What Healthy Sperm Looks Like Under the Microscope
Healthy sperm typically exhibit characteristics that indicate their viability, such as uniform, oval-shaped heads essential for penetrating an egg, and a midsection rich in mitochondria providing necessary energy. The tail should be long, enabling efficient swimming. Forward, progressive motility is crucial, as is meeting or exceeding the concentration threshold of at least 15 million sperm per milliliter. Deviations in shape, movement, or concentration may affect fertilization potential and reflect health or lifestyle factors.
