semen analysis

Understanding Sperm Morphology

By: Alysia McGlynn, BS and Meaghan Bowling, MD   Male fertility is evaluated via semen analysis. During this test, the patient’s semen is examined for color, viscosity, volume, concentration, total sperm count, sperm motility, and progression. After these...

The Science Behind Your Semen Analysis

Callie Barnwell, Andrologist/Jr. Embryologist @ Carolina Conceptions A semen analysis is an integral part of fertility testing. Many men report feeling embarrassed or awkward about submitting a sample to the lab for a semen analysis, but keep in mind that it is just a...