Copper is needed to support healthy hormone levels and metabolism to assist with female fertility. The body needs copper (Cu) to regulate a range of metabolic processes, including hormone metabolism. Copper therefore has a role in supporting healthy female fertility. Its concentration is regulated by the body itself, because homeostatic mechanisms remove excess copper when required.…
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.…