Male fertility
Semen volume is usually reported in millilitres. Low volume may reflect an incomplete sample, a short abstinence period, retrograde ejaculation or an obstruction, so it is interpreted alongside the rest of the report rather than on its own.
Also known as: ejaculate volume
Sources
- WHO laboratory manual for the examination and processing of human semen (who.int)
- Healthy Male (healthymale.org.au)
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.