Male Fertility Tests & Results

Borderline sperm parameters explained

Borderline sperm parameters explained

What “borderline” means in semen testing A borderline semen analysis usually means that one or more measured values are close to the lower reference limit used by the laboratory. These reference limits are often based on World Health Organization data and describe values seen in fertile populations; they are not a strict line between fertile […]

Common semen test abnormalities

Common semen test abnormalities

What a semen test is measuring A standard semen analysis usually looks at volume, sperm concentration, total sperm number, motility, morphology, and sometimes pH or liquefaction. Each part answers a different question. Concentration and total count reflect how many sperm are present. Motility describes how many move and how well they move. Morphology refers to […]

What morphology results mean

What morphology results mean

What sperm morphology actually measures Sperm morphology is the assessment of sperm size and shape during a semen analysis. A trained laboratory professional examines stained sperm under a microscope and estimates what percentage have a typical appearance. The report may call these “normal forms.” A normally shaped sperm generally has an oval head, an intact […]

How to read semen analysis results

How to read semen analysis results

Start with the context, not just the numbers A semen analysis is usually part of a male fertility evaluation, but it can also be performed after vasectomy, before fertility treatment, or when there are concerns about ejaculation or reproductive tract function. The report compares measured values with laboratory reference intervals, often based on World Health […]

Male fertility testing and semen analysis preparation

Male fertility testing and semen analysis preparation

Why male fertility testing matters When a couple has difficulty conceiving, evaluation usually involves both partners. Male factor infertility is common, and semen analysis is typically one of the first-line tests because it is relatively noninvasive and can reveal whether sperm production, sperm delivery, or semen quality may be contributing to delayed pregnancy. Clinicians may […]

Semen analysis: how to read results and common abnormalities

Semen analysis: how to read results and common abnormalities

What a semen analysis is, and what it is not A semen analysis is a laboratory test that evaluates the ejaculate. It typically measures semen volume, sperm concentration, total sperm number, motility, morphology, pH, liquefaction, viscosity, and sometimes the presence of round cells, white blood cells, agglutination, or antisperm antibody-related findings. It is commonly used […]