Understand Your Semen Results
Private, clinician-reviewed interpretation to know what your results mean.
Results within 24 – 42 hours
Central London
Private & discreet testing
Reviewed by Dr Lauren Holland • Marylebone Diagnostic Centre
Who This Is For
This guide is for men who have received a semen analysis report and feel unsure what the results actually mean.
If you are seeing numbers marked in red, or words like low motility, borderline morphology, or immotile sperm, this article will help you understand what matters and what to do next.
At Marylebone Diagnostic Centre, we use research-led diagnostics and a data-driven health approach.
Our goal is not to alarm you, but to explain your results clearly and guide you with evidence-based fertility care.
Why Semen Analysis Needs Proper Interpretation
A semen analysis is not a pass-or-fail test. It is a snapshot of sperm health, based on data. Numbers only become useful when they are interpreted correctly.
Clinically, we often see:
- Men with strong sperm counts but low movement
- Men with normal volume but high immotile sperm
- Men with borderline morphology who panic unnecessarily
This is why MDC focuses on patterns, not isolated values.
What a Result Like This Usually Means
When we see a pattern of:
- Good volume
- Strong count
- Low motility
- High immotile percentage
- Borderline morphology
It often points to functional sperm issues, not production issues.
Common contributing factors include:
- Oxidative stress
- Recent illness or fever
- Smoking or alcohol
- Poor sleep
- High stress
- Nutrient deficiency
- Hormonal imbalance
These are modifiable factors in many men.
One Test Doesn’t Tell the Whole Story
Why One Semen Test Is Not the Final Answer
Sperm production follows a three-month cycle. Today’s result reflects your health from 10 – 12 weeks ago.
This is why MDC often recommends: Repeat semen analysis, DNA fragmentation testing, Hormone profiling, Lifestyle review This is evidence-based longevity for fertility, not guesswork.
When Semen Analysis Alone Is Not Enough
If motility or morphology are low, MDC may recommend:
Add-on tests
DNA Fragmentation Tes
Assess sperm DNA quality with a private DNA Fragmentation Test at Marylebone Diagnostic Centre, London, to better understand male fertility.
Male Hormone Profile
Evaluate key male hormones with at Marylebone Diagnostic Centre, London, to gain insight into reproductive and overall health.
Oxidative stress assessment
Measure oxidative stress markers and clinical patterns at Marylebone Diagnostic Centre, London, to support male fertility and overall wellness.
How MDC Interprets Results Differently
Many clinics give you numbers.
Few explain what they really mean.
At MDC, we work on:
- Research-led diagnostics – guided by evidence
- Data-driven health – trends, not snapshots
- Evidence-based longevity – protecting fertility long term
We look at:
- Patterns over time
- Lifestyle impact
- Hormonal balance
- DNA quality
- Metabolic health
This creates a plan, not just a report.
Trusted Care in Central London
Patients choose MDC because we offer:
Central London location – 73 Baker Street
Results in 24 – 42 hours
QC-validated laboratory accuracy
Clinician-reviewed reports
Fully private and discreet care
Open Monday–Saturday
5-minute walk from Baker Street Tube
Westminster residents receive 20% off
What You Should Do Next
If your semen analysis shows:
- Low motility
- High immotile sperm
- Borderline morphology
- Or results you do not understand
Your next step should not be panic. It should be clarity.
Most men benefit from starting with:
- Repeat semen analysis
- DNA fragmentation testing
- Male hormone profile
This is how data-driven fertility care begins.
