Progressive Motility
- Sample Type
- Standard
- Fasting
- No
- Unit
- %
Progressive motility measures the percentage of sperm that move actively, either linearly or in a large circle. This is a critical predictor of fertility, as only progressively motile sperm are likely to penetrate the cervical mucus and reach the oocyte for fertilization.
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Why Context Matters
Motility is highly sensitive to the duration of abstinence, temperature fluctuations during transport to the lab, and the time elapsed between collection and analysis.
Lab ranges are statistical averages, not biological laws. "Normal" for a 20-year-old male isn't normal for a 60-year-old female.
Clinical References
Source-of-truth databases and clinical guidelines for Progressive Motility:
Official Sources
- Updates to Male Infertility: AUA/ASRM Guideline (2024) - PubMedpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
Research & Guidelines
- PubMed: Progressive Motility Clinical GuidelinesNCBI / PubMed
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