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Do you always need a referral to get a sperm analysis?

By Rebeca Reus BSc, MSc (embryologist).
Last Update: 11/20/2017

Yes. When a man has been trying to conceive for one year without success, the couple is recommended to visit a fertility specialist to have the fertility of both checked. In such case, the man will be referred to get a sperm analysis or seminogram, and the if he produces fertile sperm or not. You can, however, take an at-home sperm test kit, although its effectiveness is not as good as if done at the lab.

 Rebeca Reus
Rebeca Reus
BSc, MSc
Embryologist
Degree in Human Biology (Biochemistry) from the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF). Official Master's Degree in Clinical Analysis Laboratory from the UPF and Master’s Degree about the Theoretical Basis and Laboratory Procedures in Assisted Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV).
Embryologist. Degree in Human Biology (Biochemistry) from the Pompeu Fabra University (UPF). Official Master's Degree in Clinical Analysis Laboratory from the UPF and Master’s Degree about the Theoretical Basis and Laboratory Procedures in Assisted Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV).