semen test report

In order to check whether a man's body is healthy, he needs to go to the hospital for some routine physical examinations to judge. Sperm testing is one of the andrological examinations. So, what are the basic examinations for spermatozoa? How to judge the report of sperm test? How much does a semen test cost? What are the frequently asked questions about sperm testing?

What is a semen test?

The sperm test we often talk about is actually a routine test, sometimes called a routine semen test. Sperm testing belongs to the scope of chemical laboratory testing and is a common test in departments such as andrology and reproductive departments. It is worth mentioning that sperm testing can also be used as a reference for gynecology.

Sperm testing can play a very important role in premarital examination. If the couple has normal sexual intercourse and has not become pregnant without using contraception for 2 years, then it is necessary to consider whether they are suffering from infertility. The first step is to check whether the man's sperm is normal.

Routine physical examination for semen

The main content of sperm testing is routine physical examination, which usually checks sperm color, sperm count, sperm motility rate, etc.

1. Sperm color

If everything is normal, the semen should be completely transparent and grayish white.； If you abstain from sex for too long, it will turn slightly yellow. ； If you suffer from inflammation, the semen will be yellow or even contain blood.

2. Sperm density

Under normal circumstances, the volume of semen discharged each time is between two and six ml, depending on the frequency and frequency. If it is less than one milliliter each time, the sperm density is too low. If it is less than six ml, the sperm density is too high. Both of these situations are abnormal.

3. Sperm liquefaction time

The semen is like glue when it is first discharged, but after five to thirty minutes it will turn into a liquid. We call this vaporization. The process of sperm liquefaction requires the assistance of a large number of proteolytic enzymes. If the sperm is thicker and difficult to vaporize, then there may be abnormalities in the man's prostate or seminal vesicles.

4. Semen ph pH

Normal semen should be slightly alkaline, which means the measured pH is between 7.2 and 7.8. If the pH value is lower than seven, it is acidic, and if it exceeds eight, it is alkaline. Neither of these conditions is very healthy.

5. Sperm count

Refers to the total number of sperm per ml of semen. Under normal circumstances, the density of sperm per ml of semen exceeds tens of millions. If it is less than this standard, it is oligozoospermia, which will have an impact on the creation of future generations. And the normal activity of male sperm within one hour after ejaculation should account for at least 60%.