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Overcome Infertility 49 --What is Semen analysis ?

As we mentioned in previous articles, infertility is defined as inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse or can not carry the pregnancy to term. It effects over 5 millions couple alone in the U. S. and many times more in the world. Because of unawareness of treatments, only 10% seeks help from professional specialist. In this article, we will discuss what is male infertility semen analysis??


I. Definition
A semen analysis is a test which uses to measure the number and quality of sperm in the semen sample of a infertility male.

II. Procedure
The sample is taken through clinic laboratory through masturbation.

III. Analysis
1. Volume: how much semen is present in one ejaculation.
2. Time of liquefaction
How long to takes the semen to liquefy.
3. Sperm count
How many sperm are presented in one ejaculation.
4. Sperm morphology
How many sperm have of normal shape including head, body and tail.
5. Sperm motility
The percentage and numbers of normal sperm which move forward progressively.
6. PH levels
It is a measure of the acidity (low pH) or basidity (high pH) of the semen.
7. White blood cells
Are the white blood cells presented normal or abnormal. If the levels of white blood cells are high, it may cause sperm clumping together and limit the sperm movement thereby, increasing the risk of infertility.
8. Fructose level:
A measure of the amount of fructose in the semen, since fructose is a principal source of energy for the sperm, a high levels of fructose is a good indication of healthy sperm and low or absence of fructose may indicate the problem with tubular glands posteroinferior to the urinary bladder of males.
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All rights reserved. Any reproducing of this article must have the author name and all the links intact. "Let Take Care Your Health, Your Health Will Take Care You" Kyle J. Norton I have been studying natural remedies for disease prevention for over 20 years and working as a financial consultant since 1990. Master degree in Mathematics, teaching and tutoring math at colleges and universities before joining insurance industries. Part time Health and entertainment Article Writer.

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