The male fertility test can detect whether the amount of sperm per milliliter of sperm is higher than the levels considered normal, to determine whether the man has a number of sperm considered fertile. However, this is not the only parameter that determines fertility and there may be other factors that make pregnancy difficult.
Fertility tests are similar to pregnancy tests and can be done at home and are available at pharmacies under the name Confirm. This test is easy to use and only requires a semen sample to get the result.
- Male fertility tests can detect from a sperm sample if the sperm count is greater than 15 million per milliliter.
- Which are the levels considered normal.
When the value is higher, the test is positive and means that the man has a quantity of sperm considered fertile. However, it is important for the couple to know that this is not the only indicator of male fertility and that, therefore, even if the result is positive, there may be other factors that hinder pregnancy, hence the importance of going to the doctor. fertility specialist or urologist for further testing.
If the value is negative, this means that the sperm count is lower than normal, it is advisable to consult a doctor, perform more tests and, if necessary, perform fertility treatments. Learn the main causes of male infertility and know what to do.
To perform the test, follow these steps
After this period, the result will appear. If a single line appears, it means that the result is negative, if two lines appear, the result is positive, which means that for every milliliter of sperm there is more than 15 million sperm present, which is the minimum amount of a man considered fertile.
A sexual withdrawal period of at least 48 hours and no more than 7 days is required to perform the fertility test. In addition, the test should not be reused.
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