Isha Womens Hospital, India
Why semen analysis matters in fertility assessment
Why a semen analysis (sperm test) belongs in the first round of fertility testing, what the report measures, and why results can vary between samples.
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Sperm DNA fragmentation explained
Why a normal sperm count does not describe every aspect of sperm function, and what a DNA fragmentation test does and does not tell you.
Isha Womens Hospital, IndiaMale FertilityMale fertilitySemen analysisFertility testingAll learning videos
Spoken in Marathi with English clinical terms. Antega summary and takeaways are in English.
A normal concentration, motility and morphology report does not automatically mean sperm function is normal. Equally, DNA fragmentation testing is not needed by every couple; it is used selectively, for example after recurrent loss or repeated unsuccessful cycles, and results should change management before the test is ordered.
Key takeaways
- A standard semen analysis measures numbers and movement, not DNA integrity.
- DNA fragmentation testing is a selective test, not a routine one.
- Lifestyle factors, infection, varicocele and heat exposure can contribute.
Related Antega guides
- Sperm DNA fragmentation testing
- Semen analysis in India
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- Recurrent pregnancy loss
Use these guides for general background, and check the India organisations named on this page for local detail.
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References
- Isha Womens Hospital patient education video, India
This video was produced by Isha Womens Hospital, India and is shared for education only. It is not medical advice and does not replace guidance from your own doctor or fertility clinic. Naming an organisation does not imply a partnership with Antega.