A 29-year-old couple attends the GP after 14 months of trying to conceive. The male partner's first semen analysis was abnormal (low count and motilit...

Question

A 29-year-old couple attends the GP after 14 months of trying to conceive. The male partner's first semen analysis was abnormal (low count and motility). According to NICE CG156, when should the semen analysis be repeated?

Accepted Answer

After 3 months, to allow for the spermatogenesis cycle (approximately 74 days)

Answer

Immediately

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After 6 months

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A repeat is not needed - the diagnosis is confirmed on one abnormal sample

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After 1 month

uk-drcog MCQ (SBA): Abnormal Semen Analysis Repeat Timing

A 29-year-old couple attends the GP after 14 months of trying to conceive. The male partner's first semen analysis was abnormal (low count and motility). According to NICE CG156, when should the semen analysis be repeated?