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How Long One Has To Avoid Sex Before Going For Semen Analysis?

Posted on Tue, 24 Feb 2015

Question: When is thw best tome to do a semen test? Waiting 10 days after sex can this effect the results?

Answered by Dr. Divakara (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it can affect the results.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for posting your query to Healthcaremagic.

The best time is after 3-5 days of abstinence from sex. Less than 3 days or more than 5 days can affect the results.

Hope this information was useful to you.
Any clarifications feel free to ask.

Regards.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari

Follow up: Dr. Divakara (56 minutes later)

My husband had 85% in grade D. Non motile
But did the test 10 days after masterbation

Answered by Dr. Divakara (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Repeat Semen analysis.

Detailed Answer:
HI

My advise is to repeat the test after 4-5 days of abstinence and revert back with reports. I feel it is essential to confirm values before subjecting you to further evaluation.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Prasad

Follow up: Dr. Divakara (1 hour later)

Ok so do you rhink the results could have been affected

Answered by Dr. Divakara (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Yes, it has affected.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Yes, definitely it is affected but don't assume that everything is normal by default.

Repeat the semen analysis as advised.

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Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Ashwin Bhandari