Question 1

what is sperm motility?

Accepted Answer

Sperm motility: Grading scale:
0 = no motion.
1 = some head or tail movement, but no forward progress.
2 = feeble forward progress, not likely fast enough to swim against the current through the fallopian tube.
3 = rapid forward progression
4 = frenzied swimming (rarely seen in human sperm).

Question 2

how can i boost sperm motility?

Accepted Answer

You can't (mostly): Most experts say you can't. Even if low you don't need to boost motility already in a normal range. Common sense like reduced alcohol and no tobacco helps some men, but it's  a very small change. Men with anatomic abnormalities sometimes improve mot through surgery. Some fertility specialists and uroplogists have good experiences with using  supplements and drugs, but no good studies back this up.

Question 3

how can i improve sperm motility?

Accepted Answer

See a Doctor: Why is your sperm motility low? Have you been checked by a Urologist? Yo may have a varicoele that can be removed and your sperm motility can get better. also, do not expose your scrotum to heat. Avoid jacuzzis. Avoid jobs that increase your heat exposure.

Question 4

how can you address low sperm motility?

Accepted Answer

You can't (mostly): Most experts say you can't. Even if low you don't need to boost motility already in a normal range. Common sense like reduced alcohol and no tobacco helps some men, but it's  a very small change. Men with anatomic abnormalities sometimes improve mot through surgery. Some fertility specialists and uroplogists have good experiences with using  supplements and drugs, but no good studies back this up.

Question 5

can marijuanna cause slow sperm motility?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Marijuana use, depending on amount and duration, can affect all the semen parameters, including motility.

Question 6

are there drugs to improve sperm motility?

Accepted Answer

Motility: Some doctors recommend antioxidants (like vitamin c and vitamin e) for this purpose. They are safe, but be aware they have not been proven to work consistently, and you need to take them at least 3 months to find out if they've helped - so it's a shot in the dark.

Question 7

is it good to have really high sperm motility?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes, if you're trying to have children, your sperm have a long swim ahead of them, and can use every advantage!

Question 8

my husband sperm motility is 40%. is it normal?

Accepted Answer

Sperm: That is a bit low  but not terrible.  If the other qualities are normal meaning concentration and morphology i would not worry.  And i would check it again soon.

Question 9

what can be responsible for low sperm motility?

Accepted Answer

Varicocele: Sometimes, they dilation of veins about the testicle called the varicocele can cause the sperm to have poor motility. You should see a urologist for an examination and a possible ultrasound to see if you may benefit from a surgery called a varicocelectomy to improve your sperm counts and motility.

Question 10

how to improve low sperm motility and morphology?

Accepted Answer

Improve sperm count: Optimizing sperm:
1) be healthy (i.e.- proper diet ; exercise)
2) avoid excessive heat (i.e.- hot tubs, long-term sitting, and occupational hazards)
3) limit alcohol ingestion
4) see a urologist to be checked for a varicocele
5) do not, under any circumstances, take testosterone supplements or HCG injections!

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