Abnormalities of Sperm Heads and Tails
The Abnormality of Sperm Heads and Tails. Normal sperm have an oval head with a long tail. Abnormal sperm have head or tail defects — such as a large or misshapen head or a crooked or double tail. These defects might affect the ability of the sperm to reach and penetrate an egg. However, having a large percentage of misshapen sperm isn't uncommon. In addition, morphology alone doesn't indicate if you are fertile or not. A typical semen analysis also assesses: •Semen volume •Total sperm number `Sperm concentration •Vitality (percent alive) `Movement (motility) An abnormal semen analysis also doesn't mean that you are infertile. Many men with low semen analysis values can still father children — it just might take longer. If you and your partner aren't able to conceive through sexual intercourse, assisted reproductive technology such as in vitro fertilization might be an option. Source and credited : https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/male-infertility/expert-answers/sperm-morphology/faq-20057760 **The photo was credited to the owner**