Semen Analysis | IHR Guwahati

Understanding Male Fertility, One Sample at a Time

Semen analysis is one of the most important tests in evaluating male fertility. At IHR Guwahati, we offer precise, professional, and discreet semen analysis based on global standards. Whether you’re just beginning your fertility journey or seeking clarity after a previous diagnosis, this test provides critical insight into your reproductive health.

What Is a Semen Analysis?

Semen analysis is a laboratory test used to evaluate the quality and quantity of sperm in a man’s semen. It’s typically the first test we perform during a male fertility evaluation.

The analysis helps us assess:

What to expect during semen analysis?

Getting a semen analysis may seem intimidating for many men and their partners, but there’s no need to feel embarrassed. 1-2 men fail to ejaculate ‘on demand’ in the clinic (Situational Anejaculation). There is no need to panic. Inform your Doctor, there are ways to help you in such a situation.
Male infertility is a common condition affecting 1 in 10 men.
In fact, up to 1 in 20 men have no sperm at all in their ejaculate. Even if you have no sperm in your ejaculate, this doesn’t mean you’ll never be able to have a child. We can help upto 70 percent of men who have no sperm at all ( Azoospermia) in their ejaculate to have children.

Why do it at IHR?

Getting a semen analysis may seem intimidating for many men and their partners, but there’s no need to feel embarrassed. 1-2 men fail to ejaculate ‘on demand’ in the clinic (Situational Anejaculation). There is no need to panic. Inform your Doctor, there are ways to help you in such a situation.
Male infertility is a common condition affecting 1 in 10 men.In fact, up to 1 in 20 men have no sperm at all in their ejaculate. Even if you have no sperm in your ejaculate, this doesn’t mean you’ll never be able to have a child. We can help 70 percent of men to ejaculate 

What should I do before my appointment?

Semen analysis report: What does it mean?

REFERENCE VALUES OF SEMEN VARIABLES
(According to WHO 2021 Manual)
Appearance : Homogenous Grey Opalesacent
Volume : 1.5 ml or more
pH : 7.2 or more
Self liquification time : 20 to 30 minutes at room temperature
Sperm concentration : 15 x (10 power 6)/ml or more
Total Sperm count : 39 x (10 power 6)/ejaculation or more
Motility (PR+NP%) : 40%
Progressively Motility : 32% within 60 minutes of ejaculation
Morphology : 4% or more with normal form
Teratozoospermia Index : 1.6 or less
Vitality : 58% or more
Round Cell : 5 Millions/ml or less or 5 round cells/HPF or less
Pus Cell : Fewer than 1 x (10 power 6)/ml
Sperm Yield : More than 5 million/ejaculate : IUI 2-5 million/ejaculate : IUI / IVF 1-2 million/ejaculate : IVF Less than 1 million/ejaculate : ICSI
(NB. Not for Medico Legal purpose. Results to be correlated with clinical findings for a final diagnosis)-RB/RB

Mobility Explained

Morphology Explained

What is covered in the report?

Physical Examination

Chemical Examination

Microscopic Examination

Results