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What Does The Following Semen Assessment Report Suggest?
Question: I am a 34 year old man trying, unsuccessfully, for our first child. I have just received my Semen Assessment report back. Please could you help interpret them for me?
Volume: 4.7ml
Count: 2.0 millions/ml
Total Count: 9.4 millions
Mobility (a): 69%
Mobility (b): 5%
Mobility (c): 9%
Mobility (d): 17%
Normal Forms: 4%
Agglutination: <5
Round Cells: 0.0 millions/ml
pH: 8.30
Viscosity: Reduced
Many thanks
Volume: 4.7ml
Count: 2.0 millions/ml
Total Count: 9.4 millions
Mobility (a): 69%
Mobility (b): 5%
Mobility (c): 9%
Mobility (d): 17%
Normal Forms: 4%
Agglutination: <5
Round Cells: 0.0 millions/ml
pH: 8.30
Viscosity: Reduced
Many thanks
Brief Answer:
Your semen analysis findings may indicate reduced sperm count.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your semen analysis findings may indicate reduced total sperm count.It should be at least 20 millions/ml.
Your findings suggest total sperm count 9.4 millions/ml,so it is low.
Motility is normal.Normally it should be at least 55 %.Your findings suggests over all 73% good motility,so it is normal.
Besides proper clinical evaluation you may need few investigation like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,hormone assay,ultrasound of scrotum.
You should do exercise and take nutritious diet.
You can also take anti-oxidants and avoid tight undergarments.
You should avoid alcohol and smoking if you take these things.
If findings persists then you may need assisted fertilization technique.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
Your semen analysis findings may indicate reduced sperm count.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Your semen analysis findings may indicate reduced total sperm count.It should be at least 20 millions/ml.
Your findings suggest total sperm count 9.4 millions/ml,so it is low.
Motility is normal.Normally it should be at least 55 %.Your findings suggests over all 73% good motility,so it is normal.
Besides proper clinical evaluation you may need few investigation like routine hemogram,random blood sugar,hormone assay,ultrasound of scrotum.
You should do exercise and take nutritious diet.
You can also take anti-oxidants and avoid tight undergarments.
You should avoid alcohol and smoking if you take these things.
If findings persists then you may need assisted fertilization technique.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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