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Should Semen Analysis Be Done While Trying To Conceive?

Posted on Tue, 15 Apr 2014

Question: Hi Doctor, We are in 3rd month of TTC. I had my periods start on 28th day last two months, however received it on 26th day this month. Should i be worried and would this be considered as irregular periods? Should my husband be getting his semen analysis done? Thanks & Regards, XXXX

Answered by Dr. Kamalpreet Kaur (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer: Give a fair trial to TTC first. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Your periods are not irregular. 4-5 days earlier or late are not an irregularity. It is only 3 months that you are trying to conceive. I t is written in the books that even if you do not take any precaution, 1 year is the normal time for a couple to conceive. But in your case, since you are 30, so you may wait for 6 months that is 3 months more for a self trial before going in for any investigations. So, your husband's semen analysis can wait as well for 3 more months. Yes, you should take a trial in your ovulation days which will be 12 - 14 th day in your cycle length and you should try during these and following 7 days. Also, take a healthy diet and don't stress out yourself whether you will get the result this month or not. Please try to avoid smoking and alcohol both of you, if you take. Also start taking folic acid tablet in the pre conception period. Thanks and good luck.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E

Follow up: Dr. Kamalpreet Kaur (1 hour later)

Sure Doctor, Today is my 1st day of periods, so can we start from the 9th day (from 5th April) and go upto 21st day (18th April) ? Would this be practical? Regards, XXXX

Answered by Dr. Kamalpreet Kaur (22 minutes later)

Brief Answer: You can try ovulation strips. Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX Thanks for writing again. For a self trial and without knowing about ovulation study or exact date of ovulation this is the ideal estimated days. If it does not seem practical to you then you can get ovulation strips available in the market, like i- sure and test for ovulation day and take care of those days and following 3 days also.Egg once released is viable for 24 hours and sperms can remain for 72 hours. So, unless we follow all the things sonographically, this can be done. Thanks.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj

Follow up: Dr. Kamalpreet Kaur (1 hour later)

Thank you Doctor, my last question to you Not everyday does my husband have good amount of sperms released. Sometimes its less.. sometimes its good. Would i reduce my chances of getting pregnant during less sperm days? Is this natural? Thanks & Regards, XXXX

Answered by Dr. Kamalpreet Kaur (7 hours later)

Brief Answer: Semen amount does not matter Detailed Answer: Hi XXXXXXX I suppose you are talking about the amount of semen or ejaculate and not the sperm count. It really does not matter. The average amount of ejaculate is just 2.5 ml roughly and it contains millions of sperms. You know, only 1 sperm is required to fertilise an egg out of millions and the ejaculate is just the transport medium for sperms.It takes only 5mts. for the sperm to reach an egg and then so many process of fertilisation in tube and then implantation and so on depending on various factors.Even the precum can cause pregnancy. So, don't be so anxious and think positive. Things will work out well by God's grace. Thanks and do well.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Yogesh D