What does a sperm test include?

Sperm testing is a key method to assess a man's reproductive ability. It is a widely used test method in andrology, urology and reproductive medicine. If a man's sperm is abnormal, it will seriously threaten his health, affect the next generation, and even lead to the deterioration of family relationships. Therefore, when problems are found, they must be tested and treated immediately. So, what does a complete sperm test include? Today, I will share with you.

1. Sperm density

Generally speaking, a normal man's semen volume is about 2-5 ml each time. If the semen volume is less than 1 ml due to the frequency and frequency of ejaculation, it is considered an abnormality in the male sperm, and attention should be paid to it.

2. Color tone and clarity

Generally speaking, normal semen is milky white or grayish white when it is just ejaculated, and will become a transparent milky white after vaporization. If you abstain from sex for too long and have not ejaculated for a long time, the color may become light yellow. However, if there is inflammation or other adverse symptoms of the urinary system, the semen will appear red or dark red ejaculation bleeding. Once this happens, you need to seek immediate and active treatment.

3. Viscosity and vaporization

Normal semen will appear thick and jelly a few seconds after being discharged, and then will begin to vaporize. If the viscosity is low or does not coagulate, it may be due to inflammation of the urinary system, decreased sperm density or blockage of the seminal vesicle. If the male sperm does not vaporize, it may be because inflammation has destroyed the fibrinolytic enzyme. This condition will affect pregnancy and needs to be taken seriously.

4. Sperm survival rate

Sperm survival rate is the content under optical microscope examination. The key observation is the survival rate of male sperm within 30-60 minutes after ejaculation. The normal sperm survival rate is relatively high, around 80%-90%. If the sperm survival rate is low, it will affect the pregnancy and is unhealthy.

5. Sperm morphology

Sperm morphology is also a key item in the whole set of male sperm examinations. It is mainly to observe the abnormal shape of sperm among normal sperm. If the density of such sperm with abnormal shape exceeds 20%, it may cause infertility. Patients need to pay great attention to it and actively seek treatment.

Above I have introduced in detail the examination items included in several key sperm tests. In addition, the sperm test also needs to observe the sperm motility, count, pH value and other different aspects. Through this comprehensive examination, the health of sperm can be clearly determined. If there are problems in the examination, the patient must actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment, which can be more beneficial to their own health and effectively prevent infertility.