Health Glossary
All the men's health words you can think of, explained here.
Adenomyosis
Adenomyosis is a gynecologic condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows into the muscular wall...
Advanced Maternal Age
Advanced maternal age usually means pregnancy at age 35 or older at the estimated date of delivery. It is a...
Advanced Paternal Age
Advanced paternal age refers to older age in a male partner at the time of conception. There is no single...
Antisperm Antibody Testing
Antisperm antibody testing is a fertility test used to check whether the immune system is producing antibodies that attach to...
Biochemical Pregnancy
Biochemical pregnancy is a very early pregnancy loss that happens shortly after implantation, usually before anything can be seen on...
Blighted Ovum
A blighted ovum, also called an anembryonic pregnancy, is an early pregnancy loss in which a fertilized egg implants in...
Blood-Testis Barrier
The blood-testis barrier is a specialized protective barrier inside the testicles that helps sperm develop safely. It is formed mainly...
Bulbourethral Glands
The bulbourethral glands, also called Cowper's glands, are two small glands in the male reproductive system that release a clear,...
COMET Assay Sperm
The COMET assay sperm test is a laboratory method used to measure sperm DNA damage at the level of individual...
Cervical Factor
Cervical factor refers to fertility problems related to the cervix or cervical mucus that make it harder for sperm to...
Cervical Fluid
Cervical fluid is the mucus produced by glands in and around the cervix. It changes across the menstrual cycle in...
Cervical Opening
The cervical opening is the small passage at the lower end of the cervix that connects the uterus to the...
Cervical Position
Cervical position describes where the cervix sits in the vagina and how it feels at a given point in time....
Clinical Pregnancy
A clinical pregnancy is a pregnancy confirmed by medical evidence, usually an ultrasound showing a gestational sac in the uterus...
Clomiphene
Clomiphene is a prescription medication best known for stimulating ovulation in women, but it is also used off-label in men...
Combined Infertility
Combined infertility means infertility in a couple is linked to factors affecting both partners, rather than only male infertility or...
Complete Ejaculate
Complete ejaculate generally means the full volume of semen released during ejaculation was collected or expelled, rather than only part...
Conception Timing
Conception timing refers to how intercourse, insemination, ovulation, and sperm survival line up within the fertile window of the menstrual...
ConceptionXR
ConceptionXR is not a standard medical diagnosis, laboratory marker, or guideline-defined fertility term. In most cases, it appears to be...
Corpus Luteum
The corpus luteum is a temporary hormone-producing structure that forms in the ovary after ovulation. Its main job is to...
Couple Fertility
Couple fertility is the ability of two partners to conceive a pregnancy together. It is not just about sperm count...
Deep Endometriosis
Deep endometriosis is a severe form of endometriosis in which endometriosis-like tissue grows more than 5 mm beneath the peritoneal...
Delayed Conception
Delayed conception means pregnancy is taking longer than expected to happen despite regular unprotected sex. It is not a diagnosis...
Dominant Follicle
A dominant follicle is the one ovarian follicle that becomes the leading candidate to release an egg during ovulation in...
Early Pregnancy
Early pregnancy is the first stage of pregnancy, usually measured from the first day of the last menstrual period through...
Ectogenesis
Ectogenesis is the growth and development of an embryo or fetus outside the human body, typically in an artificial environment...
Ectopic Pregnancy
An ectopic pregnancy happens when a fertilized egg implants and starts developing outside the uterus, most often in a fallopian...
Egg Maturation
Egg maturation is the process by which an immature egg cell develops the structural and genetic readiness needed for ovulation,...
Egg Reserve
Egg reserve, also called ovarian reserve, refers to the number and overall reproductive potential of eggs remaining in the ovaries....
Ejaculate Count
Ejaculate count usually refers to how often a man ejaculates over a given period, but in everyday health searches it...
Ejaculate Latency
Ejaculate latency refers to the amount of time it takes for a man to reach ejaculation after sexual stimulation begins....
Ejaculate PH
Ejaculate pH is a measure of how acidic or alkaline semen is after ejaculation. It is one part of a...
Ejaculate Quality
Ejaculate quality refers to the overall characteristics of semen released during ejaculation, including its volume, appearance, sperm concentration, sperm movement,...
Ejaculate Timing
Ejaculate timing refers to when ejaculation happens in relation to sexual stimulation, penetration, orgasm, semen collection, or fertility timing. In...
Ejaculate Volume
Ejaculate volume is the amount of semen released during ejaculation. It is a basic semen analysis measurement, but it can...
Ejaculatory Duct Testing
Ejaculatory duct testing refers to the evaluation used to look for blockage, narrowing, cysts, calcifications, or other problems affecting the...
Ejaculatory Function
Ejaculatory function refers to how effectively the body achieves and completes ejaculation during orgasm. In men’s health, this includes the...
Embryo Transfer Failure
Embryo transfer failure means an embryo placed into the uterus during an IVF cycle does not implant or does not...
Enclomiphene
Enclomiphene is a selective estrogen receptor modulator (SERM) being used and studied in men with secondary hypogonadism to help stimulate...
Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals
Endocrine disrupting chemicals are substances that can interfere with the body’s hormone system. They matter because hormones help regulate sperm...
Endometrial Receptivity Analysis
Endometrial Receptivity Analysis (ERA) is a lab test designed to estimate whether the lining of the uterus, called the endometrium,...
Endometrial Receptivity Analysis
Endometrial Receptivity Analysis (ERA) is a test used in fertility care to estimate whether the lining of the uterus, called...
Endometriosis
Endometriosis is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows outside the uterus, often...
Epididymis
The epididymis is a tightly coiled tube attached to the back of each testicle that stores, protects, and helps mature...
FISH Sperm Testing
FISH sperm testing is a specialized lab test that looks at the chromosomes inside sperm using fluorescent probes. In male...
Fecundability
Fecundability is the probability of achieving a pregnancy in a single menstrual cycle when a couple is having intercourse without...
Fecundity
Fecundity is the biological capacity to reproduce. In fertility medicine and public health, it usually refers to the ability of...
Female Factor
Female factor is a fertility term used when a woman’s reproductive health contributes to difficulty getting pregnant. In clinical practice,...
FertilAid
FertilAid is a branded dietary supplement marketed to support fertility, most commonly in men trying to improve sperm health and...
Fertile Window
The fertile window is the part of the menstrual cycle when pregnancy is most likely to happen from sex without...
Fertility Coaching
Fertility coaching is non-medical guidance designed to help individuals and couples navigate the practical, emotional, behavioral, and decision-making side of...
Fertility Consult
A fertility consult is a medical appointment focused on understanding why pregnancy has not happened yet, what tests may be...
Fertility Evaluation
Fertility evaluation is the medical process used to understand why pregnancy has not happened and to identify factors that may...
Fertility Goals
Fertility goals are the personal plans, priorities, and timelines someone or a couple has around having children, preserving fertility, avoiding...
Fertility Labs
Fertility labs are the blood tests, semen tests, genetic tests, and related laboratory studies used to evaluate reproductive health. In...
Fertility Markers
Fertility markers are measurable signs, test results, or biological indicators that help estimate reproductive health and the chances of conception....
Fertility Nutrition
Fertility nutrition refers to the eating patterns, nutrients, and overall dietary habits that support reproductive health before conception. In men,...
Fertility Optimization
Fertility optimization is the process of improving the factors that support conception and reproductive health. In men’s health, it usually...
Fertility Potential
Fertility potential is the overall likelihood that a person or couple can achieve a pregnancy, taking into account sperm health,...
Fertility Screening
Fertility screening is the process of checking whether factors affecting reproduction may be making it harder to conceive. In men’s...
Fertility Specialist
A fertility specialist is a doctor or advanced reproductive health clinician who diagnoses and treats problems affecting the ability to...
Fertility Status
Fertility status refers to a person’s current ability to conceive a pregnancy or contribute to a pregnancy. In men’s health,...
Fertility Testing
Fertility testing is the process of evaluating the factors that can affect a person or couple’s ability to conceive. In...
Fertility Timeline
A fertility timeline is the real-world schedule of events that affects how long it may take to conceive. In men’s...
Fertility Tourism
Fertility tourism refers to traveling to another city, state, or country to access fertility care. People may do this for...
Fertility Workup
A fertility workup is the medical evaluation used to find possible reasons a person or couple is having trouble conceiving....
Follicular Phase
The follicular phase is the first half of the menstrual cycle, beginning on the first day of a period and...
Forward Progression
Forward progression is a semen analysis term that describes how well sperm move forward in a straight line or broad...
Gender Swaying
Gender swaying refers to methods people use in an attempt to influence whether they conceive a male or female child....
Genetic Infertility Screening
Genetic infertility screening is the use of genetic tests to look for inherited or chromosomal factors that may contribute to...
Germ Cells
Germ cells are the body’s reproductive cells. In men, they are the cells in the testicles that develop into sperm...
Gestation Period
The gestation period is the length of time a pregnancy lasts, measured from conception to birth. In humans, it usually...
Gonadal Function
Gonadal function refers to how well the gonads work. In men, the gonads are the testes, and their two main...
Gonadal Heat
Gonadal heat refers to increased temperature affecting the gonads, which in men means the testicles. In male fertility and reproductive...
HCG
HCG, short for human chorionic gonadotropin, is a hormone best known for its role in pregnancy, but it also matters...
High Magnification Sperm
High magnification sperm usually refers to sperm being examined under very high optical magnification, most often during a specialized fertility...
High Magnification Sperm
High magnification sperm usually refers to sperm being examined under very high optical magnification, most often during a specialized fertility...
High-Risk Pregnancy
High-risk pregnancy means a pregnancy has a higher-than-average chance of complications affecting the pregnant person, the baby, or both. It...
Histone Retention Sperm
Histone retention sperm refers to sperm cells that keep more histone proteins than expected during sperm development. Normally, as sperm...
Hormonal Fertility Panel
A hormonal fertility panel is a group of blood tests used to evaluate hormones that influence sperm production, testosterone status,...
Hydrosalpinx
Hydrosalpinx is a condition in which a fallopian tube becomes blocked and fills with fluid. It affects people with female...
Hyperactivated Sperm Movement
Hyperactivated sperm movement is a specific, high-energy pattern of sperm swimming that helps sperm break away from the cells surrounding...
Hypogonadotropic Hypogonadism
Hypogonadotropic hypogonadism is a condition in which the brain does not send strong enough hormone signals to the testes, leading...
Iatrogenic Infertility
Iatrogenic infertility means reduced or lost fertility caused unintentionally by medical treatment or a healthcare intervention. In men, this can...
Immunobead Test
The immunobead test is a laboratory test used to detect antisperm antibodies attached to sperm. In men’s fertility care, it...
Implantation Failure
Implantation failure means an embryo does not successfully attach to and invade the lining of the uterus in a way...
Implantation Window
The implantation window is the short period in the menstrual cycle when the lining of the uterus is most receptive...
In Vitro Gametogenesis
In vitro gametogenesis (IVG) is a reproductive technology being developed to create sperm or eggs from stem cells in the...
Infertility Causes
Infertility causes are the medical, hormonal, genetic, lifestyle, environmental, and structural factors that make it harder for a couple to...
Infertility Counseling
Infertility counseling is professional emotional, educational, and decision-support care for individuals and couples dealing with fertility challenges. In men’s health,...
Infertility Risk
Infertility risk refers to the likelihood that a person or couple may have difficulty conceiving or carrying a pregnancy to...
Inhibin B Testing
Inhibin B testing is a blood test that measures the hormone inhibin B, a marker made primarily by Sertoli cells...
Klinefelter Syndrome Testing
Klinefelter syndrome testing refers to the medical evaluation used to identify or confirm Klinefelter syndrome, a genetic condition in which...
Live Birth
Live birth is the delivery of a baby who shows any sign of life after birth, such as breathing, a...
Luteal Phase
The luteal phase is the second half of the menstrual cycle, beginning after ovulation and ending when a period starts...
Luteal Support
Luteal support is treatment used after ovulation, intrauterine insemination (IUI), or embryo transfer to help the uterine lining stay receptive...
Magnetic Sperm Sorting
Magnetic sperm sorting is a laboratory technique used in fertility treatment to help separate sperm that show signs of apoptosis,...
Male Factor
Male factor is a broad fertility term used when a man’s reproductive health is contributing to difficulty conceiving. It usually...
Male Fertility Pills
Male fertility pills are supplements or medications marketed to support sperm production, sperm quality, hormone balance, or overall reproductive health....
Male Fertility Window
The male fertility window refers to the time period when a man is capable of contributing sperm that can fertilize...
Maternal Age
Maternal age refers to a woman’s age at the time of conception, pregnancy, or delivery. It matters because age can...
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate
Medroxyprogesterone acetate is a synthetic progestin, which means it is a lab-made medication that acts in some ways like the...
Menstrual Cycle
The menstrual cycle is the monthly hormonal and physical process that prepares the body for a possible pregnancy. Although it...
Microfluidic Sperm Selection
Microfluidic sperm selection is a lab method used in fertility treatment to isolate a smaller group of sperm that are...
Microfluidic Sperm Sorting
Microfluidic sperm sorting is a laboratory technique used in fertility care to separate a small, potentially healthier subset of sperm...
Microfluidic Sperm Sorting
Microfluidic sperm sorting is a laboratory method used in fertility care to separate sperm using tiny fluid channels that mimic...
Midpiece Sperm Abnormalities
Midpiece sperm abnormalities are structural defects in the middle section of a sperm cell—the segment that connects the head to...
Midpiece Sperm Abnormalities
Midpiece sperm abnormalities are structural defects in the middle section of a sperm cell—the segment that connects the head to...
Missed Abortion
A missed abortion is a nonviable pregnancy in which the embryo or fetus has died or failed to develop, but...
Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy
Mitochondrial replacement therapy is an IVF-based reproductive technique designed to reduce the risk of passing certain inherited mitochondrial diseases from...
Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy
Mitochondrial Replacement Therapy (MRT) is an advanced reproductive technology designed to help reduce the risk of passing certain inherited mitochondrial...
Mitochondrial Sperm Support
Mitochondrial sperm support refers to the cellular energy support that helps sperm move, mature, and function properly. In men’s fertility,...
Multiple Gestation
Multiple gestation means a pregnancy with more than one fetus, most commonly twins, but it can also refer to triplets...
Natural Conception
Natural conception is pregnancy that happens through sexual intercourse without using fertility treatment such as IVF, IUI, or donor procedures....
Natural Conception
Natural conception is pregnancy that happens through sexual intercourse without using fertility treatment such as IVF, IUI, or donor procedures....
Nuclear Vacuolization Sperm
Nuclear vacuolization sperm refers to sperm cells that show small clear spaces, called vacuoles, within the sperm head nucleus when...
Nuclear Vacuolization Sperm
Nuclear vacuolization sperm refers to sperm cells that show small clear spaces, called vacuoles, within the sperm head nucleus when...
Ongoing Pregnancy
Ongoing pregnancy is a fertility and obstetric term used when a pregnancy has progressed beyond the earliest stages and is...
Oocyte Health
Oocyte health refers to the quality and biological fitness of a woman’s eggs. It matters because healthy oocytes are essential...
Oocyte Maturity
Oocyte maturity refers to whether an egg cell has developed to the stage needed for successful fertilization. It matters most...
Oocyte Quality
Oocyte quality refers to how healthy and developmentally competent an egg cell is. In fertility, it matters because a high-quality...
Ovarian Follicle
An ovarian follicle is a small fluid-filled structure in the ovary that contains and supports an immature egg. Follicles are...
Ovarian Function
Ovarian function refers to how the ovaries work to produce eggs and make key hormones such as estrogen, progesterone, and...
Ovarian Rejuvenation
Ovarian rejuvenation is an umbrella term for experimental procedures intended to improve ovarian function, usually in women with diminished ovarian...
Ovarian Reserve
Ovarian reserve refers to the number and quality of eggs remaining in the ovaries. It is a key concept in...
Ovarian Tissue Engineering
Ovarian tissue engineering is a branch of reproductive medicine and bioengineering focused on creating, repairing, or supporting ovarian tissue using...
Ovulation Pain
Ovulation pain is one-sided lower abdominal or pelvic pain that happens around the time an ovary releases an egg. It...
Ovulation Timing
Ovulation timing refers to identifying when an ovary releases an egg and when the fertile window is most likely to...
Ovulation Tracking
Ovulation tracking is the process of identifying when ovulation is likely to happen during the menstrual cycle. It is commonly...
Ovulatory Dysfunction
Ovulatory dysfunction means ovulation is absent, irregular, or abnormal. It is one of the most common causes of female infertility,...
Ovulatory Window
The ovulatory window is the short stretch of time in a menstrual cycle when pregnancy is most likely to happen....
Paternal Age
Paternal age refers to the age of the father at the time of conception. In men’s health and fertility, it...
Platelet-Rich Plasma
Platelet-rich plasma, often called PRP, is a concentrated sample of a person’s own blood that contains a higher-than-usual number of...
Precision Fertility
Precision Fertility is a personalized, data-driven approach to reproductive care that aims to match the right fertility evaluation, timing, lifestyle...
Preggo
Preggo is an informal slang word for pregnant. It is commonly used in casual conversation, social media, and pop culture,...
Pregnancy Confirmation
Pregnancy confirmation means verifying whether a pregnancy has actually begun, usually with a pregnancy test and, in some cases, follow-up...
Pregnancy Dating
Pregnancy dating is the process of estimating how far along a pregnancy is and calculating the expected due date. It...
Pregnancy Loss
Pregnancy loss is the loss of a pregnancy before birth. It includes early miscarriage, later miscarriage, stillbirth, and some losses...
Pregnancy Planning
Pregnancy planning is the process of preparing for conception before trying to get pregnant. It includes timing, health optimization, fertility...
Pregnancy Rate
Pregnancy rate is a fertility outcome measure that describes how often a pregnancy occurs in a given group, over a...
Pregnancy Symptoms
Pregnancy symptoms are the physical and hormonal changes that can happen after conception, ranging from a missed period and nausea...
Pregnancy Tissue
Pregnancy tissue is a general term for the cells and structures that develop after conception, including the gestational sac, placenta,...
Pregnancy Viability
Pregnancy viability refers to whether a pregnancy appears likely to continue developing normally at a given point in time. In...
Prenatal Care
Prenatal care is the medical care, screening, education, and support given during pregnancy to help protect the health of the...
Prenatal Counseling
Prenatal counseling is a healthcare discussion that helps people prepare for pregnancy, understand risks, review medical and lifestyle factors, and...
Prenatal Nutrition
Prenatal nutrition is the pattern of eating, drinking, and supplement use before and during pregnancy that helps support fetal growth,...
Prenatal Screening
Prenatal screening is the use of tests during pregnancy to estimate the chance that a fetus has certain genetic conditions,...
Prenatal Ultrasound
Prenatal ultrasound is an imaging test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of a pregnancy inside the uterus....
Prenatal Visit
A prenatal visit is a scheduled healthcare appointment during pregnancy used to monitor the health of the pregnant patient and...
Prenatal Vitamin
A prenatal vitamin is a dietary supplement formulated to support pregnancy before conception, during pregnancy, and often while breastfeeding. It...
Preterm Birth
Preterm birth means a baby is born too early, before 37 completed weeks of pregnancy. It matters because babies born...
Profertil
Profertil is a branded male fertility supplement designed to support sperm production and overall semen quality. People usually search for...
Progesterone Support
Progesterone support refers to treatment used to raise or stabilize progesterone levels when the body may not be producing enough...
Protamine Deficiency Sperm
Protamine deficiency sperm refers to sperm cells that do not package their DNA properly because they contain too little protamine...
Proxeed
Proxeed is a nutritional supplement formulated to support male fertility, especially sperm energy metabolism, motility, and overall semen quality. It...
Qualisperm
Qualisperm is a sperm DNA fragmentation test used in male fertility evaluation. In plain English, it looks beyond a standard...
Reproductive Aging
Reproductive aging refers to the gradual biological changes that affect fertility and reproductive function over time. Although the term is...
Reproductive Anatomy
Reproductive anatomy refers to the organs, glands, ducts, tissues, and supporting structures involved in sex hormone production, sexual function, sperm...
Reproductive Health
Reproductive health refers to the health of the reproductive system across all stages of life, including fertility, sexual function, hormone...
Reproductive Hormones
Reproductive hormones are the chemical messengers that coordinate sexual development, sperm production, libido, erections, ovulation, menstruation, pregnancy, and many other...
Reproductive Lifespan
Reproductive lifespan is the span of life during which a person is biologically capable of reproduction. In women, the term...
Reproductive Medicine
Reproductive medicine is the area of healthcare focused on fertility, conception, reproductive hormones, sexual function, and disorders that affect the...
Reproductive Microbiome
The reproductive microbiome refers to the communities of bacteria and other microorganisms that live in the male and female reproductive...
Reproductive Tract
The reproductive tract is the group of organs, ducts, glands, and tissues involved in making, transporting, and delivering sperm in...
Scrotal Doppler Ultrasound
A scrotal Doppler ultrasound is a noninvasive imaging test used to examine the testicles, epididymis, spermatic cord, and blood flow...
Scrotal Temperature
Scrotal temperature is the temperature inside and around the scrotum, the pouch of skin that holds the testicles. It matters...
Scrotal Veins
Scrotal veins are the veins within the scrotum that help drain blood from the testicles and surrounding structures. Most of...
Semen Collection
Semen collection is the process of obtaining an ejaculate sample for fertility testing, sperm banking, assisted reproduction, or medical evaluation....
Semen Culture
A semen culture is a laboratory test that checks a semen sample for bacteria or other microorganisms that may be...
Semen Fructose Levels
Semen fructose levels refer to the amount of fructose, a natural sugar, present in semen. This marker matters because fructose...
Semen Leukocyte Analysis
Semen leukocyte analysis is a lab assessment that measures the number of white blood cells in semen. It matters because...
Semen Liquefaction Time
Semen liquefaction time is the amount of time it takes semen to change from a thick, gel-like fluid into a...
Semen Microbiome Analysis
Semen microbiome analysis is the study of the bacteria and other microorganisms found in semen, usually using advanced genetic testing...
Semen PH Testing
Semen pH testing measures how acidic or alkaline semen is, usually as part of a standard semen analysis. It matters...
Semen Parameters
Semen parameters are the measurements used to evaluate a semen sample, including semen volume, sperm concentration, total sperm count, motility,...
Semen Retention
Semen retention usually means intentionally avoiding ejaculation for a period of time. People may do this for personal, religious, sexual,...
Semen Sample
A semen sample is a sample of ejaculate collected so a lab can assess sperm count, movement, shape, semen volume,...
Semen Viscosity Analysis
Semen viscosity analysis is the part of a semen analysis that looks at how thick or fluid semen is after...
Semen Zinc Levels
Semen zinc levels refer to the amount of zinc present in seminal fluid, the liquid portion of semen that helps...
Seminal Fructose
Seminal fructose is a sugar made mainly by the seminal vesicles and released into semen. It serves as an important...
Seminal Neutral Glucosidase
Seminal neutral glucosidase is an enzyme measured in semen that helps clinicians assess the function of the epididymis, the structure...
Seminal Plasma Analysis
Seminal plasma analysis is the laboratory evaluation of the fluid portion of semen after sperm cells are removed or measured...
Seminal Zinc
Seminal zinc refers to the amount of zinc present in semen, mainly in the seminal plasma produced by the prostate...
Seminiferous Epithelium
The seminiferous epithelium is the specialized cell lining inside the seminiferous tubules of the testes, where sperm are made. In...
Singleton Pregnancy
A singleton pregnancy is a pregnancy with one fetus. In other words, there is one baby developing in the uterus...
Social Egg Freezing
Social egg freezing is the planned freezing of a woman’s eggs for future use, usually to preserve fertility for non-medical...
Sperm Acrosomal Integrity
Sperm acrosomal integrity refers to whether the acrosome—the cap-like structure covering the front of the sperm head—is intact and functioning...
Sperm Agglutination
Sperm agglutination is a semen analysis finding in which moving sperm stick to each other head-to-head, tail-to-tail, or in mixed...
Sperm Aneuploidy Testing
Sperm aneuploidy testing is a specialized lab test that looks for sperm carrying an abnormal number of chromosomes. In plain...
Sperm Apoptosis Markers
Sperm apoptosis markers are laboratory signs that show whether sperm cells are undergoing, or have undergone, a form of programmed...
Sperm Binding Ability
Sperm binding ability refers to how well sperm can attach to structures they need to interact with on the way...
Sperm Calcium Signaling
Sperm calcium signaling is the tightly controlled movement of calcium ions inside sperm cells that helps switch key functions on...
Sperm Capacitation Signaling
Sperm capacitation signaling is the set of biochemical changes that sperm must go through after ejaculation to become capable of...
Sperm Chromatin Assay
A sperm chromatin assay is a lab test used to evaluate the quality and stability of DNA packaging inside sperm....
Sperm Chromatin Packaging
Sperm chromatin packaging is the process by which a sperm cell tightly compacts and protects its DNA so it can...
Sperm Count Tablets
Sperm count tablets is a common search term people use when looking for pills, supplements, or medicines that may help...
Sperm Epigenetic Changes
Sperm epigenetic changes are chemical and structural marks carried by sperm that can influence how genes are switched on or...
Sperm Functional Competence
Sperm functional competence describes how well sperm can actually perform the biological tasks required to fertilize an egg. In plain...
Sperm Head
The sperm head is the front part of a sperm cell. It carries the father’s genetic material and contains specialized...
Sperm Head Vacuoles
Sperm head vacuoles are small clear spaces or cavity-like areas seen within the head of a sperm cell, usually identified...
Sperm Head Vacuoles
Sperm head vacuoles are small clear spaces or cavity-like areas seen within the head of a sperm cell, usually identified...
Sperm Health Supplements
Sperm health supplements are vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and other nutrients marketed to support male fertility, semen quality, and reproductive health....
Sperm Ion Channels
Sperm ion channels are tiny protein pores in the sperm cell membrane that control the movement of charged particles such...
Sperm Lipid Peroxidation
Sperm lipid peroxidation is oxidative damage to the fatty outer membrane of sperm cells. In plain English, it happens when...
Sperm Membrane Fluidity
Sperm membrane fluidity describes how flexible and dynamic the outer membrane of a sperm cell is. That flexibility matters because...
Sperm MicroRNA Expression
Sperm microRNA expression refers to the pattern and level of tiny gene-regulating molecules called microRNAs that are present in sperm...
Sperm Midpiece
The sperm midpiece is the short segment of a sperm cell located between the head and the tail. It matters...
Sperm Nuclear Maturity
Sperm nuclear maturity refers to how completely a sperm cell’s genetic material has finished packaging and condensing during development. In...
Sperm Oocyte Activation
Sperm oocyte activation is the series of biological events that happens after a sperm successfully fuses with a mature egg...
Sperm Output
Sperm output refers to how much sperm a man produces and releases, usually discussed in the context of semen analysis,...
Sperm Oxidative Phosphorylation
Sperm oxidative phosphorylation is the process sperm cells use inside their mitochondria to make ATP, the energy currency that helps...
Sperm Penetration Assay
A sperm penetration assay is a specialized fertility test that looks at how well sperm can move through and penetrate...
Sperm RNA Payload
Sperm RNA payload refers to the collection of RNA molecules carried inside mature sperm. These RNAs do not change the...
Sperm Sorting Technologies
Sperm sorting technologies are lab methods used to separate or select sperm based on certain characteristics, most commonly whether the...
Sperm Structural Defects
Sperm structural defects are abnormalities in the shape or internal parts of sperm cells. In male fertility, these defects matter...
Sperm Tail
The sperm tail is the long, whip-like part of a sperm cell that helps it swim. It may look simple,...
Sperm Tail Defects
Sperm tail defects are structural abnormalities in the tail, or flagellum, of a sperm cell. Because the tail powers forward...
Spermatocele
A spermatocele is a usually benign, fluid-filled cyst that forms near the epididymis, the coiled tube behind the testicle where...
Spermaxxing
Spermaxxing is an internet slang term for trying to optimize sperm health, semen quality, and male fertility through lifestyle changes,...
Spermmaxxing
Spermmaxxing is a non-medical internet term that generally means trying to improve sperm health, semen quality, fertility potential, or ejaculation...
Spontaneous Abortion
Spontaneous abortion is the medical term for a miscarriage, meaning the loss of a pregnancy before 20 weeks of gestation....
Stillbirth Risk
Stillbirth risk refers to the chance that a baby dies before or during birth after a certain point in pregnancy,...
Subfertility
Subfertility is reduced fertility, meaning it may take longer than expected to achieve pregnancy but conception is still possible. In...
Super Sperm
Super sperm is not a formal medical diagnosis or lab term. It is a popular phrase people use to describe...
TUNEL Assay Sperm
TUNEL assay sperm refers to a laboratory test used to measure sperm DNA fragmentation, meaning the amount of DNA damage...
Testicular Function
Testicular function refers to how well the testicles perform their two main jobs: making sperm and producing male sex hormones,...
Testicular Reserve
Testicular reserve is a nonstandard but useful term used to describe the testicles’ remaining functional capacity to support sperm production...
Testicular Ultrasound
A testicular ultrasound is a noninvasive imaging test that uses high-frequency sound waves to create pictures of the testicles, epididymis,...
Testicular Volume
Testicular volume is the size of each testicle, usually measured in milliliters (mL). It is a useful clinical marker in...
Testis Position
Testis position refers to where each testicle sits within the scrotum or, in some cases, outside its usual location. It...
Testis Size
Testis size refers to the volume or dimensions of the testicles. It matters because testicular size can offer clues about...
Testosterone Estrogen Ratio
The testosterone estrogen ratio describes the balance between testosterone and estrogen in the body. In men, this balance matters more...
Threatened Miscarriage
Threatened miscarriage is a term used when vaginal bleeding happens during the first 20 weeks of pregnancy while the cervix...
Timed Intercourse
Timed intercourse means planning sex during the part of the menstrual cycle when pregnancy is most likely. In fertility care,...
Timed Intercourse
Timed intercourse means planning sex during the part of the menstrual cycle when pregnancy is most likely. In fertility care,...
Tubal Blockage
Tubal blockage means one or both fallopian tubes are partially or completely blocked, making it harder for an egg and...
Tubal Patency
Tubal patency means the fallopian tubes are open and allow an egg and sperm to meet. It is a core...
Twin Pregnancy
Twin pregnancy means a pregnancy with two fetuses developing at the same time. It may happen naturally or after fertility...
Undescended Testis
An undescended testis means one or both testicles have not moved down into the scrotum as expected. It is also...
Uterine Fibroid
A uterine fibroid is a noncancerous growth made of muscle and fibrous tissue that develops in or on the uterus....
Uterine Lining
The uterine lining is the inner tissue of the uterus, also called the endometrium. It thickens and sheds in response...
Uterine Polyp
A uterine polyp is a growth that develops from the inner lining of the uterus, also called the endometrium. These...
Uterine Polyp
A uterine polyp is a growth that develops from the inner lining of the uterus, also called the endometrium. These...
Uterine Septum
A uterine septum is a congenital difference in the shape of the uterus in which a band of tissue divides...
Vaginal Microbiome
The vaginal microbiome is the community of bacteria and other microorganisms that live in the vagina. In a healthy state,...
Vitamins For Male Conception
Vitamins for male conception are nutrients and supplements used to support sperm production, sperm motility, sperm morphology, DNA integrity, and...
Vitrification
Vitrification is an ultra-rapid freezing method used in fertility care to preserve reproductive cells and embryos without allowing damaging ice...
X Sperm
X sperm refers to sperm cells that carry an X chromosome. If an X-bearing sperm fertilizes an egg, the resulting...
Y Sperm
Y sperm are sperm cells that carry a Y chromosome rather than an X chromosome. In human reproduction, an egg...
Zona Binding Assay
A zona binding assay is a specialized fertility test that measures how well sperm attach to the zona pellucida, the...
SWMR Fertility Supplement for Men
Clinically-formulated, SWMR supports sperm health, enhances sperm motility, and promotes sperm counts and quantity.
1 Month Supply
1 bottle delivered each month.
3 Month Supply
Best protocol for optimal results.
6 Month Supply
Ideal protocol for ongoing results
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When will I see results?
Results may vary, but most men start to see a difference in their sperm test results after 2-3 months. Be patient and remember to take 3 SWMR pills daily with 16 ounces of water for optimal results.
Ingredients
Vitamin C, Vitamin E, L-Carnitine, CoQ10, Folic Acid, Zinc, Vitamin B12, Selenium, Copper, L-Arginine, N-Acetyl-Cysteine (NAC) and L-Glutathione.
SWMR is made with the highest quality, organic, non-GMO ingredients, manufactured in the USA at a GMP certified, USDA organic, & BBB accredited facility.
How to Use
Consistency is key. Take SWMR daily for 2-3 months to achieve optimal results.
Shipping
100% free standard shipping in the US with discreet packaging, arriving within 3-7 business days. We ship anywhere internationally for an additional fee. International shipping prices are calculated at checkout and orders arrive within 1-4 weeks.
You will get a tracking number once your order is shipped.