Semen Analysis And PCT Done. What Does The Reports Says?

Posted on Sun, 4 Nov 2012

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Question : Hi I am thirty two year old male with semen analysis done :

Volume : 2.O ml
Color: Creamy
Liquefaction time More than 2 hrs
Reaction Alkaline
Count : 20 milllion/ ml
Active : 60 %
Sluggish : 10%
Dead : 30 %
P Cells : 1-2 /HPE
EPi cells Nil
Erthryocytes : None
ABN forms : Nil

There was an abstinence of 2.5 days

We also had PCT done which was normal after 12 hrs of coitus

Please let us know the interpretation of the above reports. Esp Liquefaction time More than 2 hrs

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (33 minutes later)

Hi,
Thanks for your query.

Following is my reply to your queries :

1) The semen parameters look good. Nothing to worry.

2) There are very few pus cells which indicate infection.

3) Increased viscocity & liquifaction time also suggest infection. Generally they get treated by their own. Its not a major factor to cause infertility.

4) Please take a course of antibiotic prescribed from your doctor. It is good enough to treat the infection and liquifaction.

5) It is advisable to take another test after a course of antibiotic. I am sure your infection can be treated & liquifaction will be normalized.

6) If infection still persists or liquifaction is increased after a course of antibiptic, please get semen culture test done which detects exact organism and sensitive antibiotic.

Regards,
Dr. Mahesh Koregol.
IVF & Infertility specialist.

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