Sperm uterine mucus penetration test

The patient is instructed to forbid sexual intercourse in advance, and the basal body temperature curve, cervical mucosa changes, menstrual cycle and other methods are used to estimate the date of ovulation, and to predict the sexual intercourse on a certain day. 2 to 3 days after sexual intercourse, the obstetrician and gynecologist use a tuberculin syringe to suck the secretions from the posterior fornix of the vagina and the cervix, respectively, and apply them to two clean and dry smears, and send them for inspection immediately. Observe the number and movement of sperm in a mirror field under a high-power microscope to determine the suitability of sperm and uterine mucus. Basic Information Specialty Category: Andrology Examination Category: Semen and Prostate Fluid Examination Applicable Gender: Male Fasting: Not Fasting Warm Reminder: Must abstain from sex 3-5 days, generally no more than 5 days. Normal sperm in vaginal secretions >15/HPF, motility (+). 15/HPF, motility (+). Clinical significance Decreases suggest male infertility. Possible diseases with low results: Sperm deformity, male hypogonadism, male infertility precautions Observe the number and movement of sperm in a mirror field under a high magnification microscope , to determine the suitability of sperm and uterine mucus. Inspection process The patient is instructed to forbid sexual intercourse in advance, and the basal body temperature curve, cervical mucosa changes, menstrual cycle and other methods are used to estimate the date of ovulation, and to predict sexual intercourse on a certain day. 2 to 3 days after sexual intercourse, the obstetrician and gynecologist use a tuberculin syringe to suck the secretions from the posterior fornix of the vagina and the cervix, respectively, and apply them to two clean and dry smears, and send them for inspection immediately. Observe the number and movement of sperm in a mirror field under a high-power microscope to determine the suitability of sperm and uterine mucus. Unsuitable people Generally, there are no contraindications. Adverse Reactions and Risks This test carries a risk of infection.

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