Table 1. Numerical index for the evaluation of sperm motility

Index Score Motility characteristics
I 5 Rapid forward movement
II 4 Slow forward movement
III 3 Slow forward movement and moderate vibrating movement
IV 2 Slow vibrating movement
V 1 Immobility
Sperm activity index (SAI) = [Index score × Movable sperm ratio (%)] × 100.