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What Does this semen Analysis Result Mean?

Hi,

Hope you can help as i have some questions about my semen analysis:

Volume: 4.04ml
pH = 7.5

After this i have 2 columns one that states ‘results’:

Total Sperm Number 275
Sperm Concentration: 68
Progressive Motility: 80
Sperm Morphology 3

Then the other column states ‘Ref Range and Units:

Total Sperm Number: 33-46 million/ejaculation
Sperm Concentration: 12-16 million/ml
Progressive Motility: 31-34%
Sperm Morphology >/= 3.0 %

I really don’t understand the numbers as they dont seem to add up to me, Can you help me better understand what is going on and if these results are as bad as i think they are? It says normal sperm at the bottom but just dont get it.Thanks in advance
Fri, 13 Jan 2017
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Hello dear
I understand your concern
1st column/column is your value of semen analysis
2nd column is reference range (semen analysis in normal group of person).

So your semen analysis is completely normal.
You have excellent sperm count and motility
But morphology is not normal
According to WHO it should be greater than 4%.

I would suggest to go for repeat semen analysis test, 2-4 days after abstinence in NABL accredited laboratory.
Avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water and do regular exercise.
Hope this may help you

Contact further if follow up needed
Best regards
Dr. Sagar
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What Does this semen Analysis Result Mean?

Hello dear I understand your concern 1st column/column is your value of semen analysis 2nd column is reference range (semen analysis in normal group of person). So your semen analysis is completely normal. You have excellent sperm count and motility But morphology is not normal According to WHO it should be greater than 4%. I would suggest to go for repeat semen analysis test, 2-4 days after abstinence in NABL accredited laboratory. Avoid stress, take healthy diet, drink plenty of water and do regular exercise. Hope this may help you Contact further if follow up needed Best regards Dr. Sagar