How many moving sperm are present? This should be somewhere above 40 – 50%, depending on the system used for analysis. A lower number may indicate that there is toxin exposure such as smoking, alcohol, caffeine, or chemicals from a job or hobby. Low motility can also indicate hormonal problems or a varicocele (varicose veins in the scrotum).
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