Male Infertility A child of my own - Andrology Australia
Male Infertility A child of my own - Andrology Australia
Male Infertility A child of my own - Andrology Australia
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Ultrasound may be used if the testes are difficult t<strong>of</strong>eel or if there are lumps that need further testing.What is tested as part <strong>of</strong> a semen analysis?Semen analysis is the laboratory testing <strong>of</strong> freshlyejaculated semen that usually has been producedby masturbation. It is a vital part <strong>of</strong> the testing<strong>of</strong> the male partner. Specially trained laboratorypersonnel are needed to do this test accuratelyand therefore semen analysis should be done inlaboratories with this expertise. A semen analysischecks that sperm are present in the ejaculate andhelps find if there is a problem with the number orquality <strong>of</strong> sperm being produced.[See Section: ‘Semen Analysis’ for more information]The semen analysis includes checking:• The volume, pH (measure <strong>of</strong> acidity/alkalinity)and consistency <strong>of</strong> the semen sample• Sperm concentration: The number <strong>of</strong> sperm inthe ejaculate• Sperm motility: The number <strong>of</strong> spermthat are moving and if they travel in a fast,forward movement• Sperm morphology: The number <strong>of</strong> sperm withan abnormal shapeMALE INFERTILITY 21
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