Interpretation of the semen analysis and initial male factor management.
A practical approach to semen analysis (SA) interpretation and the initial management of subfertile men is presented. Each parameter of the SA is described and management recommendations based upon SA findings are provided. The indications for and interpretation of adjunctive diagnostic testing for male factor subfertility are also discussed.
Weill Cornell Medical College †Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York, New York, USA. pnschleg@med.cornell.edu
Peter J
PJ
Stahl
Doron S
DS
Stember
Peter N
PN
Schlegel
D005820:Genetic Testing; D006728:Hormones / Q000097:blood; D006801:Humans; D007248:Infertility, Male / Q000097:blood / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000235:genetics / Q000276:immunology / Q000628:therapy*; D008297:Male; D055101:Semen Analysis; D013094:Spermatozoa / Q000166:cytology / Q000276:immunology
D006728:Hormones