Semen Analysis
A semen analysis looks at the volume and quality of a man’s sperm. It is one of the first steps to detect male fertility issues. Semen analysis involves collecting a semen sample and evaluating it in a lab.
What Is Semen?
This substance is released from a man’s penis when he has an orgasm (ejaculates). It contains:
Sperm, male reproductive cells. The cells have a unique shape that contain:
- Head, which includes genetic material (DNA) to fertilize a woman’s egg.
- Tail that helps it travel (“swim”) through a woman’s reproductive system to reach the egg and fertilize it.
Fluids, which make it possible to deposit sperm toward the back of a woman’s vagina. This area is close to the cervix, which is the opening of the uterus, where a fetus develops.
Proteins, vitamins and minerals that fuel the sperm’s journey to the egg.
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