Semen Analysis

Male Fertility Test, Sperm Count

Why It Is Done

A semen analysis is done to determine whether:

• A man has a reproductive problem that is causing infertility.
• A vasectomy has been successful.
• The reversal of a vasectomy has been successful.

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Author:	Bets Davis, MFA	Last Updated: February 3, 2009
Medical Review:	E. Gregory Thompson, MD - Internal Medicine Christopher G. Wood, MD, FACS - Urology/Oncology
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