43+ yrs
Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Vadodara, Surat, Bhuj, Bhavnagar, Anand, Varanasi
Dr. Himanshu Bavishi
MBBS, MD (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) · Infertility, IVF & Genetics
India's Trusted Fertility Experts · Since 1998
Male Infertility
Low Sperm Motility (Asthenospermia) Treatment
When sperm cannot swim well, they struggle to reach and fertilise the egg. Identifying why — and using the right technique — restores the chance of conception.
Andrology Specialists Advanced Semen Lab Since 1998 IVF · ICSI
What is Low Sperm Motility
What is Asthenospermia?
Asthenospermia means reduced sperm motility — too few sperm move forward well enough to reach and fertilise an egg. It is diagnosed when fewer than about 42% of sperm are motile (or under 30% move progressively) on a semen analysis.
Poor motility often occurs alongside a low count or abnormal shape. Where the cause can be treated it is corrected first; otherwise IVF and especially ICSI bypass the problem by placing a healthy sperm directly inside the egg.
Medically Reviewed
Dr. Parth Bavishi, MBBS, MD (Obstetrics & Gynaecology)Co-director & IVF Specialist · IVF & Andrology
Ahmedabad | Bavishi Fertility Institute
Last medically reviewed on . This page is educational and is not a substitute for personalised medical advice.
Indications
When to get evaluated
Have a semen analysis whenever male-factor infertility is a possibility.
A semen report showing reduced or sluggish sperm motility.
No pregnancy after a year of regular, unprotected intercourse.
A varicocele or a history of genital infection.
Smoking, alcohol, heat exposure or anabolic-steroid use.
High oxidative stress or raised sperm-DNA fragmentation.
Advantages
Why treat poor sperm motility
The right diagnosis turns a frustrating report into a workable plan.
Reversible causes — infection, varicocele, lifestyle, oxidative stress — are identified.
Antioxidant and medical therapy can improve movement in many men.
Laboratory sperm preparation selects the most motile sperm.
IUI concentrates motile sperm closer to the egg.
ICSI needs only a single healthy sperm and removes the motility barrier entirely.
Step by Step
How we evaluate & treat
From accurate testing to the technique that fits your result.
01
Consultation & History
A detailed history, examination and review of earlier semen reports.
02
Semen Analysis
Motility graded precisely alongside count and morphology in our lab.
03
Cause Work-up
Infection screen, scrotal ultrasound, hormones and DNA-fragmentation testing as needed.
04
Medical Therapy
Antioxidants, infection treatment or varicocele correction where indicated.
05
IUI / IVF / ICSI
Sperm preparation with IUI, or IVF–ICSI when motility stays low.
Because sperm mature over roughly three months, response is reassessed after a full cycle.
Success & Safety
Real chances, honestly explained
Every fertility journey is unique. Low Sperm Motility success rates depend on several medical and lifestyle factors.
Factors affecting success
- How low the motility is, and any associated count/shape issues
- Whether the cause is reversible
- Sperm-DNA integrity
- The female partner's age and fertility
- The technique used — IUI, IVF or ICSI
At Bavishi Fertility Institute, we focus on personalised treatment plans rather than one-size-fits-all success claims.
Results differ from couple to couple and cannot be guaranteed; your specialist will set realistic expectations.
Cost & Assurance
Transparent, with no hidden costs
Know exactly what your Low Sperm Motility treatment cost includes before you begin.
- Specialist consultation and evaluation
- Required diagnostic tests and monitoring
- The recommended treatment or procedure
- Medications as per your protocol
- Follow-up review and guidance
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Risks & Considerations
Risks & considerations
Motility may not fully normalise
Some causes of poor motility are only partly treatable.
How We Help: ICSI removes the need for sperm to swim, so low motility no longer blocks fertilisation.
Results take time
Improvements follow a full sperm-production cycle of about three months.
How We Help: We reassess after a cycle rather than switching plans prematurely.
Procedure-related risks
IUI, IVF and ICSI each carry small, well-managed risks.
How We Help: Every step is explained and closely monitored.
Our Specialists
Our Low Sperm Motility Specialists
Meet the Bavishi Fertility Institute specialists who treat patients with Low Sperm Motility.
42+ yrs
Ahmedabad
Dr. Falguni Bavishi
MBBS, MD (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) · Infertility, IVF & Genetics
13+ yrs
Ahmedabad
13+ yrs
Ahmedabad
Dr. Janki Bavishi
MBBS, MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) · Obstetrics & Gynaecology
30+ yrs
Ahmedabad
10+ yrs
Ahmedabad
20+ yrs
Mumbai
20+ yrs
Mumbai
Dr. Nilesh Jain
MBBS, DGO, DNB (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) · Infertility & IVF
20+ yrs
Mumbai
Dr. Priyanka Sinha
MBBS, MD, Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine (USA) · Reproductive Medicine & IVF
12+ yrs
Surat
Dr. Deep Gajiwala
MBBS, DGO, DNB (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) · IVF & Laparoscopic Surgery
22+ yrs
Vadodara
20+ yrs
Bhuj
22+ yrs
Anand
20+ yrs
Anand
12+ yrs
Bhavnagar
Dr. Deepali Pandya
MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), FMAS, FRM — Gold Medalist · Reproductive Medicine & Laparoscopic Surgery
6+ yrs
Varanasi
Dr. Parnnika Agarwal
MBBS, MS, FMAS, FRM · Fertility, IVF & Gynaecological Laparoscopy
43+ yrs
Ahmedabad, Mumbai, Vadodara, Surat, Bhuj, Bhavnagar, Anand, Varanasi
Dr. Himanshu Bavishi
MBBS, MD (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) · Infertility, IVF & Genetics
42+ yrs
Ahmedabad
Dr. Falguni Bavishi
MBBS, MD (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) · Infertility, IVF & Genetics
13+ yrs
Ahmedabad
13+ yrs
Ahmedabad
Dr. Janki Bavishi
MBBS, MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) · Obstetrics & Gynaecology
30+ yrs
Ahmedabad
10+ yrs
Ahmedabad
20+ yrs
Mumbai
20+ yrs
Mumbai
Dr. Nilesh Jain
MBBS, DGO, DNB (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) · Infertility & IVF
20+ yrs
Mumbai
Dr. Priyanka Sinha
MBBS, MD, Fellowship in Reproductive Medicine (USA) · Reproductive Medicine & IVF
12+ yrs
Surat
Dr. Deep Gajiwala
MBBS, DGO, DNB (Obstetrics & Gynaecology) · IVF & Laparoscopic Surgery
22+ yrs
Vadodara
20+ yrs
Bhuj
22+ yrs
Anand
20+ yrs
Anand
12+ yrs
Bhavnagar
Dr. Deepali Pandya
MS (Obstetrics & Gynaecology), FMAS, FRM — Gold Medalist · Reproductive Medicine & Laparoscopic Surgery
6+ yrs
Varanasi
Dr. Parnnika Agarwal
MBBS, MS, FMAS, FRM · Fertility, IVF & Gynaecological Laparoscopy
FAQ
Low Sperm Motility — your questions answered
It is reduced sperm motility — too few sperm move well enough to reach the egg, usually defined as under ~42% motile or under ~30% progressively motile on a semen analysis.
Often yes — treating infection or a varicocele, antioxidants and a healthier lifestyle can help. Improvements take around three months.
Yes. Sperm preparation with IUI, or IVF with ICSI, can achieve pregnancy even when motility is low.
ICSI injects one healthy sperm directly into each egg, so the sperm does not need to swim — making motility largely irrelevant to fertilisation. ICSI can even help when there are 100% non-motile sperm.
Yes, it can vary with illness, abstinence time and lab handling, so the test is often repeated for accuracy.
This page is for educational purposes and is medically reviewed by Dr. Parth Bavishi, MBBS, MD (Obstetrics & Gynaecology). It is not a substitute for personal medical advice — please consult our doctors for guidance specific to you.
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