When it comes to family planning and reproductive health, men have a significant part to play, and understanding and tracking sperm health is essential for couples embarking on their parenthood journey. Sperm health is a direct indicator of a man’s fertility potential. By tracking the quality and quantity of sperm, you can gain insights into the likelihood of conception.
Regularly tracking sperm health can help detect potential issues early on. Low sperm count, poor sperm motility (movement), and abnormal sperm morphology (shape) are common factors contributing to male infertility. Identifying these issues quickly allows for timely intervention, whether through lifestyle changes or medical treatment.
ExSeed Health Chief scientific officer, Emil Andersen said: “It’s common to only be offered an in-clinic sperm test on the NHS once you and your partner have been actively trying to conceive for a year without success. Now imagine you can get an accurate indication of your sperm health, in just minutes, all without leaving your home!
ExSeed Health have developed a completely-at-home sperm testing solution where nothing needs to be sent away to a lab. The ExSeed microscope device couples with your smartphone camera to show you a live video of your sperm cells up close. The video is analysed by a smart algorithm in just 20 minutes, displaying your Total Motile sperm Count result. TMSC is comprised of Concentration, Motility and Volume measurements, and is the method of choice to express severity of male infertility.
One of the reasons it’s important to test your sperm health, regardless of whether you are trying for a baby now or contemplating it in the future, is that many men can improve their sperm health with lifestyle changes to factors like diet and exercise. It’s never been more important to test male fertility, since sperm health is declining at an exponential rate and parents are choosing to have children later, but with ExSeed it’s now easier and more accessible to get an accurate test.”
Tracking sperm health is a step towards managing your fertility and ensuring a smoother path to parenthood.