Semen quality is a global health concern. Over recent decades, a worldwide decline in semen quality has been observed, with important implications for male fertility. This trend has led the World Health Organization (WHO) to revise the standards used to evaluate human semen after significant decreases in sperm concentration and motility were identified. In fact, … [Read more…]
What is a semen analysis? A semen analysis is a laboratory test that evaluates the quality and quantity of an individual’s semen. It’s a non-invasive and straightforward procedure that involves collecting a semen sample and examining it under a microscope. This test can provide valuable information about a man’s fertility status, including his sperm count, … [Read more…]
By not using external gamete banks, we can guarantee that none of our patients have received these semen samples. An unprecedented medical scandal has rocked Europe: a single sperm donor, carrier of a genetic mutation that dramatically increases cancer risk, fathered 197 children over nearly two decades. The scandal originated with the detection of several … [Read more…]
Why a sperm DNA fragmentation test could matter – even if his semen analysis says he is “normal” Whether you’re just starting out on your fertility journey or you’ve been trying to conceive for a while, chances are you’ll have heard of the semen analysis test. Maybe your partner has already had one. And maybe … [Read more…]