Normal semen does not necessarily mean that you can get pregnant, and abnormal semen does not mean that you cannot get pregnant. The same person, at different points in time, has different semen results, so it is important to know how to look at the semen routine report card. There are usually dozens of items in a clinical semen analysis report form, which is a huge amount of information. And how should we look at these results? First, look at the volume of semen. The normal semen volume is 2 to 6 ml. If it is less than 2 ml, it is clarified that the semen volume is a bit low. Sometimes, although the number of sperm per ml is a lot, but the total amount is too little, which must have an impact on fertility; of course, too much semen volume may also be a problem, too much semen is diluted, which also affects fertility. The second thing is to look at the appearance. If you do not have a long period of time, the color will be light yellow. If the color of the semen is red, it is a blood semen, which means that there may be blood in it. If the semen is very yellow and thick, with pus cells, it indicates an infection, which needs to be treated promptly. Although there are dozens of items on the semen report form, the most common ones we use in clinical practice are no more than 10. First, look at the pH level. Under normal pH conditions, the pH value of semen is 7.2 to 8.0, with most between 7.4 and 8.0, which is weakly alkaline. If the pH value is acidic, for example, below 7.0, it often suggests that the seminal vesicle and prostate glands may have problems; if the pH value is too high, it often suggests inflammation. However, it cannot be determined from one indicator alone, and other auxiliary tests are needed to confirm the diagnosis. Second, look at the liquefaction of semen. Liquefaction is a very important parameter. Why does semen liquefy? Seminal vesicle fluid contains substances that propel semen to coagulate. The process of coagulation is to maintain the sperm, other debris can’t get in and the sperm can’t run out. Prostate fluid contains substances that promote liquefaction – hydrolytic protease, which usually liquefies in about 15 to 20 minutes. If it is not liquefied beyond half an hour, it means that the liquefaction is delayed, and beyond an hour without liquefaction, it is not liquefied. Third, look at the density of the sperm. The density of sperm is the number of sperm per unit volume. The current reference standard for sperm density is greater than 20 million/ml. Fourth, look at the viability of the sperm. The World Health Organization has set the norm at more than 60%. Fifth, look at the vitality of the sperm. The sperm vitality is the ability of sperm activity, according to the activity, sperm vitality is divided into four levels of A/B/C/D, A is greater than 25% or A + B is greater than 50% can be. Sixth, look at the shape of the sperm. Normal sperm shape requires more than 20%. It must be noted that sperm quality is not constant and often fluctuates with the health of the body, so temporary semen examination should be performed several more times for a comprehensive assessment if abnormalities occur.