Trying to conceive can be a very emotional process for both partners. It’s kind of like riding a roller coaster… one minute you’re feeling hopeful and confident, the next you’re sure it’s never going to happen. If you and your partner are struggling with fertility issues, you’re probably ready to try anything. Testing your sperm […]
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Rest assured, the risk of genetic mutations related to aging sperm in men >50 is VERY small, but it’s never zero. Age of the male vs. female: Although there is still a lot that we do not know, we do know that the age of the male is less important than the age of the […]
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At what age should men be concerned about their fertility? Some studies say over 40 but most agree that men over 50 years of age need to be concerned. First, it’s important to remember that, unlike women who see both egg quality and quantity decline with increasing age (more rapidly after the age of 37), […]
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Overview of the YO SCORE: At home sperm testing has taken yet another leap forward with the introduction of the YO SCORE. Reproductive Endocrinologists make key decisions about fertility treatment based on both male and female examinations and test results. Semen analysis (particularly motility, count and morphology) is the primary test for assessing male fertility. […]
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Overview of the YO SCORE: At home sperm testing has taken yet another leap forward with the introduction of the YO SCORE. Reproductive Endocrinologists make key decisions about fertility treatment based on both male and female examinations and test results. Semen analysis (particularly motility, count and morphology) is the primary test for assessing male fertility. […]
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To answer this question, we asked Dr. Kenan Omurtag. He responded… People ask me all the time what it means to have low sperm motility. Well motility is just as important, if not more important, than sperm count. For example, if you have 20 Million Sperm but if only 2% of the sperm are moving, […]
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What can I do to improve my sperm count? We asked Dr. Kenan Omurtag what he says to his patients who ask this question. Here is his answer: “More and more I’m hearing from guys that they want to do something positive to contribute to the pregnancy journey they are undertaking with their partner. Since […]
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Your YO test results will first report whether your Motile Sperm Concentration (MSC) is MODERATE/NORMAL or LOW based on a cut-off of 6 million/mL moving sperm (based on the global semen analysis authority, the World Health Organization 5th Edition). But, to understand how MODERATE/NORMAL your sperm is, check your YO SCORE in the RESULTS section […]
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