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My sperm motility(1hr) is 40% and standard is >60% and my progressive motility score is 40(range 60-70).my doc asked me to take proxeed is it safe?.

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Dr. Jesse Mills answered

Specializes in Urology

Yes: Proxeed is safe, has reasonable clinical data to support improved motility. I would also see a male reproductive surgeon to be evaluated for varicocele. 40% of men with subfertility have varicoceles and may benefit from repair.

Answered 1/31/2015

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