Male fertility
White blood cells above the reference threshold may indicate infection or inflammation of the reproductive tract, and can be associated with oxidative damage to sperm. It is investigated with a semen culture and treated where an infection is confirmed rather than with routine antibiotics.
Also known as: pyospermia, white cells in semen
Sources
- WHO laboratory manual for the examination and processing of human semen (who.int)
Last reviewed: 10 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.