Impact of pathogens on the seminal microbiome

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A few months ago, a patient contacted me because he had just arranged a private semen analysis for himself and the results were not as he expected. Test findings included a high volume of seminal fluid, multiple abnormal sperm with aberrant motility, anti-sperm antibodies, and indication of infection, with some agglutination and debris present. Because my patients usually have a set budget for test costs, I generally suggest this testing only if a patient is concerned about infection, prostate…