As high as 90% of male infertility problems are related to sperm health. Small changes can have a powerful effect on these highly specialised cells, and especially, their ability to fertilise an egg.
At Child Fertility, our specialists offer world-class assessment and treatment for male fertility concerns such as low sperm count, combining precision diagnostics with advanced laboratory technology to achieve the best possible outcomes.
What are sperm health concerns?
The most common sperm health issues include:
- Low sperm count (also known as oligospermia) – when there are fewer sperm in the semen than expected, reducing the chance of fertilising an egg.
- Poor sperm motility – when sperm do not swim well enough to reach and penetrate the egg.
- Abnormal sperm morphology – when sperm shape or size affects their ability to move or fertilise the egg effectively.
Sometimes, a combination of these factors is present, or no clear cause is found.
How are sperm health issues identified?
Because male fertility problems rarely cause symptoms, most men only learn about sperm health issues after months or years of trying to conceive. But advanced semen analysis provides a clear understanding of sperm health.
At Child Fertility, this assessment is handled with complete discretion and privacy. Our comprehensive semen analysis assesses sperm count, motility, and morphology using advanced laboratory imaging and analysis. If appropriate, hormonal and genetic testing is conducted to identify underlying causes such as hormonal imbalance or chromosomal factors.
Our specialist andrologists and embryologists interpret every result personally and explain what it means for your fertility. Our approach goes far beyond a basic sperm test, we deliver a deep understanding of male reproductive health, giving you a clear plan forward.
What causes sperm health issues?
There are many reasons sperm quality or quantity can be affected. These include:
- Lifestyle factors such as smoking, obesity, or heat exposure
- Hormonal imbalances
- Past infections or injuries affecting the testicles
- Varicocele (enlarged veins in the scrotum)
- Certain medications or environmental toxins
- Genetic or congenital conditions
Understanding the cause helps us design the most effective, personalised treatment plan.
How are sperm issues treated?
The good news is that many men diagnosed with low sperm count or reduced sperm movement can still become fathers, either naturally or with a personalised fertility treatment.
At Child Fertility, we take a holistic approach that supports both sperm health and the couple’s fertility journey. Your personalised treatment plan may include:
- Lifestyle and nutritional support – expert guidance to optimise diet, exercise, and key nutrients linked to sperm production and quality.
- Medical or hormonal treatment – where hormone imbalance or infection is identified, targeted medication may improve sperm count and motility.
- Surgical options – in cases such as varicocele or blocked sperm ducts, minor procedures can restore or improve sperm flow.
- ICSI (Intracytoplasmic Sperm Injection) – a single healthy sperm is selected and injected directly into the egg as part of an IVF procedure.
- Sperm freezing – offering the option to preserve fertility for the future.
In many cases, simple lifestyle and medical adjustments can significantly improve sperm quality within a few months. Even when sperm numbers or motility remain low, modern fertility techniques such as ICSI mean conception is still very possible.
Every stage of your care is overseen by our fertility specialists and embryologists, using technology and laboratory protocols new to the region, delivering results to the same standards as the world’s leading clinics.
Take the first step
If you and your partner have been trying to conceive without success, or you would like to understand more about your sperm health, our team can help.
We provide discreet, expert testing and a clear plan for improving fertility, whether naturally or through advanced treatment.