Chapter 5 – Standard Semen Analysis: Morphology
Abstract The evaluation of sperm morphology as a standard procedure to be included in routine semen analysis is under persistent pressure due to several factors relating inter alia to the…
Chapter 3 – Standard Semen Analysis: Home Sperm Testing
Abstract The definition of infertility is often described as the inability of a couple to conceive after one year of regular, unprotected sexual intercourse. Male factor infertility is present in…
Chapter 2 – Standard Semen Analysis: Computer-Assisted Semen Analysis
Abstract Computer-assisted semen analysis (CASA) is an automated and objective method to evaluate several sperm parameters, either in conjunction with or instead of routine manual semen analysis. CASA systems have…
Chapter 4 – Standard Semen Analysis: Leukocytospermia
Abstract The investigation of the male fertility potential starts with the analysis of seminal fluid. The seminal fluid or ejaculate is composed of a heterogeneous water-based solution (seminal plasma) deriving…
Chapter 1 – Standard Semen Examination: Manual Semen Analysis
Abstract The aim of this chapter is not to provide all practical details necessary for proper semen examination. There already exist other sources for that type of information [1, 2]….
