Do I Need a Sperm Count Test?
Do I Need a Sperm Count Test? Sperm count tests, also known as a semen analysis, are an essential part of a fertility work-up for any couple facing infertility. Because women will often speak to their gynecologist first, semen analysis may not be suggested right away. When it does come up, usually at the request of a savvy gynecologist or at a fertility clinic, the man may be hesitant to go along with the sperm count testing. Answer: It really is best to have a sperm count test done as soon as possible, before any treatments are started. We often think of failure to conceive as a “woman’s problem” (after all, all the exciting action takes place in her body). However, according to the American Association of Reproductive Medicine, as many as 40% of infertile couples involve
