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Will sex before the day of semen analysis affect the report?

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Published At July 5, 2016
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Patient's Query

Hi doctor,

In my semen analysis, the semen count is 66. But, there are 95% dead cells. Ultrasound scan revealed that I have varicocele. Can varicocele operation improve the quality of semen? I made sex the day before the analysis. Did it make the difference?

Hi,

Welcome to icliniq.com.

  • Your sperm count is good, but the motility is low. If you plan fertility treatments early, then that will be better.
  • What is the grade of the varicocele? If it is mild, then no need for surgery.
  • Please get 3 hour glucose tolerance test also to rule out diabetes.
  • You can start antioxidants in the meantime to improve sperm quality.

For further information consult an infertility specialist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/infertility-specialist

Patient's Query

Thank you doctor,

It is bilateral grade 1 varicocele. Can I impregnate normally? Do I need IUI or IVF? One month before the motility was 60% as tested in a different test center. It all changed in one month. What shall I do?

Hi,

Welcome back to icliniq.com.

  • Please get a sperm function test called sperm apoptosis from good laboratory. Repeat sperm count and motility with the same sample.
  • From the result we can plan the treatment option. The test has to be done with minimum three days abstinence.

For further information consult an infertility specialist online -->https://www.icliniq.com/ask-a-doctor-online/infertility-specialist

Same symptoms don't mean you have the same problem. Consult a doctor now!

Dr. Talpe Ashwini Nanasaheb
Dr. Talpe Ashwini Nanasaheb

Infertility

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