[How to interpret a semen sample?]

Semen sample belongs to the basic examinations for couples suffering from infertility. To ascertain reliable results, the patients must be provided with adequately detailed instructions regarding the sample collection. The interpretation should not aim at a too precise appraisal about fertility. On the other hand, causes for the semen's clearly impaired ability to fertilize must be solved without delay. Good anamnesis will help to interpret the semen analysis and accelerate and direct further exploration. The semen sample should always be repeated, if the answer clearly deviates from normal.