Semen analysis helps detect some of the male issues that prevent couples conceiving naturally and is the first step that should be taken by men checking their fertility.
Semen is the fluid released during ejaculation that contains sperm along with proteins, sugars, vitamins, and minerals that nourish the sperm on its journey to reach the egg. By evaluating semen, you can measure the number of sperm (sperm count), sperm motility and sperm morphology. All three of these can influence fertility.
We now offer semen analysis test at our Belfast hub where Examen’s expertise in male fertility can provide a range of tests especially for you.
What does a semen analysis measure?
A semen analysis measures key characteristics of your semen to tell you whether they’re in the normal range for fertile men:
What to do after semen analysis?
Men produce new sperm every 3 months. If your semen analysis results are below the fertile range, simple lifestyle changes such as improving your diet or cutting down your alcohol intake for a short time can improve your sperm quality.
Find out some of the simple lifestyle changes you can make here.
Remember, semen analysis alone does not provide the full picture of sperm quality and integrity: in about 25% of men with a normal semen analysis result still experience fertility issues.
Our Exact and Extend sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) tests measure your sperm DNA quality and integrity. This is also important as it is your sperm DNA that will give you a healthy child. Examen’s fertility experts recommend taking both semen analysis and sperm DNA testing to provide a full picture of your fertility, to guide you to the best path to having your family.
Semen Analysis at Examen (Belfast)
Please note that the semen analysis test is only available at our facilities in Belfast.
This service is available for men across Ireland. Facilities are available for men to produce their samples onsite. For more information, see our Examen Belfast page here
The sample will be analysed in our ISO accredited lab according to the standard World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines (6th edition, 2021) for semen analysis. Your results will be issued directly to you via our secure email service, Egress.
