The SwimCount Sperm Quality Test offers a quick and discreet way to assess male fertility at home. This home-testing kit provides results in just 30 minutes, helping users understand their sperm motility. It's a British product designed for easy use in the privacy of your own home.
SwimCount is a home-testing kit that measures your sperm quality in 30 minutes. It is fast, easy and discreet. SwimCount works by measuring the sperm cells' ability to swim.
SwimCount is the only home test that is able to measure the concentration of progressive motile sperm cells which are the only sperm cells that can make a woman pregnant. SwimCount does not just measure your total count of cells in your sperm but is able to separate the good and useable/progressive sperm cells from the rest and thereby is able to give you an accurate answer to your fertility potential.
Other male fertility tests only measure sperm count, which is not an accurate way of assessing fertility. SwimCount both counts sperm and measures their ability to swim (sperm motility); a key factor in whether they are able to reach and fertilise an egg.
It works by using two chambers - only motile sperm can move from the first chamber to the second. Once they reach the second chamber they are stained with a dye, so the more sperm there are in the chamber the darker blue the result window becomes. This makes it really easy to see at a glance what your fertility level is - dark blue means you have a high chance of conceiving in the next year while light blue indicates that you would benefit from seeing a doctor for help and advice.
Preparation and Usage: Read enclosed leaflet before use.
Directions: Collect your sperm sample in the supplied cup - do not use a condom or lubricant and make sure it is between 2 and 7 days since your last ejaculation. Leave the sample for 30 minutes (allowing it to liquefy). Use the syringe to stir the sample 10 times then collect 0.5 ml of it. Place the test panel on a flat surface and dispense your sample into the sample well. Push the slider forward to activate the device. Leave the test to work for 30 minutes. Pull the slider back until it clicks; you can now see your result.
The test results are really simple to interpret as they use a colour scale: Light Blue: This indicates that your sperm count is low, with less than 5 million per ml. You are likely to have difficulty conceiving naturally and should consult a doctor for further tests and advice. Medium Blue: This will show if your sperm count is between 5-20 million per ml. This range is average according to the World Health Organisation's statistics and means you should have a good chance of conceiving naturally within 12 months. Dark Blue: A sperm count of over 20 million per ml is considered high and gives you a very good chance of conceiving naturally in the next year.
