How Semen Analysis Done Today ?
Factors like morphology, motility, count, volume, defects etc. These factors help doctors understand semen quality and recommend further diagnosis to the couple. Traditional methods of semen analysis in IVF consist of manual methods or heavy machines that cost a lot. We can do better.
Automation in Semen Analysis
- Semen analysis machines today cost anything between USD $1000-1500
- They perform analysis using chemical methods
- They depend on the physical semen sample
Problems with this method :
- Consistency of the sample changes with time
- Prone to human error (mishandling in labs)
- Time to generate results is relatively high
- High cost
Artificial Insemination in Indonesia
Geography in Indonesia has quite a tough terrain, especially for distributing sperm, it causes a decrease in sperm quality. The poor quality of sperm will be futile when it is not successfully inseminated in livestock. The demand for artificial insemination for livestock increases very sharply from year to year. This also has a positive impact in meeting the demand for meat in Indonesia. *source : ministry of agriculture and national statistic department of Indonesia
The IVF Industry
IVF is a booming industry with valued at 557 million USD. CAGR : 14.7%, Average Age : 26.8, Growth by 2026 : 1453 million USD. Increased sedentary lifestyle, Reduced physical activity, High stress, Couples starting families later.
Semen analysis is an integral part of IVF. Improving efficiency and reducing costs matter now more than ever.
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