Men, like women, have to undergo numerous tests throughout their lives. One study that is conducted exclusively among the male population is called a spermogram. This article will focus on this particular analysis. You will learn what a good spermogram is, and also get acquainted with the concept of “normozoospermia”.
What kind of analysis is spermogram
To begin with, it is worth saying that not every man needs to conduct this study. Most often, a husband's spermogram is required in the case when the couple can not conceive a child. In this case, spouse fertility indicators are always taken into account.
Also, analysis is carried out among those men who want to become sperm donors. Moreover, permission to sell their own material is given only to those representatives of the stronger sex who have a conclusion: normozoospermia.
The analysis is always carried out for men who are preparing for in vitro fertilization. In this case, the study will be more accurate.
Price category survey
For those men whom the doctor recommends this analysis, the direction is given completely free. The state pays for the diagnosis and you do not have to spend your budget.
If you pass the analysis of the spermogram - completely your desire, then in this case you will have to go to a private clinic. An alternative option may be a government agency that provides paid services. It is worth noting that the cost of analysis depends entirely on how much spermogram is described. The price of a standard study is in the range from 1000 to 1500 rubles. If you need a detailed conclusion, then in this case the study will cost more. In this situation, the so-called genetic spermogram is performed. The price of such an analysis can vary from 2000 to 5000 rubles. Such a study is most often prescribed before artificial insemination.
Spermogram indicators
In order for the analysis to be as accurate as possible, preliminary preparation is necessary. Otherwise, the indicators may be false. Before delivery of the material, it is necessary to abandon sexual activity for several days. Also, you can not drink alcoholic beverages and engage in heavy physical labor.
There are several criteria by which a man’s sperm status is evaluated. Consider the main ones.
Age category of male undergoing study
First of all, the age of the male is taken into account. It is worth noting that in men aged 20 and 40, spermogram indices can be completely different, despite the fact that both patients have normozoospermia.
The volume of test material in milliliters
Be sure to take into account the amount of delivered material. If during the study it was not possible to collect all the sperm in the proposed container, a laboratory assistant must be warned about this. Otherwise, your diagnosis may be false.
Measurement is carried out using a special pipette. The collected fluid should not be less than two milliliters.
Ejaculant liquefaction time
After measuring the volume, a study is carried out that shows the time of liquefaction of sperm. Normally, the ejaculant becomes liquid no later than thirty minutes. If, after the specified time has not passed, a normal reaction has not occurred, then the laboratory technician liquefies using special chemicals. Otherwise, the result of the study may be unreliable.
Material acidity
After liquefaction has occurred, sperm acidity is measured. In this case, it does not matter what method the previous stage proceeded (on its own or with the help of a laboratory assistant).
In normal condition, sperm acidity should be higher than 7.2 pH. However, it should not exceed pH 8. The measurement is carried out using special paper, on which part of the ejaculant is applied.
Sample color and smell
These indicators are always individual and in most cases do not play an important role in the study. However, they are always indicated on the form with a description of the result.
The number of cells in the material
This indicator is very important in the diagnosis. The laboratory technician takes a small amount of material with a pipette and examines it under a microscope. After that, it carries out simple computational steps and establishes how many cells are in the entire fluid volume. Some laboratories display the amount per milliliter. This calculation helps to more accurately compare the results with previous surveys.
Male cell motility
This indicator is very important when evaluating the result. It is worth noting that there are four types: motionless cells, non-progressively motile gametes, progressively weakly motile and progressively active motile spermatozoa.
A study is carried out using a microscope or a special program on a computer. The laboratory assistant estimates the percentage of cells of one kind or another. When evaluating the result, in a normal state, the number of active cells should not be less than half, which means normozoospermia.
Morphological study
This type of analysis is not always carried out with a standard examination, but the result of the study can give a clear picture and help in the diagnosis.
During the analysis, the laboratory assistant stains sperm. After this, pathological cells are detected. Among them may be gametes that do not have a head or tail. Also, this part may be of irregular structure. Morphology always increases the price of research.
Additional indicators
In addition to the above data, indicators such as the number of leukocytes, the content of round-shaped cells, impurities and detected antispermal bodies are entered in the form
What does normozoospermia mean?
After studying all the indicators, a conclusion is drawn. It is always presented at the end of the form. It should be noted that the conclusion of the laboratory assistant is not a diagnosis. A competent specialist should be familiar with your results, who will give recommendations and make a final diagnosis.
If you are doing well with a spermogram (which means normozoospermia), then you are quite healthy in terms of reproductive function. So, what should a healthy man have?
The volume of donated material is more than 2 milliliters, and the total number of cells is at least 40 million. Sperm cells are more mobile. Their trajectory is straight. The ejaculant liquefaction time is no more than half an hour. In this case, cell viability is not lost. Acidity is in compliance.
Summarizing
Now you know what normozoospermia means. After receiving this conclusion, many men begin to panic and get upset. However, this term indicates that everything is in order with your reproductive function.
If you have been prescribed sperm analysis, then you should not be afraid and delay the study. The sooner you find out about your problem, the faster you can fix it. Do sperm testing as directed by your doctor or as you wish. Be healthy!