What Is A Semen Analysis?
When pregnancy does not occur after more than a year of unprotected intercourse in women under age 38 and within six months at older ages, a couple should see a fertility specialist. As a part of an initial infertility diagnostic workup performed by Dr. Norbert Gleicher and Dr. David H. Barad, a semen analysis may be recommended. Semen analysis tests the quantity and quality of sperm. A complete semen analysis involves the assessment of several factors, such as how well the sperm moves, how the sperm's head is shaped, and sperm count. To learn more about semen analysis or to schedule your fertility consultation, contact the Center for Human Reproduction in New York, NY.
How Does A Semen Analysis Work?
Semen analyses are performed at our world-class facility in New York, NY under the supervision of Dr. Gleicher or Dr. Barad. Several factors are assessed by a fertility specialist to determine how effectively the sperm functions. However, there are three primary factors that are considered to be the most important:
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At least 50% of sperm should "swim" in a more or less straight line. Sperm that "moves" well is more likely to reach the egg. |
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At least 15% of the sperm should have a normal shape and structure with an oval-shaped head. Abnormally shaped sperm is less likely to be able to fertilize an egg. |
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Sperm count should be above 20 million in a milliliter of sperm. A complete semen sample should have at least 40 million sperm. |
When any one or more factors are "abnormal," male infertility may be diagnosed. These factors are only approximations of the sperm's crucial function in penetrating the egg's wall and fertilizing it. Unfortunately, we have no reliable test to determine how well sperm does in this function. Therefore, the next best thing is to test sperm function indirectly through a semen analysis. If sperm count, motility, and morphology are all normal, then, it is extremely likely the sperm's function will be normal as well, and if one or more parameters are abnormal, one can assume a fertilization problem exists. The severity of the fertilization problem is usually considered proportionate to the severity of observed abnormalities in the semen analysis.
What Are the Benefits of A Semen Analysis?
A semen analysis at the Center for Human Reproduction is a critical step in diagnosing male infertility and understanding sperm health. The test evaluates several key factors that can influence a couple's ability to conceive. Some of the benefits of a semen analysis include:
- Provides data to monitor improvement in sperm health over time
- Identifies potential fertilization problems
- Helps to guide appropriate fertility treatments
- Offers peace of mind with a comprehensive fertility assessment
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We are writing this letter of gratitude for Dr Norbert Gleicher and the entire staff at Center for Human Reproduction. My wife and I are so very thankful that we listened to Dr Gleicher's advice back on October 1st,2021 during a consultation he advised us to not allow our fertilized eggs to be discarded and killed.Our two eggs were tested and declared to be irregular by another IVF lab. We kept the eggs frozen and after 4 more failed IVF cycles came to Dr Gleicher for another try. We asked Dr Gleicher if it was worth a try to have eggs transferred into my wife and he studied the data and approved of the procedure. On February 7th,2024 we had 2 frozen eggs transferred and waited for the results.Finally later in February after the 13 day wait we were advised of blood test that confirmed that we were pregnant with an xx embryo from the transfer.XX is a girl and a huge feeling warmth and happiness overwhelmed both of us. We had several ultrasounds during the 4-5 weeks following and all were very positive with strong heartbeat and great growth, Today my wife is approaching her 18th week pregnant and all is going great with the development and follow up visits. Our baby is growing by the day and we look forward to our 20 week ultrasound for further development rate. If we had not discussed and listened to Dr Gleicher back in 2021 we would never have been so far with a pregnancy. The entire staff is wonderful and Hui Na was very helpful and communicative through the entire process with my wife. Please accept our sincere thank you and heartfelt praise for the team. Our baby is due around Oct 26th,2024 and we intend to vist to say thanks in person,we will make the trip from our home in Florida. Blessings to all.
My husband & I had an initial consultation with Dr. Barad, and were blown away by the time he spent with us & care he put into our conversation & next steps. For the first time in a long time on our infertility journey, it felt like someone actually heard us & our concerns. He's already suggested some new approaches we can take towards having a healthy pregnancy, that no other doctor ever mentioned, and we've been at this for years! The peace of mind & hope he offered alone were worth it. Would highly recommend.
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Why Choose CHR for A Semen Analysis?
When it comes to fertility diagnosis, the Center for Human Reproduction stands apart for our comprehensive and personalized approach. With Dr. Gleicher and Dr. Barad leading our team of renowned specialists, cutting-edge technologies, and a commitment to individualized care, CHR aims to provide accurate and thorough evaluations. We specialize in handling complex cases and are dedicated to helping our patients identify the root causes of their infertility. Our New York, NY infertility specialists partner with couples to help them understand their fertility and achieve their dream of parenthood.