Fructose is a sugar in the semen. It provides energy for the sperm. If it is too low, the sperm will be disadvantaged at swimming to and fertilising an egg. The absence or low fructose levels in semen may indicate a problem with the seminal vesicles[ref]””Understanding Semen Analysis”. Stonybrook, State University of New York. 1999. Retrieved…
What is semen volume? Semen volume refers to the total amount of semen ejaculated. Between between 1.0ml and 6.5ml of ejaculate per orgasm are considered normal[ref]”Essig, Maria G.; Edited by Susan Van Houten and Tracy Landauer, Reviewed by Martin Gabica and Avery L. Seifert (2007-02-20). “Semen Analysis”. Healthwise. WebMD. Retrieved 2007-08-05″[/ref] and it may vary between 0.1 and 10 milliliters[ref]”Rehan,…
What is sperm count? Sperm count measures the concentration of sperm in a man’s ejaculate measured in million sperm per milliliter. It is important to distinguish it from total sperm count, which is the sperm count multiplied with volume, i.e. the number of milliliters[ref]”https://www.sharedjourney.com/define/semen.html”[/ref] The average sperm count today is between 20 and 40 million per milliliter…
A semen analysis evaluates the several key characteristics of a man’s semen quality. It helps evaluate male fertility for those either seeking pregnancy or conversely verifying the success of a vasectomy. It provides a snapshot of a man’s statistical fertility, usually with respect to the WHO fertility guidelines, at a certain point in time. Whilst it can provide important insights, it cannot help…
Too many white blood cells in semen may lead to impaired fertility A white blood cell count is often one of the parameters measured during a semen analysis. While it is normal for semen to have some white blood cells, an elevated concentration may negatively affect fertility, and could indicate a potential health problem. This…
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 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…