Understanding What is Sperm Motility

Read what IVF specialists of the best IVF centre in Delhi – Gunjan IVF World have to say about sperm motility through this interesting blog

Patients who are considering In-vitro Fertilisation (IVF) to fulfill their parenthood dreams often come across the term sperm motility. But, not many are aware of what it actually means. Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF centre in Ghaziabad explains what it is through this informative article.

To begin with, it is crucial for you to know what the meaning of motility is. In simple language, motility is the ability of an organism to move all by itself using metabolic energy. Sperm motility refers to the ability of the sperm to move and swim freely. “It is one of the components that every doctor evaluates first when a couple fails to get pregnant naturally even after trying for over a year. The sperm’s inability to swim properly is termed as poor sperm motility or asthenozoospermia, which can lead to male infertility,” says Dr. Gunjan Gupta, Director & Founder, Gunjan IVF World – a leading IVF center in Ghaziabad with three other highly advanced clinics at Janakpuri, Meerut and Noida. Dr. Gunjan a leading IVF specialist Ghaziabad heads a team of expert IVF doctors comprising Dr. Garima Sharma, Dr. Anshu Dhar, Dr. Aastha Raheja, Dr. Meenakshi Arya and support staff.

What is Sperm ?

“Sperm is a small cell that has a head and tail. It, by birth, has the capability to move. So, when semen is ejaculated inside the vagina, sperm from the semen swim their way up the vaginal canal to the cervix. They are programmed to swim to the fallopian tubes where they meet an ovulated egg and fertilise which leads to the formation of an embryo,” states Dr. Garima Sharma, Consultant & Centre In-Charge of Gunjan IVF World, the best IVF clinic in Janakpuri, Delhi.

What causes low sperm motility?

“Most patients we see at Gunjan IVF World ask us this question. Well, it is very difficult to pinpoint the exact reason of low sperm motility. There are various factors that can lead to low motility of sperm. Not just that, anything that damages or puts stress on the testicles, where sperm is made, can cause low motility,” added Dr. Aastha Raheja, Consultant at a renowned IVF clinic in Indirapuram, Ghaziabad. Listed below are some of the most common causes of low sperm motility.

 Lifestyle factors- smoking, alcohol, obesity etc
 Life style diseases eg diabetes, hypertension etc
 Infection
 Injury
 Testicular surgery
 Testicular cancer
 Undescended testicles

“Varicocele is another condition that impacts sperm quality. It is a condition of enlarged veins in the scrotum. Studies reveal that 30-40% men with infertility have varicocele. This medical condition can lead to increase in the temperature around the testicle by one or two degrees which can lead to decrease in sperm quality and production,” stated Dr. Anshu Dhar, Consultant of a well-known IVF clinic in Ghaziabad – Gunjan IVF World. Besides this, it is believed that smoking, use of supplements & anabolic steroids, cocaine/cannabis, etc. can lead to decrease in sperm motility and count too.

Low Sperm Motility Diagnosis

Low sperm motility can be diagnosed through the evaluation of a sperm sample. The evaluation checks if the sperm moves or interacts within the seminal fluid. Before sample collection, doctors would advise you to abstain from any sexual activity for a period of two to seven days. “Making some lifestyle modifications like curbing smoking & alcohol consumption, maintaining a healthy weight, wearing loose-fitting underwear, avoiding frequent hot baths, etc. can help in increasing the production of healthy sperm. In some cases, assisted reproduction techniques like IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) and IVF (In-Vitro Fertilisation) can help men with low sperm motility embrace fatherhood. Doctors can also advise a sperm donor in case the patient’s sperm count or sperm motility is extremely low,” concluded Dr. Gunjan Gupta, a renowned IVF specialist at Gunjan IVF World – the best IVF center in Delhi.

So, don’t worry! Consult an IVF specialist today and welcome home your ‘Khushiyon Ki Goonj’.

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