Hi!
This is Dr. Shah, Consultant andrologist and sexologist in chennai and in today’s short post we are going to discuss on the question – “How To Know Sperm Count Without Test?”
Now, I am sure you are aware of the fact that male infertility is rampantly rising all around the globe.
But, most men, who come to a fertility clinic to meet and infertility specialist frequently shy away from any type of testing related to sperm or semen in general.
However, you can’t blame them!!
Furthermore, the feeling of discomfort further rises when these guys meet an infertility specialist who is not a female!. This is more so true in a conservative city like Chennai.
Most men who come to me for an infertility evaluation are pretty open about their problems, yet, a small fraction of them ask me this question time and again…
“How To Know Sperm Count Without Test?”
Here is the honest answer…
There is no accurate way to determine the exact sperm count without a proper and full-fledged semen analysis!
Sorry to disappoint, but that is the absolute truth!. I swear!
There are numerous sperm check at home kits being sold online that claim to tell if your sperm count test is normal
Sadly
That is very, very, I mean very far from the truth
Just remember, that none of these kits can ever guarantee your ability to father a child!.
Sadly, none of these at home kits that claim to assess sperm count are sensitive or specific enough to detect zero sperm count specifically.
However, there are few kits that are sensitive enough for sperm counts up to 2 million/ml, I will reserve my judgment on them.
The semen analysis test even for a single male can change from place to place and time to time.
I only recommend doing a proper semen analysis as per the WHO 2010 Laboratory andrology guidelines from a well-certified lab
I good report usually will give you the following metrics on your semen
- Sperm count
- The Sperm motility along with three subtypes as follows a) sperm progressive motility b) sperm non-progressive motility c) immotile sperm
- The Sperm morphology and other types of sperm defects
- Vitality of sperm
- Semen Volume, Ph and a host of other data
And, that is not the end of the story!
Every man who ever has a semen analysis should get a clinical workup that includes
- an in-depth male history taking
- and also a thorough physical examination of his testis size and other reproductive organs
At this juncture, I should also tell you that your semen is a very complex fluid.
Every parameter of semen, and especially the sperm count, motility and morphology can change from one report to another.
Anything about Sperm biology usually is darn confusing!.
Lastly,
What is the normal sperm count?
That is about 15 million sperms per ml of semen!. Just remember that, the next time you look at your test results.
Oh…
And do not get upset if you get a bad result, just get it rechecked in a proper well-certified andrology laboratory!
I hope you enjoyed this short read on…
“How To Know Sperm Count Without Test?”
This is Dr. Shah, Consultant in Male Infertility & Sexual Health,
Do drop in your questions in the form below!
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My Semen Analysis report:
Please check and confirm if it is positive or negative in the test result.
Volume: 4.0 ml, PH :7.2,Fructose: Detected,
Color: Greyes white,Liquification : 2 Hrs Viscosity :High, Sperum Count: 35 mill/ml, Normal forms : 65%(Abnormal:35%), Motility:60%(Progressive:25%, Non progressive:35%), Immotility:40% , Pus cells:3-5 hpd, Red cells, Crystals ,Amorphous, Bacteria, Ephethelial Cells :Nill,
Its a normal report!
Sir plz i want ur email id that i can send u my reports if there is any possible then i take the appoint ment bcoz iam from andhra vijayawada city
Hi! Thanks for reaching out. Here is my email id – drsdk123@gmail.com
Hi, please feel free to call me on 9790783856
Hi
I am Mani Kumar 39 year old married.
My problem is sexul and Impotence,
Can this trouble be over with medical treatment???????
Please drop me a call at 9789843856
Hi sir, I am masturbating once or twice a day. So I want to stop it bcoz I am age of 26 and I will get married in next year. So is there any problem. I want to stop it have tried many things but I cannot quit. I feel my penis size and briskness is reducing day by day.
You should definitely stop the act
Semen analysis
Sperm concetration 25mil/ml ,agglutination and clumbing present,total motiality 30% and RPM is 7%,
Slugish progressive motiolity 12% non progr motiality is 11%
Please update
Sperm motility is very low, You must retest
My husband has zero count,
Total count bill
Total volume nill, and the doctor is saying that surgery is the only solution, please help us,we has three kids and he doesn’t perform well.
Please do schedule an appointment on 9790783856