The Swimcount self-test from MEDISUR measures the concentration of motile sperm that are capable of reaching the egg to fertilize it.
SwimCount is the first self-test that measures the concentration of motile sperm—sperm capable of reaching and fertilizing the egg—unlike other self-tests, which measure only total sperm concentration (without distinguishing between motile sperm and those with abnormalities).
Various factors can affect the concentration of motile sperm: fever, use of anabolic steroids, mumps in adulthood, and cancer treatments.
EPIDEMIOLOGY: Up to 25% of couples are unable to conceive a child after one year. Male infertility accounts for 40% of infertility cases. The other 40% are due to female factors, and the remaining 20% are of unknown cause.
The SwimCount SELF-TEST determines whether the count of fertile sperm is high, normal, or low. It provides information on sperm quality with 96% accuracy.
PURPOSE OF THE TEST: This test is designed to assist couples who are trying to conceive a child. In fact, it allows you to check your partner’s fertility at home so that you can take appropriate steps to maximize your chances of conceiving: medical consultations, measures to improve sperm quality and quantity, etc.
The IVI clinic, which specializes in reproductive medicine, participated in a multicenter study demonstrating the effectiveness and reliability of SwimCount, which was presented last October in San Antonio (United States) at the 73rd Annual Meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM).
According to Dr. Marcos Meseguer, an embryologist in Valencia, “SwimCount represents a revolution in the pre-diagnosis of male infertility.” “We must not underestimate the importance of the male factor in reproduction, and therefore, a test like this—which allows men to obtain a reliable diagnosis from the comfort of their own homes—is a major step forward.”
Easy to use, 96% accurate
SwimCount is the only male fertility test that assesses both sperm quantity and quality. SwimCount measures the concentration of motile sperm capable of reaching and fertilizing the egg.
The test can be performed at any time of day.
Collect your sample in the provided cup between 2 and 7 days after your last ejaculation. Let the sample stand for 30 minutes before transferring it into the sample well using the provided transfer syringe. Compare the intensity of the sample’s color in the result window with that of the color scale. The darker the blue color, the higher the number of motile sperm.
Place a semen sample into the test using the transfer syringe (provided), and in 30 minutes, the color will indicate whether the number of motile sperm is low, normal, or high.
The determined count is compared to the threshold established by the WHO, which is 5 million sperm per mL.
PRECAUTIONS: The test can be performed at any time of day; however, it is recommended to collect the sample 2 to 7 days after the last ejaculation.
Swimcount measures the concentration of motile sperm capable of reaching and fertilizing the egg. Easy to use and 96% reliable.
1 test kit + plastic pipette,1 dropper bottle, 1 disinfectant wipe, 2 sterile lancets for blood collection, 1 instruction leaflet, and 1 desiccant packet.
One Swimcount test, one transfer syringe, one cup, and one user manual
Male infertility accounts for 20% of cases, and infertility in both partners accounts for approximately 40%. The leading cause of male infertility is believed to be low sperm concentration, which is why the Swimcount Male Fertility Self-Test was developed to determine whether the semen contains more or less than 15 million sperm per milliliter. (This threshold is defined by the WHO, and 95% of men who have successfully conceived within one year fall above this threshold.)
With a reliability rate of 96%, Swimcount does not, however, claim to replace a medical consultation... Regardless of the result, you should then see a fertility specialist. For one thing, sperm concentration is not stable. A high fever, recent sexual intercourse (within the last three days), or certain common medications can lower it. Similarly, detecting a low sperm count does not indicate whether the sperm are produced in insufficient quantities or are of poor quality, or whether they have difficulty reaching their destination—two types of conditions that require different treatments.
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