Hong Kong
A member asked:
hi doctormy hubby has a normal semen analysis except the liquefaction time more than 2 hrs....is there a problem?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Gregory Lewis answered
Urology 44 years experience
See Below: Delayed liquefaction (DL) > 1 hour can be factor in male infertility and often implies a problem with the prostate or seminal vesicles: infection, inflammation, genetic, etc. A Post-Coital test should be done next to see if DL is truly a problem. No consensus on optimal treatment. Options include hydration, antibiotics, anti-inflammatory meds, diuretic, Mucinex, (guaifenesin) and various homeopathic medicines.
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A 39-year-old member asked:
What is the average cost of a semen analysis & how long does it take?
3 doctor answers • 12 doctors weighed in
Dr. Howard Usitalo answered
Urology 40 years experience
Semen analysis: Price is generally $100-$150. Actually takes <1 hour to do depending on the lab.
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Dr. Mark Perloe commented
Fertility Medicine 45 years experience
If the morphology is part of the evaluation, the price will be a bit higher and it may take a day or so as the result is often double checked by other technologists before being reported.
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A 36-year-old member asked:
Can my semen analysis be affected by what I eat?
2 doctor answers • 5 doctors weighed in
Dr. Eric Umbreit answered
Urology 14 years experience
Not likely: The most important thing is to not ejaculate for 48 hours prior to the collection. This ensures that counts are accurate.
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A 48-year-old member asked:
How to understand my semen analysis. What is most important?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Gerard Honore answered
Fertility Medicine 29 years experience
Have a dr. explain: It's all important, for different reasons. One way of simplifying a sa is to multiply the total count (concentration * volume) by the %motility * %morphology to get a total-motile-normal count. That said, you really can't understand a sa from a short explanation, ask the responsible doctor to explain it!
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India
A 26-year-old female asked:
In semen analysis vol is 2.1 ml . Is this a right amount to concive?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Ivan Colon answered
Urology 27 years experience
Yes: A normal semen analysis can involve several factors. According to the who (world health organization) normal volume of the semen is 1.5ml to 5ml. Other factors for successful conception have to be considered such as motility, concentration, morphology. Not to mention the female factors.
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A 31-year-old member asked:
Where can I get my semen analysis results interpretted?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Khurram Rehman answered
Fertility Medicine 26 years experience
A Fertility clinic: The doctor ordering the semen analysis should be able to interpret it for you. Having said that, if you're trying to conceive a fertility clinic (reproductive endocrinology and infertility md) should be able to help if you're trying to conceive.
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