And he explained whether condoms are used to collect ejaculate.
It is known that in almost half of the cases, the cause of infertile marriages is fertility problems in men. The main method for diagnosing infertility in men is a spermogram, that is, an analysis of the ejaculate.
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The topic is delicate, and patients have many questions that are not always convenient to ask the doctor in person. Andrologist Ecofamily Clinic Roman Alekseevich Alekseev told Zdorovye Mail.ru how to properly take a spermogram.
Sperm for analysis is handed over in the laboratory with the help of masturbation. For this, all clinics have a comfortable isolated room. The ejaculate is collected in a sterile container, then it is sent for examination to embryologists.
In exceptional cases, it is possible to deliver the sperm to the laboratory. Then the patient collects it at home in a special transport box (by the way, quite expensive) also with the help of masturbation.
Do not collect ejaculate in a condom, as condoms contain spermicidal lubricant, which will distort the results of the spermogram. Sometimes (in fact, very rarely and according to indications) special condoms that are not treated with lubricant are used.
Also, coitus interruptus or oral sex should not be used to obtain sperm. In all these cases, the analysis will be incorrect.
Doctors recommend refraining from ejaculation until the test is taken – from 48 hours to 5 days. Also, while preparing for a spermogram, give up alcohol, limit fatty foods and caffeine, eat healthy and varied.
It is recommended to take at least two times – with an interval of two to three weeks and no more than one month. So you get the most correct result for its further interpretation by an andrologist.
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