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Why Is A Gap Of 3 Days Advised Before A Semen Analysis?
Question: Hello Doctor,
When we do semen analysis Dr asked that there should be 3 days gap between of last ejaculation and on the day of analysis but when we plan a child Dr says to have contact between husband and wife every alternate day or daily during ovalution . So whay analysis are done in the gap of 3 days
When we do semen analysis Dr asked that there should be 3 days gap between of last ejaculation and on the day of analysis but when we plan a child Dr says to have contact between husband and wife every alternate day or daily during ovalution . So whay analysis are done in the gap of 3 days
Brief Answer:
To allow for interpretation and comparison.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this worry. Tests are carried out under standard conditions and to allow for us to compare to established norms, we are advised to follow these instructions before analysis.
For pregnancy reasons, the egg can survive a maximum of 36hours. This means that if you were to wait three days before having intercourse, you might simply not get the chance to impregnate your wife. This is why the frequency is increased to increase chances of catching a viable egg during her fertile period.
I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
To allow for interpretation and comparison.
Detailed Answer:
Hi and thanks for this query.
I am so sorry to hear about this worry. Tests are carried out under standard conditions and to allow for us to compare to established norms, we are advised to follow these instructions before analysis.
For pregnancy reasons, the egg can survive a maximum of 36hours. This means that if you were to wait three days before having intercourse, you might simply not get the chance to impregnate your wife. This is why the frequency is increased to increase chances of catching a viable egg during her fertile period.
I hope this addresses your query fully. I wish you well. Feel free to ask for more information and clarifications if need be.
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