Male Fertility Guide
The best ways to improve sperm and increase male fertility

Assisted Reproductive Technologies ("ART")Commonly referred to as "ART," are procedures used to address infertility and include in vitro fertilization ("IVF"), intracytoplasmic sperm injection ("ICSI"), cryopreservation, and/or the use of fertility medication

Fertility DoctorAlso known as a reproductive endocrinologists—which is a physician who specializes in reproductive endocrinology and infertility

Fertility DrugsCommonly referred to as "fertility medications," and are used to enhance fertility

Fertility MedicationMedication used to enhance fertility

Fertility SupplementsSupplements that individuals take that are intended to improve their fertility

Fertility TreatmentWhat assisted reproductive technology ("ART") is referred to as when used to address infertility

In Vitro Fertilization ("IVF")Commonly referred to "IVF", it is an assisted reproductive technology ("ART") used for infertility treatment

Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection ("ICSI")Commonly referred to as "ICSI", it is an advanced assisted reproductive technology where a single sperm is injected directly into a woman's egg in order to create a fertilized embryo

Male Fertility TestMale fertility testing includes a semen analysis as well as other evaluations like a physical exam and hormone testing to determine the fertility of a man

Male InfertilityThe main sign of male infertility is when a man cannot conceive a child. A physician can evaluate male infertility with a semen analysis, a physical exam and other evaluations

Male Sex HormoneTestosterone is the main sex hormone found in males. Testosterone is primarily made in the testes, or Testicles, and small amounts are also made in the adrenal glands

Normal Sperm CountA semen analysis for a normal sperm count according to the World Health Organization should be at least 39 million or more

Post Vasectomy Semen AnalysisSemen analysis completed after a vasectomy to confirm a successful procedure

Prenatal SupplementsAlso known as "prenatal vitamins," are supplements that are intended to be taken both before and during pregnancy to support a healthy pregnancy

Prenatal VitaminAlso known as "prenatal supplements" are supplements that are intended to be taken both before and during pregnancy to support a healthy pregnancy

Reproductive EndocrinologistAlso known as a "fertility docotory," it is a physician who specialized in reproductive endocrinology and infertility

Semen AnalysisAlso referred to as a "sperm analysis" is a test that evaluates several markers for sperm health like the sperm motility, sperm concentration, morphology, and volume

Semen VolumeA semen analysis for a normal semen volume according to the World Health Organization should be at least 2mL or more

Sperm AnalysisAlso referred to as a "semen analysis," it is a test that evaluates several markers for sperm health like the sperm motility, sperm concentration, morphology, and volume

Sperm Analysis Test KitsKits that allow for sperm testing or semen analysis, particularly at-home sperm testing kits

Sperm CountSperm count is a measure of sperm testing in a semen analysis. Sperm count is the number of sperm measured in your deposit

Sperm CryopreservationAlso known as "sperm freezing" or "sperm storage,"it is the procedure by which sperm cells are frozen and preserved for future use

Sperm DoctorColloquial way to describe a fertility doctor or fertility specialist, known as a reproductive endocrinologists—which is a physician who specializes in reproductive endocrinology and infertility

Sperm FreezingAlso known as "sperm cryopreservation" or "sperm storage" is the procedure by which sperm cells are frozen and preserved for future use

Sperm MotilityA semen analysis for a normal sperm motility according the World Health Organization should be at least 40%

Sperm StorageAlso known as "sperm freezing" or "sperm cryopreservation" is the procedure by which sperm cells are frozen and preserved for future use

TestosteroneTestosterone is the main sex hormone found in males. Testosterone is primarily made in the testes, or Testicles, and small amounts are also made in the adrenal glands

Unexplained InfertilityUnexplained infertility occurs when the root cause of infertility is unknown, and there is no known medical reason for why the infertility is occurring

VasectomyForm of male birth control that involves a minor surgical procedure that stops the transfer of sperm to female reproductive tract. Some men choose to store sperm prior to vasectomy to preserve fertility

Sperm Analysis TestColloquial way to describe semen analysis, it is a test that evaluates several markers for sperm health like the sperm motility, sperm concentration, morphology, and volume