Interpretation of Basic Semen Analysis and Advanced Semen Testing
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چکیده
A consensus exists that the basic semen analysis is the most important tool in male fertility investigation. In the last two decades, researchers and clinicians alike have relied on the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria for the interpretation of basic semen analysis. Nevertheless, the criteria for what constitutes a normal semen analysis remain controversial. Although a single test such as the routine semen analysis can deliver several sperm attributes, male fertility cannot be determined based solely on its results. In this chapter, we present an overview of the interpretation of results derived from the most standardized tests used for the evaluation of the fertility potential of a seminal ejaculate.
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