Understanding Sperm Analysis for IVF: A Doctor's Perspective

Question
Dear Doctor, i need your opinion concerning my husband spermograme that we did before ivf.
Concentration: 50Million/ml
liquefaction: 20min
PH:8
Mobility(20min)
 - Progressive: 30%
 -Non Progressive: 30%
 -Immobility: 40%
I need to know if their is a chance in natural conception,and what do you think.
Regards

Answer
Hello Rachelle from Lebanon,

You left out one parameter that we usually check, which is the Morphology or number of normally formed sperm.  The other parameters given (count and motility) are within normal limits, so if the morphology were at least 30%, then then semen analysis would be considered normal.

Good Luck,

Dr. Edward J. Ramirez, M.D., FACOG
Executive Medical Director
The Fertility and Gynecology Center
Monterey Bay IVF Program
www.montereybayivf.com

Monterey, California, U.S.A.

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