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Done Semen Analysis. What Does It Mean?
I need help understanding my test results. What does this all mean? Percentage non motilesperm 73 percent. Percent non progressive sperm 3 percent. Percent slow progressive sperm 3 percent. Percentage rapid progressive sperm low. 21 percent. Total count of normal and motile sperm low. 24 percent (50-100) sperm density low. Value found 9 10*6/mL (20-999) semen sample volume, value found 7.3 mL (2-999) semen examination. Value found 24. I haven t a clue what any of it means, is it a normal test result
Wed, 10 Oct 2012
Hello and thank you for posting your query on HCM
You have posted your report in a jumbled up mannar, however, I will try to extract most out of it.
I understand from your report that there are motilitily issues in your semen analysis.
for sperme to successfully fertilize an ovum, atleast 50% sperms should be motile. This motility should be rapid progressive forward movement.
If a sperm moves but remains static or shows only slow progressive movement , it is not considered to a satisfactory movement.
In your sample:
% of non motile sperms-73%
% of non progressive sperms-3%
% of slow preogressive sperms-3%
% of rapidly motile sperme-21% (Normal is >50%)
Sperm counts are low
Due to low sperm count and low sperm motility you are likely to suffer from infertility.
Take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
You have posted your report in a jumbled up mannar, however, I will try to extract most out of it.
I understand from your report that there are motilitily issues in your semen analysis.
for sperme to successfully fertilize an ovum, atleast 50% sperms should be motile. This motility should be rapid progressive forward movement.
If a sperm moves but remains static or shows only slow progressive movement , it is not considered to a satisfactory movement.
In your sample:
% of non motile sperms-73%
% of non progressive sperms-3%
% of slow preogressive sperms-3%
% of rapidly motile sperme-21% (Normal is >50%)
Sperm counts are low
Due to low sperm count and low sperm motility you are likely to suffer from infertility.
Take care
Dr Shailja P Wahal
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Hi, welcome to HCM, I am Dr. Das
First of all, sperm count is lower than normal ( normal - >20 million /ml. As per WHO 1999).
NOrmally motile sperm is lower than normal limit ( normal >50% as per WHO1999).
So, overall, there is low sperm count alongwith decreased sperm motility.
You have to consult with your treating doctor, because it leads to infertility.
First of all, sperm count is lower than normal ( normal - >20 million /ml. As per WHO 1999).
NOrmally motile sperm is lower than normal limit ( normal >50% as per WHO1999).
So, overall, there is low sperm count alongwith decreased sperm motility.
You have to consult with your treating doctor, because it leads to infertility.
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