Semen Analysis

• Semen volume, consistency and quality.
• Sperm count, percentage of active sperm, sperm shape and the presence of elements other than sperm, such as blood cells or evidence of infection.
• See bottom of this page for an indication of what is normal.

WHO NEEDS IT?

Any couple concerned about their fertility should ensure that the man is testedis . This particularly important for the following;

• Men with a history of reproductive tract infections or STDs
• Men concerned about exposure to environmental pollutants
• Men exposed to workplace hazards
• Male athletes exposed to conditions which might lower sperm counts

WHY BOTHER WITH IT?

• The male partner contributes to almost half of all infertility problems that couples face.
• 10-20% of all men have sperm counts below the WHO cut-off level.
• 2-3% of all males are completely infertile and produce no sperm at all.
• A simple semen test can prevent a lot of unecessary time, investigation of the female partner, and the associated costs.

HOW DO YOU DO IT?

• You can use our home screening test which is accurate and will indicate whether the sperm count is above or below the WHO cut-off levels defining fertility status. This is quick, private, and inexpensive test.
• You can arrange a test through your doctor. This should certainly be done if you come up negative with our home screening test. The doctors laboratory will also be able to assess other aspects of the semen such as sperm motility etc.