Men turn to home testing kits to spare the embarrassment of attending a fertility clinic. However until now home kits only tested sperm count and not quality.
New Technology Allows Men to Assess Their Fertility from Home
Men could soon be able to test their sperm count from the comfort and privacy of their homes, all thanks to a new technology from the University of Virginia.
Men could soon be able to test their sperm count from the comfort and privacy of their homes, all thanks to a new technology from the University of Virginia.
‘A new ‘at home’ sperm testing kit called “SwimCount” measures both semen quality and quantity.’
"The key benefit of SwimCount compared to other tests is that it provides a measure of motile sperm (good swimmers) rather than just a sperm count which can overestimate a man's fertility and provide a false sense of reassurance that all is OK," said Dr. John Rees, managing director at JRBiomedical. This is the world’s first home sperm testing kit which will hit the market this year through pharmacies. The kit has a cup in which men have to take a sperm sample and stir it well before extracting 0.5ml of the sample using a syringe. The sample must be put on the SwimCount device and after thirty minutes, users can see the result.
“The product will initially be available direct from us in North Wales through our website - the technology is quite new and the website allows us to provide help and advice to help use the test and interpret the results with confidence,” he added.
Fish Consumption Increases Sperm Count
Bacon and other processed meats decrease the sperm count whereas fish improves the sperm count, says study.
Bacon and other processed meats decrease the sperm count whereas fish improves the sperm count, says study.
Aidmics To Launch iPad Compatible Gadget For Testing Male Fertility At Home
iSperm, iPad compatible gadget, can help in determining the total sperm count and motility of the sperm with help of a tiny microscope used in the device.
iSperm, iPad compatible gadget, can help in determining the total sperm count and motility of the sperm with help of a tiny microscope used in the device.
Britain's NHS Sets Up a 'Porn Room' To Facilitate Sperm Tests
British health chiefs have splurged 7,500 pounds on a room that has been assigned specially for patients to watch porn.
British health chiefs have splurged 7,500 pounds on a room that has been assigned specially for patients to watch porn.
