Semen analysis to determine the male factor infertility. A local experience

ABSTRACT

The incidence of male factor infertility is increasing day by day and therefore the evaluation of male factor should be performed early. Semen Analysis is the most important investigation to confirm male factor infertility. The study was conducted at Baqai institute of reproduction And Developmental Sciences [BIRDS] from June 2003 till June 2006. 711 semen samples were analyzed according to WHO criteria. Semen samples were collected from those male partners who were attending out patient of BIRDS for their infertility work up. 309 [42.4%] semen samples were found abnormal. Out of these Azoospermia, was found significantly high i.e 65%