What is sperm morphology / % normal shapes? Sperm morphology refers to the size and shape of sperm. Results are reported as the percentage of sperm that appear normal when semen is viewed under a microscope. Normally up to 10% of all spermatozoa have observable defects. In some men, this percentage can be much higher. The presence…
What is sperm motility (movement) Sperm motility is the ability of a man’s sperm to move properly through the female reproductive tract (following natural or artificial fertilisation) or through water (during external fertilisation such as IVF) to reach the egg. Sperm motility can also be thought of as the sperm quality, which is an important factor in successful conception.…
The pregnancy age of 40 is considered highly significant for family planning. It is widely believed that pregnancy is no longer possible after this age. This is not entirely correct. With today’s rapidly advancing artificial fertilisation technologies there is astill a realistic chance of pregnancy over 40. Conversely, the probability of infertility can begin to…
https://youtu.be/YHGGOKRVwTQ If a couple decides to use artificial fertilisation, a new phase of family planning begins. The process can be financially, physically and mentally demanding on both partners – but the ultimate reward is near. Women may struggle with the hormones they need to take. These can result in strong mood swings, stomach pains and nausea. This…
Research shows that iron deficiencies can cause infertility problems. Poor iron levels during pregnancy may also negatively impact foetal development. Iron (Fe) is found in every cell. Iron a critical mineral for haemoglobin, which the body needs to transport oxygen. Without adequate iron, the body will run low in energy and becomes susceptible to anaemia. Because of…
Research shows that alcohol intake and cigarette smoking have a significant impact on male fertility Lifestyle factors such as alcohol intake and cigarette smoking have long been reported to affect male fertility. In this study, the semen analysis results of 100 alcoholics and 100 cigarette smoker males were studied with respect to the NICE guidelines and compared with…
Men with a body mass index between 20 and 25 have the highest sperm count Between 1996-1998, 1,558 young Danish men with a mean age of 19 years volunteered to produce a semen sample while they attended a compulsory physical examination to determine their fitness for military service[ref]”https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/15482761″[/ref]. What was measured Semen volume (in milliliters) sperm…
Men with high self-rated health have a better sperm count and better morphology Between 1996 and 2005, 3,457 Danish young men were approached when they attended a compulsory physical examination to determine their fitness for military service. The researchers objective was to study the relationship between self-rated health (SRH) and semen quality. The men delivered a…