How many days of abstinence should you take to test sperm quality?

With the deterioration of the social status quo, many couples are unable to conceive due to the pressure of living a life of extreme sexual desire. Most men say that they have strong ejaculation ability and that they can go to the hospital for a checkup without any problems. In this case, only sperm testing can tell who is right and who is wrong. So, what is sperm testing? How many days of abstinence is required for sperm testing?

Sperm testing is also called sperm testing. It is a very basic test item in men's examination and an important part of the diagnosis of male reproductive system diseases. Authoritative experts said that in order to ensure the accuracy of sperm testing, it is generally required to abstain from sex for 3-5 days before the test, but it is not suitable to exceed 7 days. Experts suggest that if it is less than 3 days, the sperm density is insufficient, and if it exceeds 7 days, the dead sperm and abnormal sperm may increase, and the activity rate may be slightly lower, which will affect the test results.

Abstinence includes no abstinence or frequent ejaculation. If you need to conduct multiple semen follow-up examinations, it is recommended that the number of days of abstinence before each semen collection remain unchanged to reduce the fluctuation of semen analysis results. Because if the interval between semen collection is too short, the total number of sperm and the volume of semen will decrease; if it is too long, the number of dead sperm and abnormal sperm will increase. It is best to collect semen by masturbation, which can ensure that the collected semen is detailed. Do not use ordinary condom intercourse to collect semen, because ordinary condoms contain ingredients that can kill sperm, and semen collected in this way affects the analysis of sperm motility.

If you collect sperm far from the laboratory where the sperm is tested (such as at home or in a hotel), the collected sperm should be delivered to the laboratory within one hour, and insulation should be taken during the entire transportation process. When the average temperature is too low (especially in winter), it is best to send it to the laboratory tightly under your underwear.

When collecting semen, use a non-toxic, sterile container with a wide opening (usually provided in hospital outpatient clinics), and be careful not to spill semen outside. If the semen collected is not detailed, it will be difficult to make a proper identification of the semen.