Table 1.
Semen characteristic | Lower reference limit |
---|---|
Volume, mL | 1.5 |
Sperm concentration, 106/mL | 39 |
Total sperm number, 106 | 15 |
Total motility (PR + NP), % | 40 |
Progressive motility (PR), % | 32 |
Vitality (live spermatozoa), % | 58 |
Sperm morphology (normal forms), % | 4 |
pH | ≥7.2 |
Seminal fructose, μmol/ejaculate | ≥13 |
PR, progressive motility; NP, non-progressive motility.