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What Does This semen Analysis Test result Mean?

hi, my husband (30 yrs)semen analysis is as below, color-white reaction-alkaline volume-3ml liqufaction time 1hr sperm count-22 million/ML motility(1hr) motile-30 % sluggish-20% Immotile-50% pus cells-(3-4/hpf) morphology-70% normal Is it is normal? what bothers me the more liquifaction time and presence of pus cells. please answer as we are hardly trying for baby.
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Dear Ma'am, Hi & Welcome.
The result of the semen analysis is suggestive of infection.
1. Liquefaction time is a measure of the time it takes for the semen to liquefy, delayed liquefaction time may indicate inadequate prostate secretions which decreases sperm motility.
If semen does not liquefy in 15 to 30 minutes, fertility could be affected.
2. Pus cells are increased. Normally NO pus cells should be found in semen of a normal person. Increased level indicates possibility of bacterial infection. This increased pus cells can lead to increased time required for liquefaction.
Whereas the color, volume, sperm count, motility 50% (30% active+20% sluggish) & the percentage of normal sperms (morphology) of 70% are within normal limits.
So, he has to be concerned regarding the infection in urogenital tract. In this condition a broad spectrum antibiotic like Ciprofloxacin should be taken. Complete the antibiotic course and then repeat the semen analysis again. For the prescription you should consult with his treating doctor.
Wishing you good luck.
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What Does This semen Analysis Test result Mean?

Dear Ma am, Hi & Welcome. The result of the semen analysis is suggestive of infection. 1. Liquefaction time is a measure of the time it takes for the semen to liquefy, delayed liquefaction time may indicate inadequate prostate secretions which decreases sperm motility. If semen does not liquefy in 15 to 30 minutes, fertility could be affected. 2. Pus cells are increased. Normally NO pus cells should be found in semen of a normal person. Increased level indicates possibility of bacterial infection. This increased pus cells can lead to increased time required for liquefaction. Whereas the color, volume, sperm count, motility 50% (30% active+20% sluggish) & the percentage of normal sperms (morphology) of 70% are within normal limits. So, he has to be concerned regarding the infection in urogenital tract. In this condition a broad spectrum antibiotic like Ciprofloxacin should be taken. Complete the antibiotic course and then repeat the semen analysis again. For the prescription you should consult with his treating doctor. Wishing you good luck.