Interpretation of Semen Analysis: In about 60% of an infertile couples male factor either alone or along with female factor is the contributing cause. Semen analysis is the first and most common investigation that is done to exclude or confirm male factor as the contributing cause of infertility. It can give very good information which is discussed here.
Conventional Parameters Count* ≥15 million/mL Motility* (Total)≥ 40% Morphology* (Normal)≥ 4% *WHO 2010 SemenIndex **: Composite Score CxMxN÷100² Often it is seen that one parameter has increased while other has decreased after treatment. S.I. helps in comparing results: C-count in million/mL M-motility % N-normal form % Volume:1.5 to 5.0 mL Low volume Retrograde Ejaculation* (Diagnosed by postorgasmic urine showing many sperms) Ejaculatory Duct Obstruction (Diagnosed by Transrectal USG showing distended seminal vesicle and/or cystic…
