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Sperm testing for every scenario
Fertility treatments (IVF, IUI, ICSI)
Trying to conceive
Multiple miscarriages
Pre/post vasectomy
Hormone replacement therapy
Proactive about health
OUR SOLUTIONS
Sperm testing as it should be — at home.
20,000+ semen analyses performed
Why do people choose Legacy over a traditional clinic?
Legacy
Clinic
Cost of semen analysis
$1,000*
Cost of sperm freezing
$145/year
$500/year
Wait time for test
2 business days
2-4 months
Results after test
48 hours
1-2 weeks
Prescription required?
No
Referral needed
Accuracy
5 key parameters **
Same as Legacy
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Additional tests
DNA fragmentation
analysis +$295
STI testing +$150
DNA fragmentation
analysis +$500
STI testing +$350
* This includes the initial appointment, analysis, and the follow-up appointment to understand the results
** Semen volume, sperm concentration, sperm motility, total motile sperm count, sperm morphology
US-certified lab technicians
No waiting for an appointment
Military-grade data encryption
KEY FERTILITY FACTORS
Accurate sperm testing results in the palm of your hand
How much semen you produce
Semen plays a crucial role in carrying sperm through the reproductive tract. Producing the right amount means giving sperm the best chance at reaching the egg for fertilization.
Total number of sperm in your sample
Higher numbers of sperm improve your chances of conception, naturally and via fertility treatments.
The ratio between semen and sperm
Sperm concentration is the number of sperm per milliliter of semen. This number helps us compare your sample to others.
How many of your sperm are moving
In order to fertilize an egg, your sperm must be “swimming.” Many at-home sperm count tests don’t include this essential metric, one of the most important factors in your fertility.
How many of your sperm are the normal shape and size
A sperm’s structure affects its ability to reach and fertilize an egg. Abnormalities may indicate poor sperm development or genetic issues.
Don’t take our word for it.
Devon from CA
Undergoing medical treatment
“I was about to start testosterone replacement therapy and realized a week before that I should freeze my sperm in case my fertility doesn’t come back. I purchased the For Tomorrow bundle and received my kit in less than 48 hours and had my results back the next day.”
Alex from TX
Proactive about fertility
“I chose to freeze my sperm to simply have peace of mind, even though I wasn’t in a relationship. Fast forward a few years, I’m so glad I did. We have to undergo IVF and we used my younger, healthier sperm. I was proud of my younger self. She’ll be born in December!”
HOW IT WORKS
Test on your terms. Have kids on your timeline.
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Collect your sperm, from home
Two days for the Legacy kit to arrive at your door. Three hours for us to pick it up when you’re ready.
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Understand and improve your fertility
The most rigorous, clinical sperm analysis available, delivered securely to you online in just two days.
Frequently asked questions
Sperm testing is a type of laboratory testing that assesses male fertility. The cornerstone male fertility test is a semen analysis, which measures how many sperm you have (sperm count/concentration), how your sperm are moving (sperm motility), and how your sperm are shaped (sperm morphology).
Advanced semen testing includes sperm DNA fragmentation analysis, which measures how many of your sperm contain damaged or abnormal DNA.
You should consider sperm analysis if:
You are trying to conceive.
If you and your partner have been having unprotected sex for 6–12 months and haven’t yet gotten pregnant, semen analysis is a first-line test to help diagnosis or rule out male fertility issues. Doing sperm testing early on in the process of trying to conceive can help you avoid costly and unnecessary tests or treatments down the line.
You hope to proactively improve fertility.
Even if you’re not trying to conceive right now, you may want to proactively assess — and address — sperm health issues. Because sperm take about 72 days to produce, it will take at least 2–3 months for any lifestyle changes you make to have a measurable impact on your sperm health. Sperm testing in advance can help ensure that, by the time you’re ready to start a family, your sperm is in its best possible shape.
You plan to freeze your sperm.
If you’re freezing your sperm for the future — whether because you’re about to undergo cancer treatment or because you simply want to preserve your sperm at its youngest, healthiest state — sperm testing is crucial. You’ll want to ensure your sperm is healthy and fertile before freezing.
Learn more about sperm freezing
You need semen testing after a vasectomy or vasectomy reversal.
If you have a vasectomy for long-term birth control, it’s recommended that you get a semen analysis around 12 weeks after the procedure, to confirm the vasectomy has worked as intended. Similarly, if you have surgery to reverse a previous vasectomy, sperm testing every month for 12 months is recommended to ensure sperm quality, count, and motility is recovering normally.
Your semen analysis report won’t come back marked “fertile” or “infertile.” You’re not considered infertile unless you’ve actually tried, and been unable to, conceive a child.
A semen analysis will tell you your fertility health parameters:
Semen volume — how much semen you produce
Sperm count and concentration — how many sperm you have per mL of semen
Motility — how well your sperm are moving or “swimming”
Morphology — how many of your sperm are the proper shape, size, and structure
These numbers correlate with fertility outcomes. Higher total motile sperm count — the number of moving sperm in your sample — and better sperm quality is associated with improved chance of pregnancy and lower miscarriage rates. However, they’re just one piece of the reproduction puzzle.
An abnormal result doesn’t mean you won’t be able to have a child. Semen parameters can change in reflection of your lifestyle and overall health.
Legacy’s mail-in semen testing kit makes it simple
1.
Order a kit (options include For Today semen analysis, For Today + sperm DNA fragmentation analysis, or packages that include sperm freezing). Choose your preferred delivery date.
2.
Collect your semen sample at home via masturbation. Follow the simple instructions provided to mix your sample with the transport media and ship the kit back.
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Receive your comprehensive sperm analysis report, plus guidance on lifestyle interventions to improve your sperm health, within 2 business days.
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You have the option to speak with one of our male fertility experts about your results and your family goals.
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You may choose to freeze your healthy sperm sample for a low monthly or annual fee. If you did not select freezing before purchasing your kit, you have up to 7 days to decide to freeze after getting your results.
Legacy’s at-home sperm testing kit uses a state-of-the-art transport media, a buffer solution that preserves the quality of the sample for overnight shipping. The transport media maintains the health of your sperm for up to 48 hours. There is a very slight decline in sperm motility (about 10%) expected when using at-home sperm analysis kits.
At-home sperm testing has been scientifically validated to be an accurate representation of your overall semen quality. Results with mail-in analysis kits closely correlate with results from conventional, in-person semen analysis.
A sperm count test looks only at sperm count and concentration. Many at-home options are limited to these metrics — but a high sperm count isn’t necessarily helpful if your sperm quality is abnormally low. Legacy’s semen testing kit looks at all of the key metrics for sperm health, including sperm motility (how well sperm are moving) and sperm morphology (how many sperm have the proper size and shape).
You do not need a doctor’s note, prescription, or requisition to order a Legacy kit. All too often, male fertility isn’t tested at all until a couple has been trying for 12 months, even though many sperm health issues can be fixed with simple lifestyle changes. We’ve put the power of proactive testing and data in your hands.
At a conventional lab or clinic, the cost of a sperm analysis is typically around $250–500, and sperm DNA fragmentation testing may be an additional $500 or more.
A comprehensive semen analysis with Legacy costs $375, or can be combined with sperm DNA fragmentation analysis for $590.
Yes, Legacy’s services — including sperm testing and freezing — are covered by some insurance and employer benefit plans.
You could get your results in as little as a week with Legacy. Once you order, we provide free express shipping to your door, plus free overnight shipping back to our lab. Your analysis is performed immediately upon arrival, and results are available in 1–2 business days.
Yes, Legacy’s For Today semen analysis is perfect for sperm testing after vasectomy. We recommend that vasectomy patients do a semen test 12 weeks after their procedure to ensure it was effective.
Legacy’s For Today sperm analysis is an excellent choice for those who are hoping to restore their fertility post-vasectomy reversal. We recommend that vasectomy reversal patients test their sperm once a month for 12 months to monitor the recovery of their sperm count and quality.