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.