The FertilityScore Home Sperm Test is an easy to use, screening test to measure the concentration of motile sperm, and male fertility.
The FertilityScore test will tell you whether the sperm concentration in the test sample is below 20 million/mL motile sperm (negative test) or above 20 million/mL motile sperm (positive test). The World Health Organization standard for a fertile male is above 20 million/mL motile sperm
Clinical Studies using FertilityScore ™ have indicated a 93% positive predictive power for semen samples containing 20 million or more motile sperm per ml. A 90% negative predictive power was found for samples containing 10 million motile sperm or less per ml. Thus FertilityScore ™ is a highly effective screening test for male fertility potential, and the only on-site test to measure only motile sperm*
The FertilityScore™ Home Screening Test is also unique in that is uses the whole sample to determine male fertility. Other tests use only a small portion of the ejaculate which can lead to inaccurate results due to clumping and cellular debris in the sample.
The FertilityScore™ Home Diagnostic Screening Test kit contains everything you need to collect and test two separate semen samples.
*You may have 60 million/ml sperm, but if the motility is 0% then the FertilityScore results will read negative. A key element to male fertility is the number of motile (live) sperm. FertilityScore's ability to differentiate motile from non-motile sperm is a unique feature of these kits.
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Fertilityscore is a simple DIY sperm count tests that can be performed in the privacy of your own home.
What should I do if my result comes back low ?
You need to go and see your doctor now for further tests-this is very important.
Sometimes, if the sperm count is borderline or just slightly low, some of the following factors may be worth considering while you are waiting to see the doctor.
1)Was the sample ideal? Did you follow the instructions precisely. It may be worth repeating to check this. Cooling the sample or a delay in performing the test can alter the number of active sperm, and give a false result.
2)High testes temperature. Sperm are made in the testes which are in the scrotum. This is the body's way of keeping the testes slightly cooler than the rest of the body which is best for making sperm. It is often advised for men who have a low sperm count to wear loose fitting underpants and trousers and to avoid very hot baths, saunas, etc. This aims to keep your testes slightly cooler than the rest of your body, which is thought to be good for sperm production. It is not clear whether these measures improve a sperm count, but they seem to be sensible.
3)Smoking can affect the sperm count. If you smoke, you should stop completely for optimum sperm production.
4) Alcohol. More than 16 units per week (equivalent to about 8 pints of normal strength beer or 16 small glasses of wine) may interfere with optimum fertility.
5) Drugs and medicines. Most do not interfere with sperm production, but some may do. These include: sulphasalazine, nitrofurantoin, tetracyclines, cimetidine, colchicine, allopurinol, some chemotherapy drugs, cannabis, cocaine, and anabolic steroids. If you have a low sperm count, tell a doctor if you take any drugs or medicines regularly
Proxeed can help some men with low sperm count
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Here is a testimonial we have received about Fertilityscore:
I just wanted to thank your company for helping my husband and I. We have been trying to conceive for the better part of a year.
We ordered the Fertility Score sperm count test on the off chance that perhaps my husband had a low sperm count. We did the test, which was quite easy to follow, and were concerned when the test came back which confirmed our fears, that indeed my husband's count was quite low. We made an appointment with our GP and she ordered a sperm count as well which confirmed our findings with Fertility Score.
I wanted to thank you for making these types of products available to couples that don't want to necessarily wait for the doctor to decide when it's time to run tests. If we hadn't have done the testing at home, then we could have wasted many more months trying in vain for a child that would never have come to us naturally. We have been referred to a fertility clinic and will be beginning fertility treatments in the next couple of months. Wish us luck!!
Received 14/09/05