It takes 90 days for an oocyte (Immature egg) to mature to the point where it is ready to be released during ovulation. Hence, for women that are looking for good oocyte quality, it would benefit them to start taking fertility supplements from at least three months before they hope to conceive. Egg quality is a key factor to consider in successful pregnancy, especially the older a woman gets.
Most men produce millions of new sperm daily. It takes approximately 72 days for sperm to be mature to fertilize an oocyte (egg). Sperm are formed in the testicles then once mature, make their way through the female body to fertilize the oocyte (egg). The mature sperm head contains the genetic material and a tail to help it travel/swim towards the oocyte (egg) for fertilization.
Sperm motility is defined as the ability of sperm to travel through the woman’s cervix, the uterus and the fallopian tubes, to get to the oocyte (egg) for fertilization. In men that are fertile, at least 40% of the sperm are motile (moving).
Sperm morphology is defined as the shape of the sperm. Normal shaped sperm have oval-shaped heads and a long tail. Men with a higher count of normal-shaped sperm have a higher chance of being able to get their partner pregnant naturally.
Taking supplements that contain Zinc may assist in boosting sperm count as well as testosterone levels and sperm quality.
