The time of sexual abstinence needed to perform the spermogram should be 2 to 3 days, but the doctor who requested the test should advise how long it considers necessary. Absence of sexual intercourse and masturbation is necessary because frequent ejaculations cause changes in the ejaculated sperm for the examination, since prolonged abstinence causes changes in the motility and vitality of the spermatozoa, leading to errors in their analysis and interpretation.
The spermogram is the test performed to identify the quality and quantity of sperm, and the characteristics of semen. Usually, this test is performed when male infertility is suspected. It is important that sperm collection occurs without loss of the initial volume of ejaculation, even in small amounts, since most sperm are concentrated in that portion. If this occurs, the laboratory should be contacted.
Because ejaculate volume and semen quality depend on the degree of excitation, which may be impaired due to the environment and collection conditions, at least two sperm samples are usually collected at intervals of 15 days to 3 months between them for one evaluation.
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The urologist is the specialist indicated to guide on the achievement of the spermogram.
