Sperm Analysis - Results?

[Aimz]

Hi all,

In the lead up to me and DP starting to TTC, he went to his GP for a general health check. Due to an accident which happened when he was 15 while playing football (severely torn hamstring and pins required in his pelvis), his doctor suggested having a few tests done prior to TTC to make sure everything is good to go. He is fit as a fiddle now, physically (runs every day, weights at the gym etc) and no problems in the bedroom.

His GP ordered a semen analysis just to be on the safe side, as the accident could have affected things in that area, although there is no physical evidence that it has. He went ahead and did the test anyway.

The results have arrived at the GP but he is yet to look at them and call him back with the results.

Waiting waiting....

What is considered "normal" with this kind of test?

He is freaking out about it. I'm sure it will be fine but am a little anxious because he is anxious!

[Phteven]

I don't know that numbers but I do know that it is normal to have lots of wonky sperm.

[Marley&Me]

I don't think they tell you numbers. With my DH they just said "good sperm count" and "good motility". That was basically it.

[kass]

They tell you when there's an issue

Basically you want:
Volume - at least 2ml
Count - over 20 million/ml
Motility - over 50% going forward, with over 25% with 'rapid linear progression'
Morphology - over 15% looking normal

[Aimz]

Thank you Kass! Will write that down for him

[Mumma T]

My DH was told yep all ok. Luckily I went with him and said "Can we please have a printed copy" DH was so happy he had "super sperm" when I explained the results to him LOL

[kass]

no worries

[Aimz]

I sent him a text saying to make sure he gets the numbers! Poor thing is so anxious. I wish they would call him back already.

[Marley&Me]

I'm sure he will be fine. FWIW my DH only has one testicle and his were ok!

[Aimz]

He just sent me a text saying he would discuss results with me tonight...

[nothing2lose]

Personally, I wouldnt worry yet...Some men tend to get a little "thingy" about their swimmers and if they are not 1000% supersperm, they panic a bit.

[Aimz]

Another text saying:

"Who am I kidding. I can't keep this a secret. Our kid is going to be a genius with my sperm! Superman right here."

Thanks all for your input!

[nothing2lose]

What did I say about supersperm???? What is it with the superhero thing and sperm???? shhheeesshhhhh.....

When was the last time you heard a woman say she had Wonder Eggs???????

[Phteven]

Pfft, clearly I have wonder eggs because I'm not giving DH's sperm credit for anything other than a funny shaped stain on the sofa.

[Marley&Me]

Pfft, clearly I have wonder eggs because I'm not giving DH's sperm credit for anything other than a funny shaped stain on the sofa.

Hahahaha!

[RhiChiChi]

Another text saying:

"Who am I kidding. I can't keep this a secret. Our kid is going to be a genius with my sperm! Superman right here."

Thanks all for your input!

Pfft, clearly I have wonder eggs because I'm not giving DH's sperm credit for anything other than a funny shaped stain on the sofa.

bahahaha!

Best of luck Aimz with your ttc journey

[kass]

Good luck!

[Jennifer13]

at your DP and Onyx's.

One friend told DP his sperm must be snipers (success with one shot ) so that's his new favourite. It was supersperm after they overcame birth control for DD. Men - in some ways they never grow up!