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What is the primary purpose of semen analysis?
What is the primary purpose of semen analysis?
What is the normal range of sperm count in semen analysis?
What is the normal range of sperm count in semen analysis?
What is the term for a semen sample with 40% motile sperm?
What is the term for a semen sample with 40% motile sperm?
What is the term for a semen sample with 4% normal-shaped sperm?
What is the term for a semen sample with 4% normal-shaped sperm?
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What is the term for a semen sample with a volume of 5.5 mL?
What is the term for a semen sample with a volume of 5.5 mL?
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Study Notes
Semen Analysis
Overview
- Also known as seminal fluid analysis or sperm test
- Examination of semen to evaluate male fertility and detect potential reproductive problems
- Typically performed in cases of infertility, low sperm count, or abnormal sperm shape/movement
Parameters Evaluated
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Sperm Count (Concentration)
- Normal range: 15-200 million sperm/mL
- Oligospermia: <15 million sperm/mL
- Azoospermia: 0 sperm/mL
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Sperm Motility
- Normal range: >40% motile sperm
- Asthenospermia: <40% motile sperm
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Sperm Morphology
- Normal range: >4% normal-shaped sperm
- Teratospermia: <4% normal-shaped sperm
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Semen Volume
- Normal range: 1.5-5.5 mL
- Hyperspermia: >5.5 mL
- Hypospermia: <1.5 mL
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pH Level
- Normal range: 7.2-7.8
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Agglutination
- Presence of antibodies against sperm
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Fructose Level
- Normal range: 1.5-5.5 mmol
- Low levels may indicate blockage or absence of seminal vesicles
Abnormal Results
- Oligozoospermia: low sperm count
- Azoospermia: no sperm in semen
- Asthenozoospermia: low sperm motility
- Teratozoospermia: high percentage of abnormally shaped sperm
- Necrozoospermia: high percentage of dead sperm
Clinical Significance
- Helps diagnose male infertility and guide treatment options
- Used to monitor fertility treatment effectiveness
- Can detect underlying medical conditions, such as infections or hormonal imbalances
Semen Analysis
- Known as seminal fluid analysis or sperm test
- Examines semen to assess male fertility and identify reproductive problems
Parameters Evaluated
- Sperm Count (Concentration)
- Normal range: 15-200 million sperm/mL
- Oligospermia
- Characterized by low sperm count
- 40% motile sperm
- Asthenospermia
- Characterized by abnormal sperm motility
- 4% normal-shaped sperm
- Teratospermia
- Characterized by abnormal sperm morphology
- 5.5 mL
- Hypospermia
- Characterized by low semen volume
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Description
This quiz covers the evaluation of semen to detect male fertility issues and reproductive problems, including parameters such as sperm count and motility. It's essential for understanding infertility and abnormal sperm shape/movement.
