Infertility or vasectomy reversal analysis

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You and your partner may be having difficulty in conceiving a baby. In the laboratory your semen sample will undergo microscopic examination, which will help indicate whether a male factor is involved.

We assess motility, sperm concentration and total count, and morphological appearance as well as other parameters that are helpful in providing important diagnostic information. This knowledge will help your doctor to plan any future treatment.

You have had a vasectomy reversal. Your sample will undergo microscopic examination to verify whether you are producing potentially fertile sperm.

Your appointment

Your GP will refer you to our service and your appointment will be arranged by the Referrals and Booking service. You do not need to contact us.
Please refer to your appointment letter within patient hub to change your appointment. Appointments are available 8:30am to 2:30pm Monday to Friday (excluding Bank Holidays). If you no longer need your appointment, please cancel it through patient hub.
Please remember to abstain from any sexual activity that results in ejaculation (intercourse or masturbation) for at least two days before your appointment, but no longer than seven days.
Samples should be produced at the hospital. Your appointment should last no longer than one hour. Please note, we currently do not offer appointments for sample drop off following off-site production.

SAMPLE PRODUCTION INSTRUCTIONS
(on day of appointment)

Instructions

Please arrive at your exact appointment time at:
Histopathology Department Andrology Unit, Seacroft Hospital, Leeds, LS14 6UH
When you arrive in the department on the day of your appointment, please ring the bell at the entrance to the department and await further instructions from a member of staff.
At the time of your appointment, you will be taken to a private room where a member of staff will leave you to produce your sample.
Once in your private room please wash your hands and genitals.
Produce your sample by masturbation.
Collect the entire sample directly into the container provided by us. Do not use a sheath / condom for collection, or use any lubricant while masturbating, as they are harmful to sperm.
On the provided request form complete your personal details ensuring the name of the requesting GP / consultant and their surgery/department details are also stated. Also record the date, time of sample production, length of abstinence (time without sexual activity resulting in ejaculation) and completeness of sample in the appropriate section.
After producing your sample, a member of staff will check your request form, take your sample from you and answer any questions you may have.
Your appointment on that day is then over and you may go home.

Results and further information

Your results will be sent to your GP or Consultant within 10 working days from your appointment.
If you require a further appointment your Doctor will contact the referral and booking service to book it, and you will go back on to the waiting list.
If you have any concerns regarding your sample or results, please contact your GP or Consultant.