Semen Analysis: Key Insights for Male Fertility

In this video, Dr. Pallavi R Gangatkar, Fertility and IVF Specialist at Cloudnine Hospital, Nagarbhavi, Bengaluru, explains the importance of semen analysis in assessing male fertility. She breaks down what semen analysis is, how the test is conducted, and what parameters—such as sperm count, motility, morphology, volume, colour, and pH—reveal about male reproductive health. Dr. Pallavi also highlights the prerequisites for accurate testing, the significance of repeated tests if abnormalities are found, and how semen analysis guides the treatment of male infertility. This detailed overview helps couples understand one of the key steps in fertility evaluation.