September 21, 2012 8:31AM Semen Analysis and Post Wash

The semen analysis was a success!  This process was extremely easy and quick.  We had this done at the Center of Reproductive Medicine.  We were both a bit skeptical in regards to how this process worked. Lol  They basically take the semen sample from the patient, in this case Miguel, and test it immediately.  The post wash that they performed on the semen, simply means that they test it to see how well the sperm survive after a 48 hour period of time, and whether or not they remain in good quality. They also test the motility, volume, and morphology of the semen.  After this, they create a report with all of this information, and then grade the semen.

Miguel was graded an A+!  This confirmed that Miguel was not the issue at hand in regards to our infertility.  It was me, just as I had thought all along. This was just another step in the journey towards our attempt to create a family, and knowing that his semen was healthy and good to go, was definitely a sense of relief.