MALE FERTILITY: The Semen Analysis and Sperm

Join double board certified OBGY and REI, fertility doctor, Natalie Crawford MD as she helps you understanding the semen analysis and male infertility. The semen analysis tells us about sperm which is a reflection of male hormones and fertility.

Answered in this question:

How do you prepare for the semen analysis?

What is the process at the clinic?

Do you need an appointment?

Do you collect on site or at home?

Do you need to keep the sperm warm?

What is checked in the semen analysis?

What does it mean if the volume was low?

What does the pH of sperm mean? What is congenital bilateral absence of the vas deferens?

What does the concentration reflect?

Do we need a semen analysis if someone has had kids before? How long does sperm live?

What is a normal concentration of sperm?

How does heat impact the sperm What is a normal motility?

What is the total motile sperm count? What is morphology?

What does it mean if sperm are abnormally shaped?

How can I improve sperm counts?