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Is A Low Sperm Density A Problem For Conception?
i have just recieved the results of my fertility test, it appears i have slightly low sperm forward progression (40%, with 25% being rapid), what concerns me more though, is the density of morphologically normal and motile sperm, it reads 4%. i've read that below 15% can cause problems with conception, how much of a problem is this?
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Hi welcome to healthcaremagic.
I have gone through your question.
Sperms should have atleast 30% of normal morphology , below this cause problem in conception. And motility less than 40-50% is mattern of concern.
I would advise to do ultrasound color doppler to rule you varicocele, to see testes vasularity.
Then consult a urologist.
Hope i answered your question.
Would be happy to help you further.
Take care.
I have gone through your question.
Sperms should have atleast 30% of normal morphology , below this cause problem in conception. And motility less than 40-50% is mattern of concern.
I would advise to do ultrasound color doppler to rule you varicocele, to see testes vasularity.
Then consult a urologist.
Hope i answered your question.
Would be happy to help you further.
Take care.
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