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    What We Report

    20+ semen analysis parameters.
    A more complete view of male fertility.

    Sperm count is only one part of semen analysis. Mate Health reports core semen analysis parameters along with motility classifications, derived sperm counts, functional estimates, velocity, and advanced testing options including vitality and DNA fragmentation.

    9
    Measured
    Core semen analysis values
    1
    Motion
    Velocity analysis
    2
    Advanced
    Vitality & DNA fragmentation
    10
    Calculated
    Derived sperm counts and concentrations
    Measured
    Volume
    The total fluid volume of the ejaculate. Volume is one of the values used to calculate total sperm count, along with concentration. Low volume may reduce the total number of sperm available in the sample even when concentration is within range.
    WHO 6th Ed. lower ref. ≥1.4 mL
    mL
    Ejaculate volume
    Measured
    Concentration
    The number of sperm per milliliter of semen. Concentration is one of the main measures used to understand how many sperm are present in the sample. Results below the reference limit may indicate a lower total number of sperm available.
    WHO 6th Ed. lower ref. ≥16 M/mL
    M/mL
    Sperm per milliliter
    Measured
    Total Motility
    The percentage of sperm showing any movement, including rapidly progressive, slowly progressive, and non-progressive sperm.
    WHO 6th Ed. lower ref. ≥42%
    %
    Total motility
    Measured
    Progressive Motility
    The percentage of sperm moving forward in a directional pattern, not just moving in place. Progressive motility helps show how many sperm have forward movement.
    WHO 6th Ed. lower ref. ≥30%
    %
    Forward movement
    Measured
    Rapidly Progressive
    Sperm moving forward in a fast, directional pattern. This classification helps describe the portion of sperm with faster forward movement.
    %
    Fast forward movement
    Measured
    Slowly Progressive
    Sperm moving forward in a slower directional pattern. These sperm contribute to progressive motility but move more slowly than rapidly progressive sperm.
    %
    Slow forward movement
    Measured
    Non-Progressive
    Sperm that move without meaningful forward progression. Movement is present, but forward travel is limited.
    %
    Non-forward movement
    Measured
    Immotile
    Sperm showing no movement. Immotile sperm are reported as part of the complete motility profile and help distinguish moving sperm from those with no observed movement.
    %
    No movement detected
    Measured
    Morphology, Normal Forms
    The percentage of sperm with normal head, midpiece, and tail structure, reported as normal forms using WHO morphology criteria. Morphology is interpreted together with concentration, motility, and the overall semen analysis.
    WHO 6th Ed. lower ref. ≥4%
    %
    Normal sperm forms
    Motion
    Velocity
    The speed of sperm movement in micrometers per second, measured by optical analysis. Velocity adds context to motility by showing how quickly sperm are moving, not just whether movement is present.
    No WHO lower reference limit established
    μm/s
    Speed of sperm movement
    Advanced
    Assessment
    Vitality
    The percentage of sperm that are viable, assessed by membrane integrity and reported as live and non-viable sperm. Vitality adds context when motility is severely reduced by distinguishing viable from non-viable sperm, helping clinicians interpret whether low motility reflects sperm death or impaired movement. Reported with microscopy images.
    WHO 6th Ed. lower ref. ≥54%
    %
    Live sperm
    Advanced
    Assessment
    DNA Fragmentation Index, DFI
    The percentage of sperm with detectable DNA strand damage, assessed using Sperm Chromatin Dispersion (SCD). Elevated DFI has been associated with conception difficulty and recurrent pregnancy loss, and may provide additional context for fertility treatment planning.
    Lab Reference <30% · Assessed by SCD assay
    %
    DNA fragmentation
    Calculated
    Total Sperm Count
    The total number of sperm in the entire ejaculate, calculated from concentration and volume. This reflects the total sperm count in the ejaculate, not just the number per milliliter.
    WHO 6th Ed. lower ref. ≥39 M
    M/Volume
    Sperm per ejaculate
    Calculated
    Motile Sperm Concentration
    The concentration of moving sperm per milliliter, calculated from concentration and total motility. This shows how many sperm per milliliter are moving, not just how many are present.
    M/mL
    Moving sperm per milliliter
    Calculated
    Total Motile Sperm Count
    The total number of moving sperm in the ejaculate, calculated from total sperm count and total motility. Total motile sperm count combines sperm number and movement into one practical summary measure.
    M/Volume
    Moving sperm per ejaculate
    Calculated
    Progressive Motile Sperm Concentration
    The concentration of forward-moving sperm per milliliter, calculated from concentration and progressive motility. This narrows the count to sperm with directional movement, per milliliter.
    M/mL
    Forward-moving sperm per milliliter
    Calculated
    Progressive Motile Sperm Count
    The total number of forward-moving sperm in the ejaculate, calculated from total sperm count and progressive motility. This reflects the number of directionally moving sperm in the full sample.
    M/Volume
    Forward-moving sperm per ejaculate
    Calculated
    Rapid Progressive Motile Concentration
    The concentration of fast, forward-moving sperm per milliliter, calculated from concentration and the rapidly progressive fraction. This isolates the sperm with faster directional movement, per milliliter.
    M/mL
    Fast forward-moving sperm per milliliter
    Calculated
    Slow Progressive Motile Concentration
    The concentration of slower forward-moving sperm per milliliter, calculated from concentration and the slowly progressive fraction. These sperm move directionally but at a slower speed.
    M/mL
    Slow forward-moving sperm per milliliter
    Calculated
    Functional Sperm Concentration
    A calculated estimate of the concentration of sperm that are both progressively motile and morphologically normal, derived from concentration, progressive motility, and morphology.
    M/mL
    Functional sperm per milliliter
    Calculated
    Functional Sperm Count
    The total number of functional sperm in the ejaculate, calculated from functional sperm concentration and volume. Like functional sperm concentration, this is a derived estimate that combines count and quality measures, expressed as a total rather than a per-milliliter value.
    M/Volume
    Functional sperm per ejaculate
    Calculated
    Morphologically Normal Sperm Count
    The total number of sperm with normal morphology in the ejaculate, calculated from total sperm count and the percentage of normal forms. This reflects how many normally shaped sperm are present across the full sample, rather than the percentage alone.
    M/Volume
    Normal morphology sperm per ejaculate

    Note: Calculated values are derived from measured semen parameters and should be interpreted together with the full semen analysis and clinical history.
    All WHO values shown represent WHO 6th Edition lower reference limits and are not standalone fertility diagnoses. Semen analysis results should be interpreted within the context of medical history, fertility evaluation, and physician assessment. Derived parameters are calculated from primary laboratory measurements using established semen analysis methodology.

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    What does Mate Health report?

    Mate Health reports 20+ semen analysis parameters, combining core semen analysis with additional calculated values to help patients and physicians better understand semen analysis results.

    Reported values may include semen volume, sperm concentration, total sperm count, total motility, progressive motility, motility subtypes, morphology, vitality, DNA fragmentation, velocity, functional sperm concentration, and derived sperm counts, depending on the kit selected. Calculated values are derived from measured semen parameters and are interpreted together with the full analysis.

    Why does Mate Health report more than sperm count?

    Sperm count is only one part of a semen analysis.

    A fertility-focused semen analysis may also evaluate how sperm move, how many are moving progressively, sperm shape, semen volume, total sperm output, and other calculated measures that help provide a fuller picture. For some patients, advanced testing such as DNA fragmentation or vitality may provide additional context.

    No single semen parameter determines fertility on its own. The value comes from looking at the overall pattern and discussing the results with a clinician.

    What is WHO 6th Edition semen analysis?

    The World Health Organization publishes laboratory guidance and reference ranges for human semen analysis. WHO 6th Edition refers to the most recent framework, published in 2021, and updates the prior 5th Edition from 2010.

    Mate Health reports are aligned with WHO 6th Edition methodology and reference ranges where applicable. This helps physicians interpret results within a current and standardized reporting framework.

    What is DNA fragmentation testing?

    DNA fragmentation testing evaluates the integrity of the DNA carried by sperm.A standard semen analysis measures sperm quantity, movement, and shape. DNA fragmentation testing looks beyond these parameters to assess whether sperm DNA shows signs of damage.

    Mate Health’s Advanced Semen Analysis uses sperm chromatin dispersion technology, also known as the SCD or Halo test. With this method, sperm with intact DNA form a characteristic halo around the sperm head, while sperm with fragmented DNA form a smaller halo or no halo. The laboratory uses these patterns to calculate the DNA Fragmentation Index, or DFI.

    DNA fragmentation testing may be relevant for some couples experiencing unexplained infertility, recurrent pregnancy loss, or fertility treatment challenges.

    Results should be reviewed with a physician because DNA fragmentation is one part of the fertility evaluation and does not predict pregnancy outcomes by itself.

    What is sperm vitality?

    Sperm vitality measures the percentage of sperm that are alive.

    This can be especially useful when motility is very low. A semen analysis may show many immotile sperm, but immotile does not always mean non-viable. Vitality testing helps distinguish sperm that are alive but not moving from sperm that are non-viable.

    What do my results mean?

    Your report summarizes the semen parameters measured by the laboratory and indicates whether certain results are below, within, or above reference ranges where reference ranges apply.

    MateIQ organizes your results into a clearer summary for both patients and physicians. It highlights key findings and helps identify patterns across the full semen analysis, so you are better prepared for conversations with your partner and physician. MateIQ is designed to support understanding and physician review, not to diagnose fertility status on its own.

    A semen analysis does not determine fertility by itself. Results should be interpreted as part of the broader clinical picture, including medical history, partner evaluation, how long you have been trying to conceive, and any prior fertility treatment.

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