One more reason to not borrow somebody’s cellphone
An app that allows men to test their sperm without an awkward trip to the doctor is now available on Amazon for the first time.
The YO Home Sperm Test analyzes a man’s sperm to reveal how well his swimmers are swimming.
It was previously only available on but can now be delivered by Amazon in as little as two days for $59.99 (plus shipping).
The app turns smartphone cameras into a microscope powerful enough to see the concentration of sperm in a tiny test drop.
Within a few minutes, it analyzes the sample, giving you a view of your actual moving sperm.
The app was built by a commercial-grade producer of semen analyzers and has been found to be 97 percent accurate, its developers claim.
Along with the app, men must use test kits to analyze their sample.
Two test kits, including collection cups, testing slides, liquefying powder and plastic pipettes, can be bought for around $60.
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To do the test, men have to collect a sample in the collection cup, add a vile of liquefying powder and let it rest for 10 minutes. It should turn slightly pink.
After you have waited, use the pipettes to place a tiny drop on the test slide, pop it into the YO clip and attach it to your phone.
It will take a video of your sperm and in a few minutes, it will be .
YO Home Sperm Test is a product of LA-based Medical Electronic Systems and is FDA-approved.
They say the app is an attempt to get more men, especially younger men, to test their sperm and catch any problems as early as possible.
Infertility is when a couple cannot get pregnant despite having regular unprotected sex.
Around one in seven couples in the UK have difficulty conceiving, according to the National Health Service.
There are many potential causes of infertility, and fertility problems can affect both men and women.
Common causes of infertility in women include lack of regular ovulation, blockage of the fallopian tubes and womb disorders like endometriosis.
In men, the most common cause is poor .
In approximately 40 percent of infertile couples, the male partner is either the sole cause or a contributing cause, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine.
There are several treatment options available including IVF, medical treatment for lack of ovulation, and surgery for conditions such as endometriosis.
Marcia Deutsch, CEO of Medical Electronic Systems, : “The explosion of apps and wearables dedicated to optimizing the chance of pregnancy is evidenced [by the fact] that people crave more awareness of their fertility status.”
“However, the bulk of these new technology tools cater to women. No other company is tackling male reproductive health in this manner.”
“If a man is producing 100 million sperm and they are all dead or not swimming, it’s useless to know your sperm concentration is ‘normal.’ The key is to assess sperm that are moving, as these are the sperm that will fertilize an egg during normal conception.”
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