Please can someone analyse these semen test results

Motility

Total progression 53
Rapid progression 44
Slow progression 9
None progression 4
Immotile 43

Sperm count 143.3 million per 2.8 ml ejaculate

Difficulty understanding what immotile means and if it is a problem or not?!

I have a grade 2 varicocele. Unable to conceive in the last 16 months.

Thank you

Hi Charlie88

With regards to motility, your results are within normal ranges. Motility is the term used to describe how to sperm move and if if they move in a forwards, straight line, to get to the egg. Currently used guidelines are generally those set by the WHO in 2010, which say that a minumum of 32% must have progressive motility. Your results are 53% progressive motility (44 + 9). So this is a good result.

Your sample also meets the standard for the minimum sperm concentration.

The term immotile refers to the sperm that do not move. This doesn´t mean however that they are dead, just they do not move.

In any sample there will be a percentage of immotile sperm, and you shouldn´t be concerned because the important thing is that the percentage of motile sperm is above the minimum levels.

To learn more about sperm motility you may enjoy reading this article: What values are normal in sperm motility analysis?

However, if you have varicocele and you have been trying to get pregnant for 16 months with no success then it is best for you to consult a fertility specialist to find out the best way to proceed.

I hope this helps!
All the best

Would be SO grateful if someone could explain these results to me:
Concentration 42.6
Total sperm count 31.95
Total motility 72
Total progressive motility 67
Morphology 0
% head 62
Mid-piece 10
Tail 28
Thanks so much in advance