What Does My Semen Analysis Test Report Indicate?

Posted on Sun, 3 Jan 2016

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Question : i am 31 yr male very recently i tested my semen the sperm count is 14 and motility is very low (rapid linear -0%, Slow linear 10 %, non progressive 15 %, Immotile 75%) is there is any chance of improving motility and sperm count. at the lab it was very difficult to ejaculate due to the uninspiring conditions ? is it have any impact on sperm count. Tested after 36 hour of absence, some site shows it require 48 hr absence from sexual activity.

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (18 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
72 hours of abstinence required

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concerns about semen analysis.

ideally you need atleast 72 hours of abstinence. Hence your semen analysis is not reliable.

Please repeat semen analysis is another standard laboratory after 72 hours of abstinence.

Further need to treat can be decided based upon the semen analysis. Please send me repeat semen analysis report.

Let me know if you need anymore help.

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