The results of a semen analysis allows us to know whether a man is fertile or not. To this end, patients should know how to read the results of the seminogram provided by the lab.
Generally speaking, the WHO's reference values appear in brackets next to each variable. It's important that you determine if each one of the different parameters examined is within the lower reference values published by the WHO back in 2010. Too high or low results translate into the presence of different sperm disorders depending on the parameter that is affected, such as oligospermia, asthenozoospermia, teratozoospermia, etc.
Read the full article on: Sperm Test Results Explained – Interpretation & Normal Values ( 43).
By Marita Espejo Catena M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Sergio Rogel Cayetano M.D. (gynecologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Sandra Fernández B.A., M.A. (fertility counselor).
Last Update: 04/19/2018
