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Diagnosing Male Infertility with Adhesion Test That Captures Sperm Motility

Last updated: May 28, 2025 5:40 pm
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Male infertility is a common but often overlooked issue when it comes to fertility problems in heterosexual couples. According to the World Health Organization, one in six adults globally is affected by infertility. Surprisingly, in many cases where couples seek medical help for fertility issues, doctors may not even bother to run tests on the male partner. This has led to a misconception that male fertility issues are rare, when in fact they can be the sole cause of infertility in 20 percent of cases and contribute to the problem in another 30 to 40 percent of cases.

To address this gap in male infertility testing, innovative solutions are emerging. One recent study, co-authored by Sushanta Mitra, a professor of mechanical and mechatronics engineering at the University of Waterloo in Canada, suggests that individuals could potentially test aspects of sperm health at home without sending samples to a lab.

In an interview with Rachel Feltman for Scientific American’s Science Quickly, Mitra explained the importance of at-home sperm testing and the hurdles currently faced in this area. He highlighted the social stigma associated with male fertility testing and the lack of privacy and convenience in traditional diagnostic methods. Mitra’s research aims to empower individuals with accurate, low-cost at-home tests that focus on a different physical parameter – the adhesion measurement of sperm-laden droplets in contact with a surface.

The research, which stemmed from Mitra’s work on understanding droplet adhesion on surfaces and his collaboration with systems design engineering professor Veronika Magdanz, explores how different droplets stick to surfaces and correlates this with sperm motility. By measuring the adhesion of sperm droplets on a surface, the researchers were able to determine sperm quality based on motility.

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Mitra envisions a future where individuals can collect semen samples at home and use a specialized device to assess sperm quality, providing gradations such as “good,” “medium quality,” and “high quality.” This at-home testing could help individuals monitor their sperm health regularly and make lifestyle changes to improve fertility, such as quitting smoking or adopting a more active lifestyle.

Overall, Mitra’s research represents a significant step towards improving male infertility testing and addressing a crucial aspect of fertility issues that is often overlooked. By bringing innovative solutions to at-home sperm testing, individuals can take control of their reproductive health and potentially improve their chances of conceiving. In today’s episode, we delved into the world of reproductive health and how innovative testing methods can help individuals make proactive lifestyle choices. By utilizing advanced testing techniques, individuals can take control of their health and make informed decisions about their reproductive system. This can include adopting healthier habits such as increasing physical activity or quitting smoking, especially when planning to start a family.

Dr. Mitra highlighted the importance of miniaturizing the testing system to make it more accessible, even for home use. By developing a prototype or minimum viable product, the research can move towards commercialization and reach a wider audience. However, the speed at which this research can be translated into a commercial product depends on funding and available resources. Dr. Mitra emphasized the need for interdisciplinary research, bringing together experts from different backgrounds to drive innovation and create breakthroughs in the field.

The conversation with Dr. Mitra shed light on the potential of advanced testing methods in addressing challenges related to reproductive health. By combining expertise from various fields, researchers can accelerate the development of new technologies that can benefit individuals seeking to optimize their reproductive health. Stay tuned for more updates on this fascinating research as it progresses towards commercialization.

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For more science news and updates, subscribe to Scientific American. Thank you for listening to Science Quickly. See you next time!

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