Semen analysis study: general information and case study

Authors

  • Víctor Mínguez-Velasco Research Student in Physiology. Degree in Medicine. Academy of Full-time Students. Faculty of Medicine, Valladolid, Spain. , Clinical and Biomedical Laboratory Technician. Clinical Analysis Service. Río Hortega University Hospital, Valladolid, Spain. https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8660-5347
  • Carmen Mª Reillo Sánchez Specialist Physician in Clinical Biochemistry. Clinical Analysis and Clinical Biochemistry Service. Salamanca University Healthcare Complex, Spain.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24197/kz7yam69

Keywords:

male infertility, andrology, semen analysis, clinical laboratory

Abstract

A semen analysis is a diagnostic test that analyzes semen to assess male fertility. It is indicated in infertility studies, post-vasectomy monitoring, and after treatments that affect spermatogenesis. Its analysis criteria are established in the WHO Manual (6th edition) and are essential for detecting abnormalities that may compromise reproductive capacity. Below is a simplified case study of its analysis in the laboratory.

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References

World Health Organization. WHO laboratory manual for the examination and processing of human semen. 6th ed. Geneva: World Health Organization; 2021.

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Autora: Dra. Irene Martín de Prado

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Published

2025-10-23

Issue

No. 30 (2025): CLÍNICA

Section

Imágenes/Infografías

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