What is Semen analysis?
The quality of the semen in determined by semen analysis, which includes an examination of different characteristics of the ejaculate, like size, color, smell, viscosity, pH. The study identifies the concentration of the sperm cells in the ejaculate, their motility, and morphology. The spermogram also assesses the agglutination and the presence of other cells in the ejaculate. Every parameter of this analysis is determined by the World Health Organization (WHO).

According to the method, there are two types of semen analysis - conventional and computer-assisted sperm analysis (CASA).

A lab specialist or biologist perform the traditional analysis of semen. The disadvantage of this method is its subjectivity. Thus the results are directly influenced by the knowledge and the experience of the specialist, performing the test. The subjectivity element is removed with the development of the Computer Assisted Sperm Analysis (CASA).
Since 2010 Dr. Shterev Hospital provides Computer Assisted Sperm Analysis (CASA) through the system Sperm Class Analyzer® (SCA), developed by the leading company Microptic (EU). The system performs quantity and quality analysis if the semen based on the criteria of WHO. The advantages of SCA are related to its higher objectivity, accuracy, and exactitude, as with the fast analysis results. The software also allows analysis with the Kruger strict criteria, examination of biological survival, morphology, DNA fragmentation of the sperm cells. Repetition of the semen analysis and control over its reliability are possible by the photo and video system record.

What is the preparation?
To correct performance of the semen analysis, the patient must comply with these conditions:
- 3 to 5 days of sexual absence before the test
- Avoid antibiotic treatment (2 weeks minimum)
- Avoid alcohol in the days before the analysis
- Good general health (no fever)
- Inform the laboratory specialist if you take some medicine or supplements
- You have to use a sterile container to collect the whole quantity of the ejaculate

Do I need to book an appointment?
The preliminary booking of appointment is mandatory for performing a Semen analysis.

Dr. Shterev Hospital team has more than 30 years of experience in the field of assisted reproductive techniques. For that period, the specialists managed to help thousands of women and couples to feel the greater joy - the happy laughter of their one baby. More than 10 000 are the children born after different assisted reproductive techniques and modern laboratory methods for infertility treatment, applied by all the gynecologists, embryologists, and biologists in Dr. Shterev Hospital.