The motile sperm count, commonly known as REM, is performed after capacitation of a semen sample. Based on the results obtained from the MSC, the fertility specialist will indicate the best reproductive option.
For example, if the MSC is less than 1 million motile sperm per mL of ejaculate, the indicated assisted reproductive technique is IVF-ICSI. On the other hand, if the EMR is greater than 3 million sperm, then only artificial insemination (AI) would be necessary.
Read the full article on: What is sperm cell capacitation? – definition and the in vitro techniques ( 61).
By Andrea Rodrigo B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Leonor Ortega López B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Mark P. Trolice M.D., F.A.C.O.G., F.A.C.S., F.A.C.E. (reproductive endocrinologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist).
Last Update: 11/04/2022
