Kristy - Here is some info that might be helpful. As far as 'correcting' any issues, medically, I don't think there is a way. However, Betsy's husband has had fantastic results taking a supplement called Fertility Blend for men. If a count is not in the normal range, the result is usually IUI, IVF and sometimes ICSI.
Semen Analysis
WHAT IS IT?
A fresh sample of semen will be analysed as part of an assessment of male fertility status. The semen sample will usually be tested by a specialist laboratory and be evaluated for;- Semen volume, consistency and quality.
- Sperm count, percentage of active sperm, sperm shape and the presence of elements other than sperm, such as blood cells or evidence of infection.
- See bottom of this page for an indication of what is normal.
WHO NEEDS IT?
Any couple concerned about their fertility should ensure that the man is testedis . This particularly important for the following;- Men with a history of reproductive tract infections or STDs
- Men concerned about exposure to environmental pollutants
- Men exposed to workplace hazards
- Male athletes exposed to conditions which might lower sperm counts
WHY BOTHER WITH IT?- The male partner contributes to almost half of all infertility problems that couples face.
- 10-20% of all men have sperm counts below the WHO cut-off level.
- 2-3% of all males are completely infertile and produce no sperm at all.
- A simple semen test can prevent a lot of unecessary time, investigation of the female partner, and the associated costs.
HOW DO YOU DO IT? - You can use our home scree
- ning test which is accurate and will indicate whether the sperm count is above or below the WHO cut-off levels defining fertility status. This is quick, private, and inexpensive test.
- You can arrange a test through your doctor. This should certainly be done if you come up negative with our home screening test. The doctors laboratory will also be able to assess other aspects of the semen such as sperm motility etc.
Semen Analysis - What is normal ?
volume of ejaculate2.0 ml or more
pH7.2-8.0
sperm concentration 20 million per ml spermatozoa or more
total sperm count40 million per ml spermatozoa per ejaculate or more
motility50% or more with forward progression
morphology30% or more with normal forms
vitality75% or more live,i.e.,excluding dye
white blood cellsfewer than 1 million per ml
Semen Analysis - What terms might the doctor use ?normozoospermianormal results as shown aboveoligozoospermiasperm concentration fewer than 20 million per mlasthenozoospermiafewer than 50% spermatozoa with forward progression teratozoospermiafewer than 30% spermatozoa with normal morphologyoligoasthenoteratozoospermiasignifies disturbance of all three variables aboveazoospermiano spermatozoa in the ejaculateaspermiano ejaculate