospermia (blood in ejaculate).
  • Teratozoospermia (low percentage of normal forms of sperm cells).
  • Leukopenia (many leukocytes), pyospermia (pus in the seminal fluid).
  • Nitrosospira (lack of vitality, more than half of the sperm cells).

Given the many subtleties in the interpretation of semen, it is important to understand that an independent man can "count" only in the presence of normal semen. In other cases, to engage in the self-diagnosis is not recommended, as self, it will lead to negative consequences.