We have been trying for a few months now without luck and im starting to wonder about all the basics. Like how much sperm is actually needed for it to happen? Maybe a silly question but genuinely curious.
In our fertility clinic, the staff explained that while only one sperm fertilizes the egg, the semen sample should have millions of active sperm for a good chance.
My doctor explained that although only one sperm fertilizes the egg, millions are needed in the ejaculate because most don't survive the journey. Healthy count is usually above 15 million/ml.
Just one sperm actually does the work of fertilization. But if you're concerned about conception, get a simple semen analysis done to check count and motility.
