The NHS says that a sperm test should measure at least concentration (also called “count”) and motility. Unfortunately, the majority of cheap at-home sperm tests you can buy at a supermarket or a pharmacy only measure your sperm count. In a post-Covid world, there is a growing popularity for cheap lateral flow style sperm tests that claim they can give you an indication of your fertility, but again, they only look at your sperm count and ask for no context around your lifestyle factors or health history. Improved Timing for Conception: Understanding your sperm count helps determine the optimal times for conception attempts. Armed with this knowledge, you can maximize your chances of achieving a successful pregnancy. There are several male fertility home test kits available on the market, both in pharmacies and online. Most of these tests claim to indicate whether your sperm quality is low or normal. But how good are these tests? Make sure you’re ejaculating regularly so that your swimmers don’t get lethargic (and aren’t in your testicles for too long where they are at risk of damage!)

Many factors can impact motility, from bad habits to injury – here are a few of the biggest contributors: Smoking Damage sperm cells: Pesticides can damage the DNA of sperm cells, making them less likely to fertilize an egg. Organophosphates: These pesticides are widely used in agriculture and are also found in some household products. Here are answers to a few questions we are frequently asked, to help all men and their partners reading our post: Why test sperm DNA? Anxiety Reduction: Clinical settings can be intimidating, leading to anxiety that’s proven to affect the quality of the sample. The ExSeed home sperm test mitigates this concern, ensuring a relaxed and stress-free experience wherever and whenever you’re most comfortable.

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The ExSeed home sperm test is a revolutionary way to test the health of your sperm in the comfort of your own home. With this clever device, you can find out how healthy your sperm cells are and what you can do to boost your chances of conceiving. How does ExSeed work? There are a number of things that men can do to reduce their exposure to pesticides and protect their sperm health. These include: Published on Wednesday in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives, the study extensively examined 25 global studies related to two chemicals, incorporating 20 of them into the meta-analysis. These studies investigated 42 different impact levels across 1,774 men in 21 distinct study populations. Controlling the accuracy of a test can be hard for people who are not medically trained. The easiest way is to look if the test has a CE certification as an In Vitro Diagnostics device (IVD). This ensures the device has been validated thoroughly and is safe to use. If the test is certified, the manufacturer will have to provide the accuracy in the instructions for use. Make sure to use The World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines as a reference

Let the mixture sit for 10 minutes: This supposedly allows sperm cells to separate from other components of the semen. Smoking is one of the worst things you can do for your overall sperm health as the toxins in cigarettes can cause havoc with your sperm production. One study found that men who smoked more than 10 cigarettes a day were more likely to have low sperm motility. Issues with prostate Early Detection of Potential Fertility Issues: Low sperm count ranks among the most common causes of male infertility. By regularly testing your sperm count, you can identify potential issues early, allowing for timely intervention and increased chances of successful conception. A varicocele is a condition where veins in the scrotum become enlarged and entangled. This impacts blood circulation and healthy sperm production and has been known to cause issues with sperm motility. How can I improve my sperm motility? While the water test method may seem convenient, its accuracy remains highly questionable. One of the few studies in this area found that there was no significant correlation observed between values for the ‘Water-test’ and values for the sperm count, as well as with morphology and motility of the sperm. It cannot replace professional sperm count analysis by a qualified healthcare provider. If you’re serious about understanding your fertility, but still want the convenience and speed of testing at home, you could benefit from an at-home sperm test like the clinically-validated ExSeed kit.Together with the ExSeed app the ExSeed home sperm test offers accurate and quantitative sperm testing as well as support and resources to help you on your journey!

The standard 6-in-1 STI home test covers 6 of the most common STIs: Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, Trichomoniasis, Hepatitis B, HIV, Syphilis. The study we mentioned before indicates that consuming less than 800mg of caffeine a day shouldn’t have a massive impact on your fertility – but it does depend on where that caffeine is coming from. The average cup of coffee contains less than 100mg of caffeine, so a couple of lattes a day probably isn’t going to affect your swimmers (if you skip the sugar that is). Want to get to grips with all things sperm motility? You’ve come to the right place. Motility is all about speed and how your swimmers move – so let’s get in the learning fast lane with this easy Sperm Motility 101 guide. What is normal sperm motility? Um Ihre Samenflüssigkeit zu untersuchen, wird Ihr Arzt Sie bitten, eine Samenprobe abzugeben. Normalerweise ejakulieren Sie in einen Auffangbehälter in einem Raum in der Praxis Ihres Arztes. Die Probe wird dann unter dem Mikroskop untersucht, was nützliche Informationen über die spezifischen Funktionen Ihrer Samenzellen liefert (d. h. die Wahrscheinlichkeit, dass eine Probe zu einer Schwangerschaft führt). Normale Spermatests erfassen das Volumen (Menge an Sperma), die Konzentration (wie viele Samenzellen Sie pro Milliliter Samenflüssigkeit besitzen), die Motilität (die Anzahl der sich bewegenden Samenzellen) und die Gesamtzahl der beweglichen Spermien (die Gesamtmenge der beweglichen Samenzellen in einem Ejakulat). Einige Fruchtbarkeitstests für Männer bewerten zusätzlich Merkmale wie die Morphologie (das Aussehen der Spermien), pH-Wert, Farbe, das Vorhandensein anderer Zelltypen und die Verflüssigungszeit.Scientific studies show that men can improve sperm quality with a healthier lifestyle. The ExSeed Health app can help you with this via personalised and tailored lifestyle courses from ExSeed Health. Reducing exposure to environmental toxins: Other environmental toxins, such as heavy metals and air pollution, have also been linked to sperm damage. Your prostate gland may be nowhere near your testicles (it’s actually in the rectum!) but it does play an important role in overall sperm health and particularly motility. Part of the liquid that makes up your semen is produced by the prostate. These secretions help to make the semen thinner (easier for sperm cells to swim in) and contain enzymes and hormone-like substances that directly correlate to sperm motility. Therefore if you have any health issues that impact the function of your prostate, you may notice you have issues with sperm motility. Injury to testicles Powered by Examen’s proprietary SpermComet® technology , the Exact® range of sperm DNA diagnostic tests provide essential information for fertility specialists to help them diagnose male infertility and make the best treatment decisions for their patients.