Sperm test results

[MichelleLMH]

How bad is bad?

Partners sperm tests came back generally low I feel, but what does this mean exactly for our chances? Has anybody had any similar results explained?

Seminal volume : 2.5 ml

Sperm number: 23 x 10/6/ml

Concentration : 9 x 10/6/ml

Motility : 38percent

Morphology: 2 percent

:/ help anybody?

[CLV29]

I don't understand what they all mean but my hubbie had a similar result first time round, consultant told him to go on well man conception and the next test results were actually a lot better.

We will be doing IVF in the next few weeks using his sperm so hopefully you guys will be fine too!!x

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi MichelleLMH. Unfortunately, your partner’s semen analysis is low. A bit low on numbers as there should be 20 million or more per ml. Motility ideally should be 50% and the morphology (shape of head) 30%. Usually, a semen analysis is repeated 2 months after the first one if there is a problem, to check whether it is consistent or not. As things look at the moment, it seems that you will probably need treatment with ICSI as there are only a few normal shapes and they are a bit lazy swimmers. Occasionally, a result like this can be due to a virus e.g. flu, trauma or even surgery in that area as a child. There have been some studies done where a slight improvement has been made by taking a multivitamin tablet with extra zinc and selenium too, so might be worth a try. Remember no smoking and minimal alcohol intake too. It seems scary at the moment, but there are sperm that can be used. I hope all works out well with whatever treatment is decided for you. Diane

[MichelleLMH in reply to DianeArnold]

Great advice! Thank you very much everyone 👍🏻

Will see what fertility clinic think our option is this week and update you all. xxx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi. Good luck at the clinic. Diane