{"id":15246,"date":"2021-03-05T16:44:29","date_gmt":"2021-03-05T16:44:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/givelegacy.com\/?post_type=resource&#038;p=2152"},"modified":"2024-01-24T17:05:13","modified_gmt":"2024-01-24T17:05:13","slug":"how-to-improve-sperm-morphology","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/resources\/how-to-improve-sperm-morphology\/","title":{"rendered":"How to improve sperm morphology"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you&#8217;ve considered testing your fertility, one of the frontline <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/givelegacy.com\/resources\/male-fertility-testing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">male fertility tests<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/sperm-testing-guide\/\">semen analysis<\/a>. This analysis will give you insight on five important factors that measure your fertility, and one of those factors is sperm morphology. Here, we cover what morphology means, how it affects male fertility, and the steps you can take to improve your sperm morphology.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:50px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/02-legacy-sperm-parameters-morphology-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1380\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/02-legacy-sperm-parameters-morphology-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/02-legacy-sperm-parameters-morphology-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/02-legacy-sperm-parameters-morphology-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/02-legacy-sperm-parameters-morphology.jpg 1500w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is sperm morphology?&nbsp;<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sperm morphology refers to the shape, structure, and size of sperm. When you get a semen analysis, sperm morphology is an important fertility factor analyzed. During this assessment, the sperm is examined under a microscope to determine the ratio of normal to abnormal sperm. Sperm morphology is measured by a percentage of \u201cnormal forms,\u201d sometimes abbreviated to NF, or \u201cnormal sperm.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It&#8217;s important to note that even healthy, fertile men will produce a high percentage of abnormal sperm. Many men get results that demonstrate over 50% of their sperm produced is abnormal in shape or size\u2014that ratio is completely typical.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-1329ae13\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4fd5cacd\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-4c1ac49f\">\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-132d78a4\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-132d78a4 skip-lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/20240425_Legacy__1471749246481-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" title=\"20240425_Legacy__1471749246481\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/20240425_Legacy__1471749246481-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/20240425_Legacy__1471749246481-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/20240425_Legacy__1471749246481-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/20240425_Legacy__1471749246481-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/20240425_Legacy__1471749246481.jpg 2000w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-8c34c375\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f5b90abb gb-headline-text gb-headline-545ba7d5\">Trying to conceive?<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-3bce79ad gb-headline-text gb-headline-864305d0\">Find out which sperm test is best for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<style>\na:link {\n  text-decoration: none;\n}\n<\/style>\n\n\n<a class=\"gb-container gb-container-219b7976 legacy-segment\" href=\"https:\/\/quiz.givelegacy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" data-segment=\"{&quot;name&quot;:&quot;Quiz Opened&quot;,&quot;options&quot;:{&quot;element_id&quot;:&quot;943262f9-e0fb-4587-80f6-fc8c087125c9&quot;}}\">\n\n<p class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-f4eb10ab gb-headline-text gb-headline-85062f44 btn-link\">Get started<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"gb-block-image gb-block-image-563d254a\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"48\" height=\"49\" class=\"gb-image gb-image-563d254a\" src=\"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/vnext\/wp-content\/uploads\/icons\/arrow-right-circle-2.png\" alt=\"arrow-right-circle-white\" title=\"arrow-right-circle-white\"\/><\/figure>\n\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why is sperm morphology important?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sperm\u2019s shape affects its ability to move efficiently, and to reach and fertilize the egg. Although some men with abnormal sperm morphology have conceived naturally, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sciencedirect.com\/science\/article\/pii\/S2090598X17301481\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show that infertile patients tend to have a significantly lower sperm morphology.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Another <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC5227671\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> followed two groups of men: those with a 0% normal forms, and those with a 4% or greater normal forms. Less than a third of men with 0% NF were able to conceive naturally, compared to 55.6% of men with normal ranges of sperm morphology.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While abnormal sperm morphology may indicate that conception could be a challenge, it doesn&#8217;t <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">completely<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> rule it out. In the study mentioned above, even men with 0% NF were in some cases able to get their partners pregnant. And <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.auajournals.org\/doi\/abs\/10.1097\/JU.0000000000000288\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of over 500 couples undergoing intrauterine insemination (IUI) found that sperm morphology did not impact pregnancy rates.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, if it&#8217;s possible to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/mens-guide-to-trying-to-conceive\/\">conceive<\/a> with abnormal sperm morphology, why is it important? The majority of studies, including the two noted above, show a strong correlation between higher ranges of normal forms and successful pregnancy. This is why most physicians agree that sperm morphology is an important factor in the overall male fertility picture, and why it is measured in a semen analysis.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normal vs. abnormal sperm morphology<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Underneath the microscope, medical experts and physicians look for the following visual parameters.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/givelegacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/legacy-healthy-sperm-anatomy-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1364\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Normal sperm morphology<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A normal sperm has:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A smooth, oval-shaped head that is approximately 5\u20136 micrometers long and 2.5\u20133.5 micrometers wide.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A well-defined cap, called an acrosome, that covers the majority (40\u201370%) of the sperm head. (The acrosome contains enzymes that help the sperm penetrate the egg for fertilization.)<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A midpiece or body that contains mitochondria to power the sperm.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A tail made up of protein fibers that helps the sperm move toward the egg.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A normal sperm should also have no visible abnormalities on the neck, midpiece, or tail.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Learn more about <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/givelegacy.com\/resources\/overview-sperm-anatomy\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sperm anatomy<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormal sperm morphology<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Abnormalities in a sperm&#8217;s shape and size can make it more difficult to penetrate and fertilize an egg. Examples of common abnormalities include:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tail bent at an angle greater than 90\u00ba.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Coiled or multiple tails.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tails that are too short or too long.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple heads on a single sperm.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Elongated or misshapen head.<\/span><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sperm head detached from tail.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Testing for sperm morphology<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Morphology is tested as part of a semen analysis, often the first line of male fertility testing. Typically, the semen sample is stained to allow for easier visualization of the sperm, which are then evaluated, one by one, under a high-powered microscope. The morphology \u201cscore\u201d is calculated by determining the percentage of normal sperm from the total number of sperm assessed.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two guidelines used for morphology testing: the Kruger strict criteria and the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria. Because these use different methods to determine whether sperm is normal or abnormal, they may affect the way your results can be interpreted.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The Kruger criteria is very strict, and results under 14% NF may be considered abnormal. The World Health Organization (WHO), on the other hand, has slightly less strict guidelines for judging sperm. Using these criteria, the lower threshold for normal morphology is 4%.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember, while sperm morphology is important, it&#8217;s also just one piece of the fertility puzzle. When you get a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/givelegacy.com\/sperm-analysis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">semen analysis<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> done, you can take a look at your sperm morphology along with all of the other important factors related to male fertility, like sperm count, concentration, and motility.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/givelegacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/05-sperm-morphology-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1369\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What affects sperm morphology?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple factors, from genetics to lifestyle to environment, can affect your sperm morphology and overall <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/givelegacy.com\/sperm-quality\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sperm quality<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Below are some of the most common factors that have an impact on sperm morphology.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Age<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sperm morphology tends to decrease as you age. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC3253726\/#:~:text=Similar%20to%20motility%2C%20morphology%20appears,over%20a%2020%2Dyear%20period.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> show a decline in normal sperm morphology of 0.2\u20130.9% per year of age. The annual decline is minimal but over a 20-year period, that adds up to a 4\u201318% decrease in normal <a href=\"https:\/\/www.givelegacy.com\/what-is-sperm\/\">sperm<\/a>.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/givelegacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/sperm-quality-age-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1488\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lifestyle<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your lifestyle plays a significant role in your fertility. Factors like smoking, drug and alcohol consumption, diet, exercise, weight, sleep and stress may all impact your sperm morphology.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For example, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/jamanetwork.com\/journals\/jamanetworkopen\/fullarticle\/2761546?utm_source=For_The_Media&amp;utm_medium=referral&amp;utm_campaign=ftm_links&amp;utm_term=022120#zoi190810r32\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> have found that the common \u201cWestern\u201d diet\u2014high in fried foods, refined grains, added sugars, and red meat\u2014as well as diets high in processed meats, such as hot dogs and cold cuts, are <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fertstert.org\/article\/S0015-0282%2813%2902544-2\/fulltext\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">associated<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with lower sperm morphology.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Physically active men have been <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/22234399\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">shown<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to have improved sperm morphology, along with other semen parameters and healthier hormone profiles for fertility, compared to their more sedentary counterparts.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Smoking has long been considered one of the leading risk factors in male infertility, and a <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com\/articles\/10.1186\/s12889-018-6319-3\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2019 review<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> found a strong correlation between smoking and poor sperm morphology.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Toxin exposure<\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Multiple <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/29774504\/#:~:text=Recent%20findings%3A%20Multiple%20animal%2D%20and,motility%2C%20and%2For%20morphology.\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">studies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that analyze human exposure to environmental toxins suggest a negative impact on semen quality, including sperm morphology. Men with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fertstert.org\/article\/S0015-0282(03)01188-9\/pdf\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">certain occupations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> may be more regularly exposed to toxins and chemicals that can impact their fertility, including those who work in agriculture (dealing with herbicides and pesticides), welding (exposure to metal), or in plastic production (handling petrochemicals or solvents).<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How to improve sperm morphology<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are some factors affecting sperm morphology that we cannot control, like age or genetics. But if you discover that your sperm morphology is abnormal, making positive lifestyle changes can be associated with significant <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/givelegacy.com\/sperm-improvement-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improvements to sperm health<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A nutrient-rich diet and regular exercise can help improve your sperm morphology, and is something you can take one day at a time. Try incorporating these <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/givelegacy.com\/resources\/superfoods-for-male-fertility\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">six superfoods for male fertility<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> into your diet.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-42425bce\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-09aecbd8\">\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-650108f3\">\n\n<h2 class=\"gb-headline gb-headline-25fabd96 gb-headline-text\">Get tips to optimize sperm health so you can achieve your parenthood dreams.<\/h2>\n\n<\/div>\n\n<div class=\"gb-container gb-container-d4a26ac8\">\n\n<div class=\"klaviyo-form-VWLBZq\"><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Exercise may help, too, especially if you have excess weight. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28627195\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> demonstrated that a training program consisting of hour-long treadmill workouts three times per week lead to improvement in the sperm morphology of obese patients. Try to add moderate-intensity workouts into your routine a few times a week\u2014swimming, walking, jogging, and aerobics are great forms of physical activity for sperm health.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/givelegacy.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/sperm-improvement-guide-exercise-500x333.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-1559\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To help <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/givelegacy.com\/sperm-improvement-guide\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">improve your sperm quality<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, it&#8217;s also advised to quit smoking. In one <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/12042277\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">follow-up study<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of men who quit smoking, sperm morphology began to return to normal within an average of six months.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Finally, you might consider <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/givelegacy.com\/male-fertility-supplements\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">male fertility supplements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to support sperm morphology. Fenugreek, folate, and antioxidants such as CoQ10, selenium, vitamin E, and vitamin C all have some evidence to support their use for improving sperm morphology.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Getting answers on sperm morphology: how to get a sperm analysis<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sometimes, taking the first step to assessing your fertility can feel like a challenge. Where do you go? How much will it cost? Do you need to see a doctor first?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legacy\u2019s <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/givelegacy.com\/sperm-analysis\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">at-home sperm analysis kit<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provides you with a clear, easy-to-understand report of your sperm morphology and overall fertility. There&#8217;s no question that fertility is a highly personal subject. Taking a test at home empowers you to get the insight you need, on your terms.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If you&#8217;ve considered testing your fertility, one of the frontline male fertility tests is a semen analysis. This analysis will give you insight on five important factors that measure your fertility, and one of those factors is sperm morphology. 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