Only some of the at-home semen testing kits are widely accepted by medical professionals. That’s because not all tests are FDA-cleared (the gold standard for these types of products) or have been validated in peer-reviewed research, meaning their accuracy has been confirmed. Clinicians are also wary of many at-home tests because they rely on the user to collect their own sample, rather than a professional. Errors in sample collection can lead to incorrect or inconclusive results. But there are tests that have been validated and FDA-cleared. Legacy, for example, uses Halosperm technology, which has been validated in peer-reviewed research. Bird & Be uses FDA-cleared technology that’s widely trusted. Results given in either the UK standard measurement of mmol/L or European standard mg/dL ( not interchangeable)

Sperm motility refers to the percentage of sperm that are swimming in a sample. This is important in fertility because sperm need to swim to reach and fertilize an egg. Our aim is to keep the information up to date and to ensure that it is correct and accurate to the best of our ability. We update our content when new medical information becomes available.If the results are not normal, the test should be repeated to ensure it was accurate. This will normally be performed after 3 months.

In vitro fertilisation (IVF) may be an option if you have a slightly low sperm count and you've been trying to conceive naturally with your partner for at least 2 years. While these tests might sometimes give a useful indication of your sperm count, they may also give you false reassurance or may suggest your sperm count is low when it's actually perfectly normal. You can’t do semen analysis at home, but you can produce a sample which can be sent off for analysis in a lab. See our testosterone levels service for details on treatments we can offer. What can be done to improve your sperm health? To some extent, fertility is a numbers game. The more sperm are in each milliliter of semen (sperm concentration), the more like it is that one of them will reach and fertilize an egg. But the sperm also have to be healthy enough to swim to an egg (motility), and only healthy sperm will be able to penetrate and fertilize an egg. Morphology refers to the shape and form of sperm, and this metric is a good indicator of the overall health of the sperm.Your sample will be examined and analysed using an AI microscope and models, developed in partnership with King’s College London, using millions of sperm data points. The AI technology adheres to WHO standards and is 97% accurate. This Male Fertility test kit will allow a man to test his fertility potential, privately and discreetly in his own home.