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GlossarySemen Analysis

laboratory test evaluating sperm health and fertility

Semen Analysis, also known as Sperm Analysis or Sperm Count Test, is a laboratory test that evaluates the health and viability of a man's sperm. It measures various parameters such as sperm count, motility (movement), morphology (shape), and volume of the ejaculate to assess male fertility and diagnose potential reproductive issues.

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research Acetaminophen-Induced Infertility in Male Wistar Rats: Impact of Avocado Leaves on Hormonal Profile and Semen Analysis

November 2024 in “Asian Journal of Biological Sciences”

High consumption of avocado leaves harms male fertility.

research Is semen analysis necessary prior to initiation of finasteride treatment?

January 2019 in “Indian Journal of Dermatology, Venereology and Leprology”

research Semen Cryopreservation in Testicular Cancer: Before or After Orchidectomy?

February 2026 in “Andrology”

Post-orchidectomy semen has better DNA integrity for fertility treatments.

research COVID-19 and andrology: Recommendations of the French-speaking society of andrology (Société d’Andrologie de langue Française SALF)

18 citations , July 2020 in “Basic and Clinical Andrology”

Wait 3 months after COVID-19 before trying assisted reproduction and further research is needed on COVID-19's effects on male hormones and fertility.

research New Biomarkers to Evaluate Hyperandrogenemic Women and Hypogonadal Men

14 citations , January 2018 in “Advances in Clinical Chemistry”

The document concludes that hormonal biomarkers are key for diagnosing hyperandrogenemia in women and hypogonadism in men.

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community Semen Analysis results: Before and after Finasteride

in Research/Science 219 upvotes 5 years ago

A man stopped taking finasteride, a hair loss treatment, to improve his fertility. His sperm count and motility increased after stopping the medication, but sperm shape did not change.

community Meta analysis: Topical or mesotherapy dutasteride is more effective than topical finasteride in the treatment of AGA in men

in Research/Science 19 upvotes 4 years ago

Topical Dutasteride is more effective than topical Finasteride for treating AGA in men, with fewer side effects. Mesotherapy with Dutasteride, administered every 3 months, shows promising results for hair regrowth and maintenance without daily routines or significant side effects.

community Meta analysis of minoxidil only vs 5AR inhibitors

in Research/Science 58 upvotes 1 year ago

Oral dutasteride is the most effective for hair regrowth, followed by oral finasteride and minoxidil. Topical finasteride combined with minoxidil is recommended for those avoiding systemic DHT reduction.

community [study analysis] Microdose of topical Finasteride for all the benefits and none of the sides?

in Research/Science 104 upvotes 5 years ago

Topical finasteride as a potential alternative to oral finasteride for reducing DHT levels on the scalp with fewer side effects, and other hair loss treatments such as minoxidil.