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I Have A Simple Question. Is There A Visual Indicator
Question: I have a simple question. Is there a visual indicator of sperm count in a male emission?
Brief Answer:
Sperm count test
Detailed Answer:
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Yes, there is the sperm analysis test which is also called as sperm count. It will measure the number of sperm, the shape of the sperm and also the sperm movement. Doctors will advice two to three sperm analysis to get a good idea of sperm health. The test should be conducted at least seven days apart and over the course of three months. That because sperm count can vary on a daily basis so taking an average of the sperm samples can give the most conclusive result.
Hope this is helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards, Dr. Klarida Papaqako, General and Family physician.
Sperm count test
Detailed Answer:
Hello, Thank you for using "Ask a doctor" service.
Yes, there is the sperm analysis test which is also called as sperm count. It will measure the number of sperm, the shape of the sperm and also the sperm movement. Doctors will advice two to three sperm analysis to get a good idea of sperm health. The test should be conducted at least seven days apart and over the course of three months. That because sperm count can vary on a daily basis so taking an average of the sperm samples can give the most conclusive result.
Hope this is helpful. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Kind regards, Dr. Klarida Papaqako, General and Family physician.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
I have read up on this. I was wondering if there was something about my emission (such as color, texture, etc.) that would be an indicator of count/health, without going to a doctor (cost prohibitive at this time).
Brief Answer:
There is no way to identify an unhealthy sperm by eye
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow-up question.
There is no way to tell if the sperm is healthy just with an open eye. Sometimes in changes in color for example if you drink a lot of a specific tea that can give a yellowish color, but that returns to normal as soon as people stop the tea.
I hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if you have other questions or concerns.
Kind regards,
Dr. Klarida Papaqako,
General and Family physician
There is no way to identify an unhealthy sperm by eye
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thank you for the follow-up question.
There is no way to tell if the sperm is healthy just with an open eye. Sometimes in changes in color for example if you drink a lot of a specific tea that can give a yellowish color, but that returns to normal as soon as people stop the tea.
I hope I have answered your question.
Let me know if you have other questions or concerns.
Kind regards,
Dr. Klarida Papaqako,
General and Family physician
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Arnab Banerjee
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