Male factor infertility is diagnosed with a semen analysis test, also called a male fertility test or sperm count test . It’s an accurate diagnostic procedure that shows the sperm count in the semen, its shape, and movement. If your doctor suspects male-factor infertility, they will order a semen analysis test. Book your semen analysis test at the Australian Concept Infertility Medical Center and rule out male-factor infertility as the possible cause of your infertility.
When a man ejaculates, they release a fluid called semen containing sperm. Ideally, the sperm count in the semen should be above 15 million per milliliter. For a male partner to impregnate a woman, around 40% of their sperm should move in the right direction and have an appropriate shape.
That’s, however, not the case for every man. Some experience difficulty conceiving naturally. As much as half of all infertility cases are linked to male-factor infertility, which is often caused by low sperm count.
Semen analysis is the primary test that evaluates your sperm count, morphology, and other vital parameters that indicate your ability to get your partner pregnant. It’s recommended when:
The test helps your doctor determine whether your semen sample has a normal sperm count and whether the sperm is viable enough to fertilize an egg.
Semen analysis reports can vary from lab to lab, and the vitals checked in each report depend on the purpose of testing. For instance, semen analysis for post-vasectomy shows the sperm count in the semen. Semen analysis for infertility testing is quite comprehensive and looks at multiple parameters, including:
Calculates the total sperm count per milliliter of semen. Ideally, sperm count in your semen sample should be above 15 or 20 million per milliliter of semen.
Sperm movement or motility represents the sperm’s ability to move after ejaculation. It’s usually graded between 0 and 4, with 0 showing no sperm motility and 3-4 representing good motility. As mentioned above, at least 40% of the sperm in your semen sample must have good motility for successful fertilization.
A normal sperm has an oval head, a single tail, and a normal mid-section. A higher count of abnormal-shaped sperm can be the cause of male infertility.
A normal semen report has a pH level between 7.2 and 7.8. A pH level of 8 or above indicates an infection, while a pH level below 7 indicates a blocked ejaculatory duct.Liquefaction time shows how fast the semen, which is a gel-like, thick fluid, transforms into a thin liquid ideal for fertilization. It should take less than 60 minutes.
The semen volume shows the amount of semen released during ejaculation. It should be above 1.5 milliliters in a single ejaculate to be considered normal.
The test results also show the color of the semen. Typically, it should be whitish or gray. If it’s red-tinted, it could indicate blood in the semen. The yellowish hue in the semen can be a sign of jaundice.
Semen analysis is a simple test. Your doctor will ask you to send your semen sample to the lab for evaluation. Here’s how it works:
You need to ejaculate in a collection cup in a fertility clinic. You can also collect your semen sample at home, although it’s required that you send the sample to your fertility doctor within one hour and keep it at room temperature.
Here’s how you can prepare for semen analysis:
Your fertility doctor may ask you to submit another sample in the next 2-3 weeks to get an accurate diagnosis. You may even need to send more samples in three months. That’s because the semen sample of the same man can vary in each ejaculation.
A single semen analysis test in Lahore, Pakistan, can cost between PKR 2,500 and 4,000, although the price may vary depending on the laboratory. To ensure the most accurate results, we utilize both manual techniques and CASA (Computer-Assisted Semen Analysis), combining traditional expertise with advanced technology to provide the best outcomes for our patients. The Australian concept offers competitive pricing for this test and IVF and other infertility treatment options. To learn more about the cost of semen analysis in Pakistan, it’s advisable to contact our representative. We offer free consultation to help you analyze the cost of the test and other procedures.
Let’s discover the factors that make the Australian concept one of the best fertility clinics in Pakistan.
We have a team of experienced fertility and IVF specialists qualified from international medical institutions. Our professionals have majored in embryology, andrology, and assisted reproductive technology, to name a few. We believe in proper diagnosis, as that helps us rule out different medical causes of infertility and find the most suitable treatment plan to help you conceive.
We have equipped our fertility centers with advanced technology, like Preimplantation Genetic Testing and egg freezing. We also have a MIRI® TL Incubator with six chambers, which monitors the embryos in real time without removing them from the chambers. The tool creates high-quality images.
We follow a patient-centric treatment approach, keeping all your test results and our discussion confidential. We also believe in offering personalized care that is unique to each patient.
Our fertility specialists will carefully assess your test results and explain everything in detail to help you understand what your semen analysis test tells about your fertility.
As mentioned earlier, your semen analysis test presents various parameters, including your semen volume, sperm appearance, motility, morphology, pH levels, liquefaction time, and more. Your test result is considered normal if these variables appear to be within the normal range.
If your test results are normal, our doctor will schedule other fertility tests for you and your partner to identify the underlying cause of your infertility. In case of abnormal results, we will schedule further tests, like genetic tests, hormone testing, urinalysis, etc. We will work with you to choose the most appropriate and feasible treatment plan.
Australian Concept allows you to discuss your problems with our fertility specialists. Our first free consultation gives you an idea of what to expect from our team and how we can help you achieve your parenthood goals.
We will tell you whether you need sperm analysis, the cost of the treatment, and how the process works. You can email us at info@australianconcept.com or call us at +923041112229. After the consultation, we will schedule semen analysis and other required tests.
Australian Concept is always available to assist you. Whether you are diagnosed with male-factor infertility or are looking for an accurate diagnosis procedure, we are here to assist you through every step of your infertility diagnosis and treatment.
Normal sperm count in semen analysis is between 15 million and 200 million sperm per milliliter.
It costs around 1000 to 3000 PKR.
Avoid sexual intercourse, alcohol, and hormone medication for 2-3 weeks. Your doctor will guide you on how best you can prepare for the test.
You need to collect your semen sample and send it to the lab. It takes anywhere between 24 hours and a week to get results.
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