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Low Sperm Motility
Low sperm motility is a condition in which the sperm's capacity for swimming forward and penetrating the egg is diminished. If movement is slow, not in a straight line, or both, the sperm have difficulty invading the cervical mucus, leading to male infertility.
Normal Sperm Motility
Normal sperm motility exists when approximately two-thirds of the sperm in the semen can move forward through the cervical mucus and pierce the ovum. If a semen test shows that fewer than 8 million sperm per milliliter of semen show normal forward movement, then low sperm motility may be causing male factor infertility.
Low Sperm Motility Fertility Treatments
Men who suffer from low sperm motility may be able to increase their chances of conceiving a child by undergoing some of the following treatment:
Find an Infertility Doctor
Couples who face fertility challenges due to male factor infertility may still be able to conceive a child; there are a range of infertility treatments that can treat low sperm motility. Find a fertility doctor in your area using DocShop's online directory of fertility clinics.
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