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Can Treatment For Azoospermia Be Done With Taking Semen Culture?
My son-in-law has azoospermia. One andrologist had given him an antibiotic and after that his sperm count shot up from a zero to a good amount. So, would like to ask you if it is possible to find out what kind of infection and which antibiotic is appropriate with a semen culture. Is a semen culture done?
Thu, 29 Oct 2015
Hello
Yes,culture and sensitivity of semen can be done.
Ideally antibiotics should be prescribed based on culture and sensitivity report.
Probably your son-in-law had infection as he responded well to antibiotics.
He may need recent semen analysis.
He may need culture and sensitivity if there are pus cells in semen.
Besides routine investigations he may also need further tests depending upon latest findings.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
Yes,culture and sensitivity of semen can be done.
Ideally antibiotics should be prescribed based on culture and sensitivity report.
Probably your son-in-law had infection as he responded well to antibiotics.
He may need recent semen analysis.
He may need culture and sensitivity if there are pus cells in semen.
Besides routine investigations he may also need further tests depending upon latest findings.
Get well soon.
Take Care
Dr.Indu Bhushan
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