A low sperm count is one of the main reasons couples battle to conceive, and there are many benefits to determining early on whether sperm count is a problem for your partner. Read on to find out more about tests that are available in South Africa, how they work and how they can be used to overcome fertility issues.
The fewer sperm a man produces, the lower the likelihood that one of them will be able to successfully fertilise an egg. At-home sperm tests are fast gaining popularity among couples who are trying to have a baby. This can relieve the stress and financial burden that come with having to wait for a doctor’s appointment.
SpermCheck Fertility Home Test for Men is a simple-to-use at-home kit that gives results within 30 minutes of administering. The pack comes with detailed instructions on how to take a sample for testing. Laboratory tests back the kits’ accuracy in determining sperm count.
YO Home Sperm Test is one of the latest kits available in South Africa. YO is the first smartphone-based home sperm test that allows you to test motile sperm concentration (the number of moving sperm) on your phone, view and store a live video of your sperm and receive an automatic test result in under three minutes.
One of the main benefits of testing sperm-count levels is being able to pinpoint the problem (if there is one) early on. There are also treatment options available, including fertility supplements, prescribed drugs and varicocele surgery.
Watch this how-to video to see how it works:
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