What Does My Semen Analysis Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Mon, 9 Nov 2015

Question: Hi Doctor, We are trying for the baby from last 2-3 months. Last time in May when my husband did the Semen analysis, Motility was not that good. He had again done the test today, We are attaching both the report. Can you please check the advice the further course of action. I am having PCOD, for which I am regularly taking the Glycomet - SR - 500, and doing a regular exercise. Reduce the weight also by 4 kgs.

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Life style modification

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns about low motility.

Your husband's semen analysis is good. Motility is only marginally lower. Please Follow below instructions to improve motility:

1) Let him stop smoking and alcohol if he has habits.

2) Let him lose weight if he is overweight.

3) Let him wear loose pants and undergarments.

However no medicines are required as of now. But this marginal decreased sperm motility is unlikely to have affected the pregnancy possibility.

Get HSG test done for yourself to assess tubal patency.

If you are overweight lose weight to bring BMI to around 25. Weight loss helps in regulararizing periods as well double pregnancy chances.

Let me know if you need any more help.

Regards

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar