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Frequently asked questions

I’m trying to conceive. When should I test my sperm?

It's a good idea to test your sperm before you start trying to conceive — although anytime is a good time. Our standard semen analysis tests for the main parameters of sperm health (count, concentration, motility, morphology, and semen volume). Sperm testing can identify factors that may make conception difficult, and can reduce the time to pregnancy.

If you are over 35, planning IUI or IVF, or have a history of pregnancy loss, we recommend semen analysis plus sperm DNA fragmentation, a test that measures percentage of sperm that contain damaged DNA.

Which testing/freezing options are right for me?

Let us help! Schedule a free 1-on-1 call with one of our experienced client advisors, who can provide:

An overview of the process from a client advisor
Ways to save, including insurance and fertility benefits
Advice about which sperm testing options may be right for you

Who should consider sperm testing?

You should consider at-home sperm analysis if:

You’re trying to grow your family
You’re planning fertility treatment
You’re taking a medication that may affect fertility
You want to understand your health
You want to keep your family-building options open

Read more about why at-home sperm testing could be right for you.

How long does it take to receive my results?

You can expect to see your results 1–2 business days after your kit has been received by our lab. To avoid delays, make sure you've completed all the necessary steps on your client dashboard, including signing the asset collection and storage agreement.

When your results are available in your client dashboard, you’ll receive an email letting you know.

What parameters does Legacy’s at-home sperm analysis test for?

Legacy’s at-home sperm analysis is a clinic-grade semen analysis without the clinic. It looks at all the key metrics of sperm health, including semen volume, sperm concentration, sperm motility, total motile sperm count, sperm morphology, and sperm DNA fragmentation.

Many at-home sperm testing options don’t look at sperm motility, morphology, or DNA fragmentation, which are important parameters. We’re also the only at-home sperm freezing option that includes a post-thaw analysis, in which we freeze and thaw a small portion of your sample to assess if it’s a good candidate for cryopreservation (sperm freezing).

What is sperm DNA fragmentation analysis?

A sperm DNA fragmentation test analyzes what percentage of your sperm have damaged DNA. This damage can contribute to infertility, pregnancy loss, and poor health outcomes for your future children.

Together with a semen analysis, sperm DNA fragmentation testing provides a more complete picture of your reproductive health and your chances of conception. To learn more, check out our guide to sperm DNA fragmentation.

How does Legacy analyze sperm?

Once your kit arrives at the lab, your sample will be opened and labeled. The lab scientists will replenish the sperm transport media to ensure the health of the sperm is maintained during analysis.

Next, the sample will be spun in a piece of lab equipment called a centrifuge to separate the sperm from the semen. Once sperm is concentrated, the lab scientists load a slide containing a portion of the sample into the computer-assisted semen analysis (CASA) system. This will report on sperm count, concentration, and motility (the percentage of sperm that are moving or "swimming"). Sperm morphology, the size and shape of sperm, is evaluated manually by an andrology scientist with a high-powered microscope.

If you choose to complete sperm DNA fragmentation analysis, that's performed using the Halosperm sperm chromatin dispersion technique. In this technique, a small portion of your sample is exposed to chemicals that denature, or separate, the strands of DNA in your sperm. This allows the lab scientists to assess which sperm contain broken or damaged DNA that could contribute to issues getting or staying pregnant

How much is semen analysis with Legacy vs. at a clinic?

Legacy at-home semen analysis begins at $295. The cost at a traditional clinic can range from $250 to $500, and it requires a prescription from a doctor.

Like traditional clinics, testing with Legacy is covered by many health insurance plans, including Veterans' benefits, and fertility benefits providers.

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At-home testing?

How will it help?

Is it covered?

What can I learn?

How does it work?

At-home testing?

At-home testing?

How will it help?

Is it covered?

What can I learn?

How does it work?

At-home testing?

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