Male Fertility Status: According to the World Health Organization a male is considered fertile when sperm count levels are above 20 million sperm per milliliter. Male fertility status does not guarantee that a man’s overall semen quality is normal or that he will successfully impregnate his partner. In some cases, abnormal motility and/or morphology could cause complications. If you suspect this is the case or have other health issues that could impair your fertility, you should contact your physician or health care provider immediately.

Although there are a number of factors that can cause male factor infertility, a low sperm count is the most common feature of an abnormal semen analysis. As a result, sperm count is an effective screening parameter for determining whether or not the male should seek the advice of a health care provider.

Sub-Fertility (or Oligospermia) Status: According to the World Health Organization a male is considered sub-fertile when sperm count levels are between 2 million and 20 million sperm per milliliter. It is often possible for normally healthy men to present a sub-fertile status at any given time due to the normal fluctuations associated with sperm count.

Infertility (or Azoospermia) Status is indicated when sperm count levels are below 2 million sperm per milliliter. This result usually means there is a fertility-associated health problem. You should retest yourself in the event that the test was not administered properly. If the results still show male infertility levels, you should consult your physician immediately.

There are a number of factors that can affect sperm count, including:

• Diet
• Lack of sleep
• Recent exposure to certain chemicals or radiation
• Time of previous ejaculate before testing

If you received a subfertile or infertile result and fall under one of these categories, retake the test after a few days. If the results are the same, you should consult your Physician.

Treatment Options Exist!
Thanks to scientific research and the medical community, current or future treatments exist for most male fertility abnormalities. Upon initial examination, a physician will usually order a comprehensive semen analysis. This test scrutinizes a multitude of parameters to narrow down the cause of male infertility and, hence, aids in diagnosis and treatment options. Costs vary depending on the extent of tests administered.

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