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Semen analysis
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Alternative Names:
Male fertility test; Sperm count
What the risks are:
There are no risks.
Special considerations:
Approximately 50% of the couples who have been unable to have children have a male infertility problem. One of the first tests done to evaluate the fertility of men is the semen analysis.

There are many unknowns in male infertility. The results from the test may fail to explain the cause. If a low-sperm count or abnormal semen is found, further testing may be required.
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