How to Take a Sperm Test & Check the Sperm Count at Home
The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 186 million people worldwide experience infertility.1 As most people are unaware of whether their reproductive health is fine or not, they may or may not end up postponing their plans to start a family. Or, in other cases, look for alternatives to having kids. Moreover, it’s why couples must know about their respective reproductive health in order to successfully achieve the desire to have a "happy family." However, obstacles such as male infertility can frequently obstruct a couple's wish to have children of their own!
Male infertility is typically affected by a number of variables, including BMI, stress, sperm or testicular diseases, glandular function, STIs, etc.2 However, many of these issues could be identified early and thus managed if one takes conscious measures like going for a "semen analysis." This blog will cover everything you need to know about semen analysis, including how to take up a sperm analysis test at home and the advantages of learning about reproductive health! So keep reading to find out more.
Male Infertility: An Unspoken Issue
Many people believe that infertility is caused primarily by the female partner, but this is a myth. In about 50% of all the cases of infertility, male factor plays a significant role.3 Male infertility has long been stigmatized, and this needs to change. Being infertile shouldn't have a negative effect because infertility is just a disease that can affect anyone.4 Therefore, those who are experiencing infertility should have a safe place where they can talk about their issues.
Men's fertility, specifically the quality of their sperm tends to decline as they progress in age. Furthermore, studies have shown that the total sperm concentration of a male decreases by 2.06 million each year.5 Additionally, as men advance in age, problems like sperm tube (epididymis- the tubes that carry sperms) elasticity loss may appear.6 Men must therefore prioritize taking care of their reproductive health while there is still time.
In upcoming sections, we will cover how men can examine their reproductive health from the comfort of their homes by following a few simple steps. But before getting started, let us understand more about semen analysis and why it is necessary?
Semen Analysis
Semen analysis is an important part of fertility testing. Under semen analysis, factors like, quantity and quality of both sperm and semen are checked. Semen is the liquid that’s released from the penis on ejaculation. It consists of sperm and seminal fluid (fluid that helps the sperm to travel and nourishes them).7 Sperm, as most of you may know, is the cell that carries genetic material (DNA).8
As per guidelines provided by WHO, an ejaculate (ejected semen from the penis/ male sex organ) is tested for the following-9
LifeCell’s SpermScore examines parameters like sperm motility (movement), sperm morphology (shape of the sperm), sperm vitality and DNA fragmentation and much more.
LifeCell brings you one step closer to hassle-free and convenient semen analysis by giving you the benefit of the sperm test at home. Yes, you heard it right! You no longer need to worry about going outside to get your "semen analysis" done. LifeCell’s SpermScore at-home self-collection test kit now gives you the liberty to share your semen sample (to get it tested) with just one click from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
How to Take a Sperm Test at Home & Check Your Sperm Count with the LifeCell At-Home Self-Collection Test Kit?
Here's how you can get your sperm test done quickly and easily with the help of LifeCell at-home self-collection test kit from the comfort of your home:
- Step 1 - Visit www.lifecell.in and order your SpermScore self collection kit for yourself. Once it’s done, you’ll receive your kit at your doorstep!
- Step 2 - On receiving your kit, all you have to do is collect your semen sample (by following the tips/instructions in the collection manual) . After this, you’d simply have to send your semen sample back to our lab.
- Step 3 - Once you schedule a return shipment of your semen sample for analysis, you’d have to wait a little until it gets to our labs. After we get your semen sample, you can expect test results in 24 hours.
- Step 4 - You can access your test results and fertility profile through your personal LifeCell account.. Our experts will be there to assist you, in case you require any help.
Furthermore, the detailed SpermScore report you receive will be based on the World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines with clinically validated results.
What To Expect After Receiving Results?
The results of the SpermScore test are made available within 24 hours. The comprehensive report will contain a thorough evaluation of a person's sperm health. The concerned individual can reach out for a virtual follow-up from LifeCell's team of experts to help them better understand the outcomes. A guided path to follow, as well as, medical recommendations and treatment options for male infertility, will also be provided based on the results.
Furthermore, in many cases of male infertility, procedures like sperm banking play a critical role in "preserving fertility." However, in addition to male infertility there could be numerous reasons wherein doctors might suggest sperm storage or an individual may wish to sign up for sperm cryopreservation, some of which include:
- Age: If a person wants to wait to have kids, they are recommended to store their sperm. Since, the quality of sperm tends to degrade with advancing age.
- Cancer treatments: There are cancer treatments that require the surgical removal of reproductive organs such as the testicles or prostate in males, which may result in infertility. Furthermore, several chemotherapy medications and radiotherapy methods (particularly those directed at the abdomen) can also result in male infertility.11
- Surgeries: Choosing surgical birth control procedures, such as vasectomy eliminates a person's ability to have children. When a person has vasectomy surgery, the supply of sperm from the semen is shut off.12
- Health conditions & therapies: Fertility can be affected by medical conditions such as Hodgkin's lymphoma, testicular cancer, and leukemia. Moreover, infertility can also be triggered by therapies used to treat sickle cell disease.12
- Low sperm count: Sperm banking may be helpful if a person has a low sperm count. You might be surprised to learn that even sperm of poor quality can be stored and later used to conceive (through assisted reproductive procedures).12
People may bank their sperm for a variety of reasons. Similarly, you may have your own reason for preserving your sperm. At LifeCell, no questions are asked!
How LifeCell Stores Sperm?
At LifeCell, the sperm are cryopreserved through an extensive process of collecting, analyzing, freezing, and storing them at a very low temperature for future use. After which, in our top-notch, cutting-edge cryopreservation facility, SpermVault, all of the "preserved precious sperms" are kept safely until you're ready to embrace parenthood!
Conclusion
When you choose to store your sperm, you’re also saying ‘YES’ to an effective solution to preserve your reproductive choice! A choice that gives you the freedom to decide when to have children - in the near future or some years later. Irrespective of what your reproductive goal is, we assure you that your sperm are safe and secure with us.
So gentlemen, take a sperm test at home today and get closer towards your fatherhood journey!
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