One of the types of problems that a man can have that can interfere with his ability to conceive a child is sperm motility. Sperm motility describes the way that a man’s sperm is able to make it through the reproductive tract. To successfully conceive, the sperm has to swim forward through the vagina, past the woman’s cervix and make it to the fallopian tubes. Once it’s there, it has the potential to fertilize an egg if the woman is ovulating.

Your health care provider will measure the motility of your sperm in terms of a percentage. The sperm motility percentage refers to the percentage of your sperm that are moving forward correctly. If your sperm can’t seem to swim forward or if they do so too slowly, you’ll find it hard to conceive a child.

There are a number of factors that can cause a man to have low sperm motility. Some of these factors can also cause a man to have a low sperm count, which is actually a more common cause for male factor infertility. Extreme heat on the testicles, for example, can cause problems with both sperm count and sperm motility. Sometimes, if sexual activity is prolonged, it can actually affect sperm motility, too. It’s also thought that exposure to heavy metals can cause a number of sperm problems.

Unfortunately for men who suffer from low sperm motility, there aren’t too many medical options that can help to address the problem. For some men with low sperm motility, In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) or Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injections (ICSI) may be the only way that a man who has low sperm motility will be able to conceive. There are some men with low sperm motility who have had some degree or another of success using a variety of nutritional supplements, herbal remedies or lifestyle changes, but these examples are few and far between.

If you suffer from low sperm motility, it’s important to discuss your options with your doctor.

Similar Posts:

• Understanding Sperm Motility
• What Are The Treatment Options For Low Sperm Motility?
• How Can I Calculate My Sperm Motility?
• What Is The Difference Between A Low Sperm Count And Low Sperm Motility?

This entry was posted under About Sperm.