As we mentioned in previous articles, infertility is defined as inability of a couple to conceive after 12 months of unprotected sexual intercourse. It effects over 5 millions couple alone in the U. S. and many times more in the world. Because of unawareness of treatments, only 10% seeks help from professional specialist. In this article, we will discuss what is male infertility biochemical analysis ?I. DefinitionThe study of the chemical substances and vital processes occurring in male testicle such as the concentration of white blood cells, the level of fructose in the semen, and the volume.II. ProcedureThe semen sample of sperm is taken at the clinic laboratory through masturbation, the the semen is sent for analysis for chemical substances and vital processes as mentioned in the definition.III. DiagnosisThis test a semen analysis typically for1. VolumeThe semen sample required for this test is no less than 2.0 ml or moreIt measures the number of sperm per millilitre ( ml ) of ejaculate2. pHpH is a measure of the acidity or basicity of a solution ( PH of 07 is considered as neutral). In this test, it is requires in the range of 7.2-8.0 to be considered as normal.3. Sperm concentrationIt measures the number of sperm per millilitre. For a normal sperm concentration it requires 20,000,000 per ml or more.4. MotilityMotility is a measure of sperm for movement, the normal sperm motility is 50% or more with forward progression. It can be classified in 4 gradea) Sperm with progressive motility:These are the strongest and swim fast in a straight lineb) Non-linear motility: These also move forward but tend to travel in a curved or crooked motion.c) Non-progressive motility:Sperm not move forward despite the fact that they move their tails.d) Non motility:Fail to move at all.5. Rapid forward progressive motilitySample sperm requires to have at least 25% or more of this types of sperm to be considered as normal.6. MorphologyIt is the study of normal and abnormal form of the sperm. It considered normal if it isa) 30% or more normal forms (WHO criteria)b) 11% or more normal forms (Tygerberg strict criteria developed by Dr. Roelof Menkveld, Tygerberg Hospital, South Africa, and disseminated by Dr. Thinus Kruger )7. VitalityThe sample should have least 75% live sperm in a semen sample8. White blood cellsThe sample must have a white blood cells of less than 1,000,000 per ml. Otherwise, it may be an indication of immunity causes of infertility and more testes are required.Sometime the semen sample may also be tested for vesicular function, citrate or acid phosphatase for the prostate gland and free carnitine as an index of epididymal function, if it is requested by your fertilization specialist.For the best pregnancy self help program review, please visithttp://bestfertility.blogspot.com/For series of Infertility Articles, please visithttp://fertility-infertility.blogspot.com