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What Does This Semen Analysis Regarding Infertility Indicate?
Question: Hello Sir/ Madam.
Infertility related query
I have undergone a semen analysis. Age : 32 years. the test results are as follows:
1) sperm count : 24 mil cells/ml
2) morphology : 58%
3) self liquefaction : delayed more than 6 hours( I find this very difficult to believe. Is a second test suggested? )
4) Viscosity : increased
5) reaction : alkaline
6) motility : 55 % ( actively motile : 40% , sluggish motile : 15% )
7) immature forms: ---
8) pus cells: ---/ H.P.F
9) Quantity : 3 ml
Kindly let me know what further steps to be taken
Infertility related query
I have undergone a semen analysis. Age : 32 years. the test results are as follows:
1) sperm count : 24 mil cells/ml
2) morphology : 58%
3) self liquefaction : delayed more than 6 hours( I find this very difficult to believe. Is a second test suggested? )
4) Viscosity : increased
5) reaction : alkaline
6) motility : 55 % ( actively motile : 40% , sluggish motile : 15% )
7) immature forms: ---
8) pus cells: ---/ H.P.F
9) Quantity : 3 ml
Kindly let me know what further steps to be taken
Brief Answer:
You should go for repeat test.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXX
Thanks for writing to HCM
Normal liquification time of semen is 20-30 minutes.Normal semen is in gel form but when kept for half an hour in a container it becomes liquid.If the time is prolonged means there can be an infection,but there are no pus cells in your semen.
I suggest you to go for repeat test.There may be some technical problem.
Other findings are within normal limit.Sperm count is also normal.Normally it should be at least 20 millions/ml.
Motility is exactly at the normal level.At least 55 % sperms should be motile.
Morphology is also normal.
You should do exercise and take nutritious food.
Don't wear tight underpants.
Please don't take alcohol and cigarettes if you take these things.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
You should go for repeat test.
Detailed Answer:
Hello XXXXXX
Thanks for writing to HCM
Normal liquification time of semen is 20-30 minutes.Normal semen is in gel form but when kept for half an hour in a container it becomes liquid.If the time is prolonged means there can be an infection,but there are no pus cells in your semen.
I suggest you to go for repeat test.There may be some technical problem.
Other findings are within normal limit.Sperm count is also normal.Normally it should be at least 20 millions/ml.
Motility is exactly at the normal level.At least 55 % sperms should be motile.
Morphology is also normal.
You should do exercise and take nutritious food.
Don't wear tight underpants.
Please don't take alcohol and cigarettes if you take these things.
Get well soon.
Hope I have answered your question.
Further queries are most welcome.
Take Care
Dr.Indu XXXXXXX
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