Semen Analysis Test in Block E, Patel Nagar West, Delhi

A semen analysis is the first and most important test for male fertility. It examines a semen sample for volume, sperm concentration (count), motility (movement), morphology (shape), pH and liquefaction, and sometimes sperm vitality and white cells. Male factors contribute to about half of all cases of couples' infertility, so the test is recommended for both partners early in the evaluation.

Key results include sperm concentration, total motility and progressive motility, which matter most for natural conception, and morphology, where normal forms are usually a small share. Low counts are called oligozoospermia, poor motility asthenozoospermia, abnormal shape teratozoospermia, and absence of sperm azoospermia. Because sperm quality varies from day to day, an abnormal result is repeated after two to three months, and the lab interprets values using the WHO reference limits.

Causes of abnormal results include varicocele, infections, hormonal problems, smoking, alcohol, obesity, heat exposure, certain medicines, stress and genetic conditions. Many causes are treatable.