Understanding your test score

Thanks for taking your latest test, your score is in the below normal total motile sperm count range. On this page we’ll take you through what your score means, give you some tips on how to improve your sperm health, as well as explaining further support available to you from our team.

What does a  normal test score mean?

Understanding the Total Motile Sperm Count.
The ExSeed Home Sperm Test measures the Total Motile Sperm Count (the total amount of sperm cells moving forward per ejaculate). It’s one of the best predictors of male fertility because it measures the amount of sperm cells that could possibly reach the egg after intercourse. We categorise sperm TMSC into 2 bands, below normal and normal. The TMSC figure consists of three measurements: volume, concentration, and motility. A normal score means the combination of these three parameters equates to a TMSC of above 7.5 million, which we categorise as above the threshold to be considered normal. The tables below show the categorisation of the individual parameters, as well as how this affects pregnancy chances.
Below normal
Normal
Total Motile Sperm Count (million)
< 7.5
> 7.5
Semen Volume (mL)
<1.5
>1.5
Sperm Concentration ( million/mL)
<15
>15
Sperm Motility (%)
<32
>32
TMSC Range
Chance of pregnancy per cycle
<7.5 million motile sperm cell
6-12%
7.5 – 45 million motile sperm cells
12-18%
>45 million motile sperm cells
18-24%
Mesure du volume

Volume

Le volume de sperme est la quantité totale de liquide éjaculé. Un volume normal est supérieur à 1,5 ml. Un volume inférieur est appelé hypospermie et peut, par exemple, être causé par des anomalies hormonales ou une obstruction des canaux...

Concentration

La concentration en spermatozoïdes est une mesure du nombre de spermatozoïdes dans chaque millilitre de sperme. Une concentration normale est supérieure à 15 millions de spermatozoïdes par millilitre. Une concentration inférieure à 15 millions de spermatozoïdes par millilitre est appelée oligospermie, et azoospermie s'il n'y a pas de spermatozoïdes du tout.

Motilité

La mobilité des spermatozoïdes est le mouvement vers l'avant des cellules spermatiques. Pour qu'un spermatozoïde puisse féconder l'ovule, il doit se déplacer rapidement dans l'appareil reproducteur féminin, ce qui nécessite une forte mobilité vers l'avant. Notre algorithme suit la mobilité vers l'avant, également appelée mobilité progressive. La motilité normale est supérieure à 32% des spermatozoïdes en mouvement, en deçà, on parle d'asthénozoospermie.

What affects your sperm health?

There are a number of factors that can lead to low total motile sperm count. Some of the key causes of this specific male fertility issue

Mode de vie

Lifestyle factors including diet, weight, bad habits, medication and even heat affect your sperm health.
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Médical

Certain medical conditions impact your sperm production or the journey of your sperm from testicles to your semen.
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Genetic

Some men who experience low sperm count and infertility are impacted by genetic defects that can cause sperm count and quality to be abnormal.
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What next? How to improve my score

Take a test

Our immediate recommendation is to take a second test after a minimum of 48 hours. There are a number of factors that can create natural variation in sperm samples and by taking additional tests you'll get a more accurate picture of your sperm health overtime (which you can track in the ExSeed app).

Introduce healthy habits

There are a number of lifestyle changes you can start making including exercising more, improving nutrition and limiting bad habits. You can find more by reading our lifestyle blog or heading to general advice with the app.

Start taking supplements

We have a fertility supplement multipack that includes all the necessary vitamins, minerals, antioxidants and fish oils to improve your sperm health.

Continue testing

It will take time for the changes you make to impact your sperm health so it's important to keep monitoring your sperm. We recommend testing once per month.

Got a question? Ask our medical team

If you have any questions about your test or upcoming tests our medical team is at hand to help. Whether you prefer a call, email or message, we’ll be here for you.

How your lifestyle affects fertility

Many aspects of your current lifestyle can impact your fertility. here are general recommendations on what you can do to improve sperm count and motility.

Âge

With an age under 40, you shouldn’t have to worry about age as a factor in itself.

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IMC

There is a clear association between obesity and reduced sperm quality.

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Fumer des cigarettes

The exposure to tobacco smoke has significant negative effects on semen quality.

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Stress

With an age under 40, you shouldn’t have to worry about age as a factor in itself.

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Nutrition

Processed foods damage the health of sperm-producing cells and cause oxidative stress, which leads to poorer sperm quality.

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Activité physique

Scientific studies show that men who are physically active have better semen parameters than men who are inactive.

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Chaleur

Direct heat can inhibit optimal sperm production and cause Sperm DNA damage.

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Alcool

A beer or glass of wine now and then do not really harm sperm quality - but excessive drinking does.

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Téléphone portable

When you have your cell phone in your front pocket, your testicles are exposed to electromagnetic radiation, which studies have shown to damage the sperm cells.

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Porter des pantalons et des sous-vêtements serrés

Studies show that men who wear looser underwear have higher sperm concentration and total sperm count compared to men who wear tighter underwear.

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Take a test

Our immediate recommendation is to take a second test after a minimum of 48 hours. There are a number of factors that can create natural variation in sperm samples and by taking additional tests you'll get a more accurate picture of your sperm health overtime (which you can track in the ExSeed app).

Porter des pantalons et des sous-vêtements serrés

Des études montrent que les hommes qui portent des sous-vêtements amples ont une concentration de sperme et un nombre total de spermatozoïdes plus élevés que les hommes qui portent des sous-vêtements plus serrés. Alors, laissez tomber les vêtements serrés et portez des vêtements amples pour donner de l'air à vos testicules.

CONCLUSION : apprenez-en davantage sur la façon dont la chaleur peut affecter la qualité du sperme. ici.

Stress

Outre un taux de mortalité plus élevé et diverses maladies, le stress est associé à une mauvaise qualité du sperme. On sait que le stress est associé à une baisse du taux de testostérone et au stress oxydatif, tous deux jouant un rôle essentiel dans la production et le maintien de spermatozoïdes sains.

CONCLUSION : Si vous vous sentez stressé, nous vous recommandons de vous faire aider afin d'avoir une santé mentale équilibrée. Pour un guide de gestion du stress, téléchargez le L'application ExSeed est gratuite et vous pouvez commencer votre plan d'action personnalisé dès aujourd'hui.