Main Line Fertility and Reproductive Medicine, LTD is a reproductive endocrinology and infertility practice that also offers full andrology services.  A semen analysis appointment can be scheduled at the Main Line Fertility Center in Bryn Mawr (484-337-8957) or at Paoli Pointe (610-993-8200) near the Paoli Hospital.

Much can be learned about a man’s fertility through examining his semen under a microscope. Both the quantity and quality of his sperm may be assessed.

The laboratory report includes the following information about the semen specimen:

• Volume in milliliters (ml)
• Concentration in millions of sperm per ml
• Motility = % of sperm that are moving
• Morphology = % of sperm that are normally shaped

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SEMEN ANALYSIS APPOINTMENT:

• Physician signs an order
• Patient calls andrology lab to schedule an appointment
• Patient should ejaculate 3 days before appointment, then abstain from sexual activity until appointment
• Wash/dry hands before semen collection
• Label container with name and date of birth
• It is best if the semen sample is collected at the center.  However, semen can be collected at home if:

- Sample collected by masturbation into sterile specimen container (available at a pharmacy)

- No saliva, condom or lubrication

- Maintain specimen at body temperature

- Specimen must be delivered to lab within one hour of collection

• Some insurance companies require a referral (patient’s responsibility) prior to an appointment. Payment is required at the time of appointment and before analysis will be performed.
• Allow 24 hours for report to be faxed to your doctor
• Call your referring doctor for results and interpretation