Why you might see this term
Check which measurement and units your report uses. Total number is calculated from sample volume and concentration.
What to keep in mind
A low count does not mean pregnancy is impossible. No sperm found is a different finding, called azoospermia, and needs specialist assessment.
Sources & further reading
Prepared by ProFertility · Updated 23 October 2026.
Educational information based on the linked sources. This explanation is not an individual diagnosis or a treatment recommendation. A term appearing here does not mean the test is necessary or included in a particular kit.
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