Official medicine has proven that in 40 cases out of 100 familial infertility, the fault lies with the man. The decision on the delivery of seminal fluid for research should be taken responsibly. Proper preparation for a spermogram will help to obtain reliable results, which plays an important role in the diagnosis and treatment methods.

When spermograms are required

This is a laboratory study of semen that evaluates its quality and quantity. It is recommended to take such a test when the couple decided to have a baby. At this stage, you should contact the specialist you need, and not go to the doctor with complaints of possible infertility.

Thinking about the examination is necessary if conception fails with regular unprotected sex for a year.

If a woman over 35 or a man over 45 years old, such couples should start to worry when, during sex without contraceptives, conception does not occur within 6 months.

When revealing infertility in a woman, a mandatory spermogram is required, including her partner.

And also this procedure can be recommended as a control diagnosis after injuries of the reproductive organs or transferred sexually transmitted diseases.

Sent to her and husbands, whose wives had several miscarriages in a row in the early stages or fetal fading was noted. In some cases, this indicates the fact that the quality of the sperm that fertilized the egg was low, which caused the abortion.

Sperm donors also do a similar study.Those who decided to subject the seminal fluid to cryopreservation are not without such manipulations. Freezing is a great option to become dad sometime later ...

How to prepare for analysis MAR test

Sperm quality depends on various factors:

  • temperature regime - 10 days before passing the spermogram do not visit the bathhouse, sauna, solarium;
  • nutrition - the composition of the ejaculate depends on the diet. A week before the test, you should exclude spicy, salty, smoked meats, strong coffee, tea, fatty, pickled products, canned food. When preparing for a spermogram, the menu should be dominated by protein-rich components, including vegetable puree, milk porridge, fish and meat dishes. It is necessary to give preference to red meat is not fatty varieties;
  • stress - a good mood contributes to the normal functioning of the reproductive system. Before analysis, try not to worry, not to get depressed;
  • physical activity - it is necessary to lead a normal lifestyle, but if the activity is associated with the performance of heavy loads, it is advisable to limit them to 7 days;
  • bad habits - nicotine and alcohol significantly destroy the structure of spermatozoa, increasing the risk of infertility or the development of a child with genetic abnormalities. When planning pregnancy, three months before conception, you should abandon bad habits. Refrain from alcohol-containing drinks for 7-9 days;
  • sexual activity - it needs to be limited in three days - to refuse masturbation and intimate contacts, but abstinence should not be more than 4-5 days;
  • treatment with various drugs - at least 21 days should pass after taking antibiotics, hormone therapy - at least a month. And also, within 10 days, stop taking painkillers or non-hormonal anti-inflammatory drugs, exclude psychotropic and anticonvulsants a week before the procedure. Steroids must be discarded 8–9 weeks before analysis;
  • general health - 5–6 days before sperm delivery; be more attentive to your body. An exacerbation of chronic pathology, a flu disease or SARS contribute to distortion of the result;
  • mechanical effect on the reproductive organs - before the procedure, massage of the prostate and scrotum is prohibited.

These factors need to be considered when examining male fertility.

For the formation and maturation of germ cells, about 70 days are required. Any stress experienced affects the quantity and quality of seminal fluid.

In this case, the MAR test should be postponed for several months. Like that the study allows you to detect the presence of antisperm antibodies in semen and blood, to calculate the ratio between the sperm and normal connected with them. Such testing is carried out at the same time as the spermogram.

In case of deviations from the norm, experts recommend a reanalysis after 7-14 days.

What can and cannot be before the procedure

Spermogram preparation includes:

  • good vacation. For 2 days, completely eliminate physical and power loads;
  • taking complex vitamins a week before the study, so that enough ejaculate is developed;
  • try not to get into stressful situations, because it affects the prostate and seminal vesicles, and seminal fluid is produced in small quantities;
  • refusal to use intimate gels and creams 3 days before the analysis. Take a shower immediately before the procedure. Wash off the soap well.

Before passing the spermogram it is forbidden

  • wear tight underwear that does not allow moisture and air to pass through;
  • go to the sauna or bath at least two days in advance;
  • take a hot bath for 48 hours;
  • use heated seats in the car for several days;
  • sunbathe in the solarium and in the sun.

Spermogram rules

When collecting sperm for analysis should:

  • wash hands and penis with soap;
  • it is impossible to collect material by interrupted intercourse, because female cells are able to distort the result. It is forbidden to use a condom, as the lubricant from the product will also affect the performance;
  • when transferring the container with the ejaculate to the laboratory assistant, it is necessary to fill out a form indicating personal data;
  • to exclude immunological infertility, a MAR test may be recommended;
  • the exact picture can be found only by evaluating the results of several studies conducted 3-4 times in 2 months. Tests made in different clinics will allow an accurate assessment of the condition of sperm.

Analysis results

It will be ready after 2-3 days. The following indicators are evaluated:

  • sperm count;
  • their mobility;
  • structure;
  • aggregation;
  • white blood cell count.

All of these data are individual. Experts recommend checking them from time to time. Provides tips to increase the likelihood of conception.

Do not panic after receiving negative results. Modern drugs can help cure infertility and allow you to experience the joy of fatherhood.

Doctors Recommendations

To improve sperm, doctors recommend:

  • observe the rules of personal hygiene;
  • exclude unprotected sex with little-known partners;
  • try to increase immunity - playing sports within reasonable limits, taking vitamins, hardening, observing the diet;
  • visit the clinic regularly for a scheduled examination.

The implementation of such tips will help to avoid problems associated with disruption of the male reproductive system. If you do not carefully prepare for the test, its results can be disastrous even with excellent health.

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