Husband's semen analysis-Social & technical challenges of doing the test When a couple seeking treatment for infertility goes to a doctor, usually the investigation will start with the wife. Detailed history, examination and investigation of husband is a part which usually comes late. There are many social reasons for it. Many a times the woman seeking treatment is accompanied by other female members of the family and not the husband. The husband may be away on the job for months together. There is social stigma attached to male being investigated. Etc What is important to note is that well being of both husband and wife are important for a normal pregnancy to happen. As this photo will show that male gamete-sperm and female gamete-ova, both need to be healthy for a good outcome. There are technical challenges too in doing semen analysis. -Lack of privacy where sample is collected -Delay in transpo