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What subject does the semen test involve?

Asked by:Bailey

Asked on:Mar 31, 2026 12:52 PM

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  • Ruby Ruby

    Mar 31, 2026

    Every couple hopes to give birth to a smart baby, and before preparing for pregnancy, couples need to do detailed physical examinations. For men, the test of sperm quality is a very important test, because the quality of sperm is also related to the woman's pregnancy, but what parts of the test of male sperm are involved?

    First of all, generally speaking, testing male sperm is a routine semen examination, and the departments that men can undergo include urology, andrology, reproductive medicine, etc. Under normal circumstances, the color of male semen should be a little yellowish or gray. If the color of sperm is abnormal, you need to pay close attention to it. This situation may be due to reproductive infection or other diseases.

    Secondly, by checking the quality of a man's sperm, you can determine whether the man is pregnant, and infertility can be ruled out through sperm testing, which is also the key to creating a smart baby. Only by detecting problems as early as possible through examination can we carry out targeted treatment, or improve our diet in time to improve the quality of our sperm.

    Finally, there are many common problems that men have when going to the hospital for sperm quality testing. For example, men must maintain a stable mood before going for the test, and they also need to abstain from sex for three to five days before taking the sperm quality test. However, there are many factors that affect the semen analysis process. Therefore, you cannot be upset if there is a problem in one test. It is recommended to conduct follow-up consultations to clarify.

    It is possible to treat andrology and infertility. Sperm penetration test: including post-sexuality test, sperm capillary penetration test, and sperm cervical mucus penetration test. Semen test: Semen is usually collected using massage techniques. Normally, it is milky white, but slightly alkaline. Under high power, a full line of lecithin particles, a small amount of squamous epithelial cells, amyloid bodies and sperm can be seen, and the white blood cell count is <10. When there is inflammation, the number of white blood cells increases, or even large piles of pus balls are seen, and the soy lecithin particles are significantly reduced.

    It takes 5-7 days after a man ejaculates for the sperm to be mature and reach a sufficient number. To do a sperm test, it takes 3-5 days of abstinence, not more than 7 days, so that the test results are more accurate.

    Generally speaking, sexual intercourse often dilutes the concentration of male sperm. It is recommended not to keep the male testicles at high temperatures for a long time; not to drink soft drinks; and to eat less coriander and celery, because these have spermicidal effects. The cost of routine semen examination is about 100 yuan, and the results can be obtained on the same day.

    Semen contains sperm produced by testicles, semen, mixed components produced by cyst glands, bulbourethral glands, paraurethral glands, etc. Semen contains sperm and seminal plasma. The main purpose of sperm testing is to understand the function of testicles into sperm, the function of various sex hormones in promoting sperm perfection, and the metabolic function.

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