Semen Analysis

Semen Analysis services offered in Hasbrouck Heights, Hoboken, Wayne, Millburn and Denville, NJ and Goshen, NY

At least one-third of infertility cases in couples are linked to the man, which is why a semen analysis is highly helpful. At University Reproductive Associates in Hasbrouck Heights, Hoboken, Wayne, Millburn, and Denville, New Jersey, and Goshen, New York, the skilled fertility experts offer this analysis to help determine the root cause of infertility. Schedule an evaluation at University Reproductive Associates by calling the office or using the online booking feature today.

Semen Analysis Q & A

What is a semen analysis?

A semen analysis at University Reproductive Associates collects a sample of a man’s semen to assess the quality and number of sperm. A lab evaluates the sample to screen for potential causes of infertility in a man. The University Reproductive Associates team uses this information to create fertility treatments if needed to boost a couple's chance of conceiving.

What does a semen analysis evaluate?

A semen analysis at University Reproductive Associates evaluates the following and more:

Sperm count
Morphology (sperm shape)
Motility (sperm activity)
Semen volume
Sperm concentration
Vitality (percent of live sperm in sample)
White blood cell count
pH level

In addition to detecting potential causes of infertility, a semen analysis also determines if a previous vasectomy (or vasectomy reversal) was effective.

Am I a candidate for a semen analysis?

If you and your partner haven’t been able to get pregnant after 6-12 months of trying, a semen analysis is often one of the first tests administered since it’s simple and easy to evaluate. The University Reproductive Associates team reviews your medical history, lifestyle habits, medications, and symptoms before you leave a semen sample.

What can I expect during a semen analysis?

Providing a semen sample is fairly straightforward. You will ejaculate into a specimen container provided by the University Reproductive Associates team. Make sure your genital area and hands are clean before obtaining the sample and avoid touching the inside of the container.

It’s also important to avoid sexual activity, including masturbation, for 2-7 days before leaving your sample. This helps maximize sperm count.

You can produce a semen sample in the University Reproductive Associates office or from the comfort of your home. However, if you obtain the sample at home, bring it to the fertility clinic or lab within an hour. In the meantime, store the sample at room temperature.

Because sperm counts vary from day to day, you might need to give more than one semen sample spaced several days or weeks apart.

What happens after a semen analysis?

Your University Reproductive Associates provider often receives the results of a semen analysis within a few days. They review them with you and determine if your sperm has any signs that may affect your ability to get a partner pregnant. If this is the case, they review possible solutions or recommend additional diagnostic tests (bloodwork, imaging tests, etc.).

Schedule a semen analysis at University Reproductive Associates by phone or request one online today to learn more about your fertility treatment options.