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When you have semen analsysis test done can it tell if you have environmental damage and chemicals from cleaning products or infection in your sperm ?

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Dr. Richard Sarle answered

No: Tells you sperm # and quality; doesn't tell you reason for abnormality.

Answered 4/4/2013

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A member asked:

When you have semen analsysis test done can it tell if you have environmental damage and chemicals from cleaning products or infection in your sperm ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Sarle answered

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