Semen analysis

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Semen analysis

Overview

Risks

Results

Semen analysis

Alternative Names:

Male fertility test; Sperm count

What the risks are:

There are no risks.

Special considerations:

Approximately half of couples unable to have children have a male infertility problem. One of the first tests done to evaluate a man's fertility is the semen analysis.

There are many unknowns in male infertility. The results from the test may fail to explain the cause. If a low sperm count or abnormal semen is found, further testing may be required.

Review Date: 6/6/2005
Reviewed By: David R. Knowles, M.D., Scottsdale Urologic Surgeons, Scottsdale, AZ. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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