How Semen Analysis Works

A semen analysis is a test done on man to measure the amount and quality of their reproductive fluid called semen and their reproductive cells called sperm. A man’s reproductive system includes two glands called testicles or testes. They’re located inside a patch of skin called the scrotum and the scrotum is outside the body which keeps the testicles cool enough to make sperm. Lear how to have great sex over and over again.

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The Epidermis

​Connected to each testicle is a massive coiled tubes called the epidermis. Each epididymis stores immature sperm while they continue to develop. During sex, sperm travel through a tube attached to the epididymis called the vas deferens to another tube called the ejaculatory duct.
 
There, sperm mixed with fluid from two glands called seminal vesicles as well as the prostate gland. Now called semen, this fluid mixture exits the body through the urethra; the tube inside the penis that usually carries urine. 

During Intercourse

During sex with a woman, this process called ejaculation deposits semen in her vagina. Semen contains tens of million of sperm.  From the vagina, sperm can pass through the cervix, uterus, and fallopian tubes to fertilize an egg from the woman’s body. Fertilization of the egg marks the beginning of human development during pregnancy. 

Semen Analysis

A man’s doctor may recommend a semen analysis if he is unable to get a woman pregnant after at least a year of unprotected sex. This is caused by low sperm count. A test may be done to make sure there are no sperm in the semen. For semen analysis, men need to provide a semen sample after not ejaculating for two to five days.
 
Usually men collect semen in a sterile cup or jar after stimulating themselves to ejaculation called masturbating or a doctor may provide a special condom to collect the semen at home during sex. It’s important to collect all the ejaculated semen.  Samples collected at home should be kept at body temperature and returned to the lab within two hours for reliable results.
 
In the lab, the person testing the semen will look at the total amount or volume of the semen sample. The normal volume ranges one-and-a-half to five milliliters or about a third of a teaspoon to one teaspoon. However, you can boost your volume with Semenax. 
 
If the semen volume is too low it may not have enough sperm or enough fluid to nourish and help transport the sperm to a woman’s egg. The lab will also look at the thickness of the semen.
 
If the semen is too thick, the sperm will be trapped within it. The next three main tests will be done on the semen sample under a microscope.
 
First, a test called a sperm count will measure the number of sperm per ml of semen. If the sperm count is low it decreases the chances of getting a woman pregnant. Second, a motility test will look at the way the sperm move or swim.

Conclusion

If the sperm have poor motility they swim too slowly or don’t swim properly. With poor motility, the sperm may not be able to swim toward a woman’s egg to fertilize it. A morphology test will look at the shape of the sperm. Sperm with abnormal morphology may have a shape that causes poor motility or the sperm may not be able to fertilize an egg even if they reach it.