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Semen Analysis

Test performed to see the concentration, motility, and morphology of sperm in a man's semen is called semen analysis. In this test, they also check the pH level of the semen, the fructose level in it, and the time taken for the thick white semen to turn liquid (liquefaction time).

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Can I get pregnant if I had sex on 13th day of my cycle?

Query: Hi doctor, I got married before three and a half years and before three months decided to have baby. Last month I consulted a gynecologist. She did some test both for me and my husband. Everything is normal except that I am hypothyroid. Doctor prescribed me Thyronorm tablets for three months. Again ...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your problem. You should be aware that chance of pregnancy is there in every cycle, but in which cycle you will be pregnant is not predictable. The more desperate you become, the stress will cause more delay and so relax. You have mentioned that all tests w...  Read Full »

Kindly tell me a feedback on my semen analysis report.

Query: Hello doctor,I would like to get a feedback on the semen analysis report.  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your reports (attachment removed to protect patient identity). Your sperm count is normal, but the motility and normal forms are low. If you are taking any medicine or nutritional supplements on a regular basis, then it may be due to its side ef...  Read Full »

Can low sperm volume cause infertility in me?

Query: Hi doctor, I feel that I have low sperm volume. We are trying for baby over the last four months. We used to have sex daily but only once as I have low volume of sperm. Sometime sperms come after intercourse. My wife has a regular 30 days of cycle (May 4, June 4, July 7, August 6 and September 4). F...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read and understood your problem. I would like to suggest you to get semen analysis done after two days abstaining from sex. If this test is normal then your wife will need tests, but you can wait few months for that. You can go for alternate day sex which is enoug...  Read Full »

Can Clomid help a woman get pregnant?

Query: Hi doctor, I am 36 years old. I am trying to get conceive, but my periods are irregular. In the past, I was never able to conceive with irregular periods. I do have children, but they were conceived when my cycles were normal. I do not feel like I have time to wait it out though. I have been trying ...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your problem. Have you done any tests for your periods? If not, then you need to do the following blood test. Check your blood sugar post prandial, thyroid-stimulating hormone, follicle stimulating hormone, AMH (anti-mullerian hormone), prolactin, testosterone...  Read Full »

I am a 27-year-old male and underwent a semen culture test. What do my test reports suggest?

Query: Hello doctor, I am a 27-year-old male with a height of 5 feet 7 inches and a weight of 67 kgs. My wife and I do not have any sex-related problems. We had sexual intercourse from the 10th to the 25th day of the menstrual cycle. I do not have any erection-related problems. My wife is currently taking ...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your semen report (attachment removed to protect the patient's identity) is normal, but you have an infection in your semen. You can undergo a semen culture and sensitivity test so that I can suggest appropriate antibiotics. The normal sperm count should be more than...  Read Full »

Why are eggs not maturing in my ovaries?

Query: Hi doctor, I am trying to conceive for over a year now, but unsuccessful. I went to a gynecologist and he told me that I have no eggs maturing in my ovary and was given Clomid 50 mg. My eggs did not mature and it only grows up to 10 mm. He asked me to come again to try IUI treatments. He mentioned t...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have to do blood tests such as fasting sugar, thyroid stimulating hormone (TSH), prolactin and follicle stimulating hormone (FSH), testosterone and ultrasound of pelvis to see the cause for the immaturity of eggs. Depending on the reports, treatment is advised. Hormo...  Read Full »

Kindly explain the results of my semen analysis report for infertility.

Query: Hello doctor, My liquification time is 30 minutes, abstinence is three days, appearance is grey opalescent, consistency is normal, pH is 8, agglutination is nil with seminal volume of 2 ml, sperm concentration of 77 million/ml, morphology of 40%, progressive motility of 40% and rapid progressive of ...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. Semen report is normal. Sperm concentration should be 15 million/ml, morphology should be 4 %, progressive motility should be 40%. Now read this: Infertility can occur be due to many reasons. Several tests of both partners are done including but not limited to semen ...  Read Full »

Do I need ICIS for IVF?

Query: Hi doctor, I have recently had a semen analysis in anticipation of doing IVF with my wife. The two parameters showed up as low percentage of normal morphology and motility index. I will attach the semen analysis results along with this query. My questions are the following. Am I considered subjectiv...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your total motility is normal and the morphology is low. To improve normal morphology, please stay away from heat, chemical, smoking, alcohol and cold compress the testes daily for five minutes. My advice is to take vitamins C, E, B complex, folic acid, zinc and eat more...  Read Full »

Does 62% of abnormal sperm indicate infertility?

Query: Hi doctor, My sperm analysis report shows 62% abnormal spermatozoa. Is it something to worry?  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. It may be due to infection, smoking, alcohol, chemicals, pollutants and excessive heat exposure. If you have any of these, then remove that. What is the count and motility?   Read Full »

The recent semen analysis report shows low motility and low morphology. What could be the cause?

Query: Hi doctor, Hope you are doing well. I have been married for eight months now, and to date, my wife did not get pregnant. My wife has PCOS. I tested for the following four months before marriage, and semen analysis came normal. One month before the wedding, I tested again, and the semen analysis came...  Read Full »


Dr. Purushottam Sah

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. It may happen if you took any medicine between the third and fourth semen analysis test, or you might have had any illness or stress. To improve your fertility, you should take more fruits and vegetables, cut down on smoking and alcohol, stay away from heat and chemica...  Read Full »

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