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Asked by tact20fen to Sally, Mmboyi, Mike, Michael, Jacinta, Gliday, Elkana, Edna, Arnold on 17 Jul 2025.
Question: what is sperm count
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Jacinta Nzilani answered on 17 Jul 2025:
👋 Hello!
Sperm count refers to the number of sperm cells in a man’s semen (sperm fluid). It’s a key measure of male fertility.
📊 Scientifically:
A normal sperm count is 15 million to over 200 million sperm per milliliter of semen (WHO, 2021).Low sperm count (called oligospermia) means fewer than 15 million sperm/mL, which can make it harder to cause pregnancy.
🧪 Doctors test sperm count through a semen analysis, which also checks:
Sperm movement (motility)Sperm shape (morphology)
Semen volume
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Michael Kimwele answered on 21 Jul 2025:
Sperm count refers to the number of sperm cells present in a given amount of semen, typically measured in millions per milliliter. It is an important factor in male fertility, as a higher sperm count increases the likelihood of fertilizing an egg. A normal sperm count, according to the World Health Organization, is 15 million or more sperm per milliliter of semen. Low sperm count, known as oligospermia, can reduce the chances of conception and may be influenced by factors such as lifestyle, health conditions, or environmental exposures.
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