S/A results?

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Registered: 05-08-2008
S/A results?
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Mon, 08-31-2009 - 2:21pm

here are the numbers I got back from the S/A, im not sure how to read them, any help would be great!

Ct. per ML: 58

%Motility: 55

Total Motile: 3.50


I will be talking to the Dr. but wanted some help on these first in case they aren't what they are supposed to be then I can get a list of questions for my appointment.

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Registered: 01-09-2009
In reply to: lincox12
Mon, 08-31-2009 - 3:09pm

Semen analysis

Semen volume
Normal: 2–6 milliliters (mL) (0.002–0.006 L, SI units) per ejaculation

Abnormal: An abnormally low or high semen volume is present, which may sometimes cause fertility problems.

Liquefaction time
Normal: 20–30 minutes after collection

Abnormal: An abnormally long liquefaction time is present, which may indicate an infection.

Sperm count
Normal: 40 million spermatozoa per ejaculate or more

0 sperm per milliliter if the man has had a vasectomy

Abnormal: A very low sperm count is present, which may indicate infertility. But a low sperm count does not always mean that a man cannot father a child. Men with sperm counts below 1 million have fathered children.

Sperm shape (morphology)
Normal: More than 70% of the sperm have normal shape and structure.

Abnormal: Sperm can be abnormal in several ways, such as having two heads or two tails, a short tail, a tiny head (pinhead), or a round (rather than oval) head. Abnormal sperm may be unable to move normally or to penetrate an egg. Some abnormal sperm are usually found in every normal semen sample. But a high percentage of abnormal sperm may make it more difficult for a man to father a child.

Sperm movement (motility)
Normal: More than 60% of the sperm show normal forward movement.

Abnormal: Sperm must be able to move forward (or "swim") through cervical mucus to reach an egg. A high percentage of sperm that cannot swim properly may impair a man's ability to father a child.

Semen pH
Normal: Semen pH of 7.2–8.0

Abnormal: An abnormally high or low semen pH can kill sperm or affect their ability to move or to penetrate an egg.

White blood cells
Normal: No white blood cells or bacteria are detected.

Abnormal: Bacteria or a large number of white blood cells are present, which may indicate an infection.



iVillage Member
Registered: 05-08-2008
In reply to: lincox12
Mon, 08-31-2009 - 3:29pm
ahh so count is ok but motility is low, thanks for all that info!
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Registered: 06-17-2009
In reply to: lincox12
Mon, 08-31-2009 - 5:54pm

It also depends on how they test.

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Registered: 11-30-2005
In reply to: lincox12
Mon, 08-31-2009 - 8:07pm

Also, be sure to get the morphology percentage, too.

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