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Fertility Glossary

Total motile count

Volume × concentration × motility — the practical measure for choosing treatment.

Male fertility

The total motile count summarises how many moving sperm a sample contains. Clinics use it to judge whether IUI is reasonable or whether IVF with ICSI is the better route, using local thresholds.

Also known as: TMC, TMSC, total motile sperm count

Sources

  • Canadian Urological Association

Last reviewed: September 9, 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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