For infertile women, in addition to studying the female ovulation cycle, the shape, motility and density of male sperm should also be measured as early as possible. Although some doctors may recommend trying it for a year first, or waiting until it is confirmed that there is a problem with ovulation. But getting a sperm test early can save a lot of time and reduce fear and anxiety. A complete sperm test takes almost the same time as building an ovulation profile. Only by conducting at least three semen analyses, can you have the most basic understanding of sperm health. If any problems are found, more sophisticated testing may be necessary. In men, fertility evaluation includes not only relevant laboratory testing but also a complete medical history and physical examination. It is not uncommon for infertility problems to be revealed by the history or physical examination.
To obtain high-quality semen sampling, semen that has not been ejaculated within two or three days must be collected and must be taken directly to the laboratory for analysis within 2 hours after ejaculation. For the sake of accuracy, it is important to ensure that samples are collected after the same abstinence interval each time. It\’s best to use a clean, wide-mouth glass container, but not necessarily sterile.
Sampling can be done by masturbating, interrupting sexual intercourse, or using condoms that do not contain spermicidal ingredients. The ideal method is masturbation, which is the most accurate collection. Record the name, date and time of collection, and abstinence intervals on the cup. On the way to the laboratory, it is best to put the cup under close-fitting clothing to prevent the semen from cooling.
If you are receiving treatment from a urologist who has experience in treating infertility, you must often go to the laboratory to test semen. Testing only a few times a month is not enough. Testing must be frequent. Listen more to their opinions and communicate directly with doctors and experimenters to learn more about the situation.
The important task of sperm is to penetrate the cervical mucus, quickly pass through the female reproductive system, penetrate the membrane around the egg, and then fertilize the egg. When analyzing a sperm sample, it is common to count the sperm and measure how many active sperm there are and how fast they are moving.
The shape of the sperm is also important because it can show whether the reproductive function is normal and whether the sperm can complete the task of reaching the egg and carrying it therein. Sperm with abnormal-looking heads cannot move, and even if they can move, the speed is slower than normal. The sperm head needs to be of a normal shape so that it can pass through the channels in the cervical mucus, bind to the egg, and penetrate the egg.
If a sperm test shows low sperm count, lack of motility, or abnormal shape, further testing may be needed to determine the real problem. During further testing,You should seek the advice of an infertility specialist.
This article is provided by Baidu Reading and is excerpted from \”The Clear \”Conception\” Plan\” Author: Sun Jianqiu and Xie Yingbiao