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Male infertility can result from many different reasons, from abnormal formation of sperm to failure of sperm – egg interactions. Medically, the definition of infertility is the inability to conceive a child after twelve months of active or regular unprotected sex.

There are many myths surrounding male fertility, which include, ‘If you have more sex, you will exhaust your sperm supply’. While a delay in the time periods between ejaculation may increase the concentration and volume of the next ejaculate, it is unlikely to have a long term effect on the production of sperm. And, a man may lose all sensations and sexual functions due to a spinal cord injury but still have what the World Health Organisation would consider a 'normal' sperm count.

According to Dr Silber, of St Luke's Infertility Hospital in the US, until recently we have had a poor understanding of the effect of ageing on male fertility. As many examples have been offered of older men having babies, the thought of decreased fertility in men was never greatly addressed. "It was assumed that male fertility was relatively immortal because so many elderly men have been able to impregnate their wives," says Dr Silber. "However, there has been previous crude data showing a relative decrease in sperm count, and possibly fertility, in a certain percentage of ageing men. Now, the field of male fertility has come to be mainstream and full of new research, new data and new conclusions."

Here we explore sperm morphology, explaining what normal sperm look like and exploring the different abnormalities that can occur.

In this article, we break down each part of a typical sperm analysis. We’ll explain what each measure means and what’s considered within the normal range.

Before we get to the compensation, let’s talk briefly about the criteria, because sperm banks in the UK won’t accept just anyone that walks through the door. They have to screen the applicants to be sure they are healthy, without serious genetic conditions and have sufficiently good quality sperm to produce a viable pregnancy. The staff at the London Sperm Bank will look at an applicant’s family history and ascertain if they have any familial genetic conditions that might manifest in potential offspring.

For many individuals and couples undergoing fertility treatments, in vitro fertilisation (IVF) can be a challenging but hopeful journey. A recent study published in Reproductive BioMedicine Online explored how artificial intelligence (AI) can help predict the success of IVF cycles, particularly when using frozen-thawed embryos​.
The research analysed 4,300 IVF cycles and identified the most important factors that influence whether an embryo successfully implants and leads to pregnancy.

Before we get to the compensation, let’s talk briefly about the criteria, because sperm banks in the UK won’t accept just anyone that walks through the door. They have to screen the applicants to be sure they are healthy, without serious genetic conditions and have sufficiently good quality sperm to produce a viable pregnancy. The staff at the London Sperm Bank will look at an applicant’s family history and ascertain if they have any familial genetic conditions that might manifest in potential offspring.

For many men in the UK, donating sperm is an attractive prospect. Our donors’ reasons for donating differ from person to person, but some who come through our doors misinformed can change their minds when they realise that donating sperm isn’t as simple as having a one-time jolly in a tiny room and getting paid for it.

For many individuals and couples undergoing fertility treatments, in vitro fertilisation (IVF) can be a challenging but hopeful journey. A recent study published in Reproductive BioMedicine Online explored how artificial intelligence (AI) can help predict the success of IVF cycles, particularly when using frozen-thawed embryos​.
The research analysed 4,300 IVF cycles and identified the most important factors that influence whether an embryo successfully implants and leads to pregnancy.

Sperm donation is a vital path for many individuals and couples building their families, but it’s crucial to understand the legal considerations involved. In the UK, sperm donation is regulated by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), which ensures that both donors and recipients are protected throughout the process. Here’s a breakdown of the key legal aspects to consider when using donated sperm.