Abstract :
Introduction: Infertility affects 13% to 15% of couples worldwide, with male factor infertility playing a significant role. Semen analysis is a key diagnostic tool for evaluating male fertility, as abnormalities in semen parameters can indicate reproductive challenges.Aim and Objectives: 1. To assess the role of semen analysis in diagnosing male infertility; 2. To determine the prevalence of abnormal semen parameters in a tertiary care hospital.Materials and Methods: This retrospective study included 72 male patients diagnosed with infertility at a tertiary care hospital between January 2018 and December 2020. Semen samples were collected following a three-day abstinence period and analyzed for volume, viscosity, sperm concentration, motility, and morphology based on WHO 2021 guidelines.Results: The participants were aged 27 to 48 years. Semen analysis revealed that 28 individuals (38.8%) had an ejaculation volume below 1.5 ml, while 18 (25%) had sperm concentrations below 15 million/ml. Azoospermia was identified in 4 cases (5.5%). Additionally, 21 cases (29.2%) exhibited total motility below 42%, with 2 cases showing 100% immotile sperm.Conclusion: A significant proportion of patients had abnormal semen parameters, emphasizing the importance of semen analysis in diagnosing male infertility. Early detection can aid in targeted interventions to improve reproductive outcomes. Further large-scale studies are recommended to explore contributing factors and optimize management strategies.
Keyword :
Infertility, Semen analysis, Sperm concentration, Azoospermia, Oligospermia.