Evidence-based couple assessment · WHO 2021 · ESHRE 2023 · ASRM 2023 · FOGSI 2022 · ICMR · NICE NG156
| Parameter | Lower Reference Limit |
|---|---|
| Volume | ≥1.4 mL |
| Concentration | ≥16 million/mL |
| Total motility (PR+NP) | ≥42% |
| Progressive motility (PR) | ≥30% |
| Normal morphology (Kruger) | ≥4% |
| Total sperm count | ≥39 million/ejaculate |
| Vitality | ≥54% |
| pH | ≥7.2 |
| Aspect | ESHRE 2023 | ASRM 2023 | FOGSI 2022 | NICE NG156 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Duration <35 yrs | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months | 12 months |
| Duration ≥35 yrs | 6 months | 6 months | 6 months | 6 months |
| Tubal assessment | HSG / HyCoSy | HSG preferred | HSG / Lap | HSG / HyCoSy |
| First-line ART | IUI ± OS | IUI + OS | OI + IC / IUI | Expectant → IVF |
| TB screening | Not mentioned | Not mentioned | Recommended | Not mentioned |
| DFI testing | Not routine | Selected cases | Recommended | Not recommended |