It’s not possible to say how long it takes to get pregnant, because it is different for every couple. Many factors can affect a couple’s chances of conceiving, such as:
Some couples reach pregnant quickly, while it take longer for others. This may be upsetting, but it’s normal.
Most couples (about 84 out of every 100) will get pregnant within a year if they have regular sex and don’t use contraception (1).
1) https://www.nhs.uk/common-health-questions/pregnancy/how-long-does-it-usually-take-to-get-pregnant/
In order for pregnancy to happen, sperm needs to meet up with an egg. Pregnancy officially starts when a fertilized egg implants in the lining of the uterus. It takes up to 2-3 weeks after sex for pregnancy to happen.
To be able to get pregnant in the first place, the man needs to produce motile (moving) sperm cells while the female need to produce mature eggs during her ovulation cycle.
In order to test your semen, your doctor will ask you to provide a semen sample. Normally, you ejaculate into a collection cup in a room at your doctor’s office.
The sample is then assessed under a microscope, which will give useful information about the specific functions of your sperm cells (i.e. the likelihood of a sample resulting in a pregnant partner).
Normal sperm tests track the volume (amount of semen), concentration (how many sperm cells you have per milliliter of semen, motility (the amount of moving sperm cells), and total motile sperm count (the total amount of moving sperm cells in one ejaculate). Some sperm tests additionally assess features like morphology (the appearance of sperm cells), pH, color, the presence of other cell types and liquefaction time.
The ExSeed Home Sperm Test provides you with:
Volume, concentration, motility and the total motile sperm count, which is similar to what many clinics assess.
This is because the total motile sperm count is the one number that has been most highly associated with chance of pregnancy (1).
The most common diagnoses for a semen analysis include:
Home sperm tests require ejaculation into a collection cup. While procedures vary for transferring semen and completing the test, results are typically available within a few minutes.
Home sperm tests vary in what they assess. Many home sperm tests only assesses the sperm count (the amount of sperm), without assessing other functions. This will mean that some at-home sperm tests will miss many common causes of male infertility.
Choosing a home sperm test that provides the key figures is therefore important. Chose a test that assesses the volume, concentration and motility as this will give you a possibility to know your total motile sperm count. This is the parameter best informing about the chance of natural pregnancy and when to seek help (1).
ExSeed is currently the only at-home sperm test assessing the total motile sperm count. This count is important because some other at-home sperm tests will fail to inform about common causes of male infertility. Our system is built to be easily shared with us or your doctor, making it possible to get a second opinion on your result.
The ExSeed Home Sperm test uses microscopy which is what is also used in the clinic as the golden standard. This also means that you will get a nice recording of your swimmers.
Our customer support is available to help you if you should experience any issues while testing or if you were in doubt if it was performed correctly.
Most home sperm tests are very simple tests that are easy to use. In difficulty they are similar to a pregnancy test. This is also the case for our home sperm test which is easy to use and interpret. If you are in doubt about your result or how to test, we are always here to help.
See our instruction video to see how easy it really is:
The ExSeed Home Sperm test tracks the same parameters that you would get in most clinics. These includes; volume (amount of semen), concentration (how many sperm cells you have per milliliter of semen, motility (the amount of moving sperm cells), and total motile sperm count (the total amount of moving sperm cells in one ejaculate).
This is because the total motile sperm count is the one number that has been most highly associated with chance of pregnancy (1).
Once your sample has been inserted into the ExSeed Health Device, the results will be available on your phone within a few minutes.
With the latest technological advances of smartphones, ExSeed Health opens up for the possibility to perform microscopy that has a similar quality to that in the laboratories. With our technology we analyse the sample similarly to what they do in the laboratory or at the fertility clinic.
For testing our product, we have partnered with some of the most prominent fertility labs in the world. These labs perform regular quality assurance testing and are the same labs’ many physicians use to perform their testing. We also used these tests to get CE certified as an IVD medical device with a high proven accuracy.
If you are ever stuck in testing or you are not sure what to do, please visit our support page.
Here you will find information on how to solve many issues, but also how contact us. Our customer service is open in weekdays from 09.00-17.00 with a fast response time.
You will be able to see your sperm cells similarly to the video shown here: https://www.exseedhealth.com/exseed-home-sperm-test/
We have qualified professionals who assess that all videos are captured and tracked correctly. This is done completely anonymously. If you have any questions, one of our fertility experts will be happy to give you their advice based on your sample result.
Yes, we pride ourselves in keeping your data safe, When you register we will make an account and keep this personal info separate from any data collected to reduce the likelihood that you can be identified. All results are 100% private and only available and accessible to the user.
The ExSeed Health test is currently available for shipping in all European countries and our app and website are available in both English and Spanish. If you would like to inquire about when we will launch in a country outside Europe, please contact [email protected].
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At ExSeed Health we’re male reproductive health experts on a mission to address the 40% of all infertility that’s male related but currently remains largely neglected across the globe. While our IVD CE-Certified home tests provide a detailed indication of sperm health, and our lifestyle programs are intended to help improve overall health and chances of conceiving, our products and services should not be considered medical diagnosis or treatment of any disease or condition, and they are not intended to be a substitute for medical care by licensed healthcare practitioners.
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CONCLUSION: learn more about how heat can affect sperm quality here.
Besides higher mortality rate and various diseases, stress is associated with low sperm quality. Stress is known to be associated with lower testosterone levels and oxidative stress with both playing an essential role in producing and maintaining healthy sperm cells.
CONCLUSION: If you feel stressed, we recommend you get some help so you can have a balanced mental health. For a stress management guide, download the ExSeed app for free and start your personalized action plan today.
Scientific studies show that men who are physically active have better semen parameters than men who are inactive. Fertility specialists also state that regular physical activity has beneficial impact on sperm fertility parameters and such a lifestyle can enhance the fertility status of men.
Prioritizing exercise can help improve your overall health and result in healthy, fast swimming sperm cells that have good chances of fertilizing an egg.
CONCLUSION: Try incorporating exercise in your weekly schedule to you ensure exercising at least twice weekly. We recommend a combination of cardio training and strength exercise. Read more about exercise and male fertility on our blog.
Fast Food
Processed foods damage the health of sperm-producing cells and cause oxidative stress, which lead to poorer sperm quality. Heavy consumption of junk food (every week) can increase the likelihood of infertility since men who consume vast amounts of unhealthy food are at risk of having poor sperm quality. Besides harming your fertility, junk food enlarges your waistline, harms your cardiovascular system, kidneys, and more.
Vegetables
Eating more fruit and vegetables can increase your sperm concentration and motility. It’s important that you consume a healthy diet filled with antioxidants and that you eat vegetables every day. Foods such as apricots and red bell peppers are high in vitamin A, which improves male fertility by nurturing healthier sperm. Men who are deficient in this vitamin tend to have slow and sluggish sperm.
The exposure to tobacco smoke has significant negative effects on semen quality. The damage of cigarettes and nicotine of course depends on how many cigarettes you smoke per day and for how long, but even low usage (up to 10 cigarettes / day) can inhibit healthy sperm production.
When you have your cell phone in your front pocket, your testicles are exposed to electromagnetic radiation, which studies have shown to damage the sperm cells. Put your phone in the back pocket of your pants or in your jacket pocket.
There is a clear association between obesity and reduced sperm quality. At least part of the reason for this is that obese men may have abnormal reproductive hormonal profiles, which can impair sperm production and lead to infertility.
A BMI higher than 30 can lead to several processes in the body (overheating, increase in oxidative stress in the testes, sperm DNA damage, erectile dysfunction) that can have a negative impact on male fertility. This can result in problems when trying to conceive.
CONCLUSION: BMI is one of the risk factors that influence semen quality and, for example, sperm motility.
A beer or glass of wine now and then do not really harm sperm quality. But excess alcohol drinking (more than 20 units per week) can reduce the production of normally formed sperm needed for a successful pregnancy.
Studies show that women younger than 35 and men younger than 40 have a better chance of getting pregnant. Men can produce sperm cells almost through their entire life, but the sperm cell DNA is more fragile and prone to damage after the age of 40.
As men age, their testes tend to get smaller and softer resulting in a decline in sperm quality and production. These changes are partly because of an age-related decrease in testosterone level, which plays a very important role in sperm
production. Higher male age (>40 years) is not only associated with a decline in sperm production but also with increased sperm DNA fragmentation and worsened morphology (shape) and motility (movement). These negative effects make the sperm cells less qualified for egg fertilization.
CONCLUSION: with an age under 40, you shouldn’t have to worry much about age as a factor in itself. However, studies have shown a slow decline after the age of 30-35 years
and if you are above 40 years of age, your sperm quality can be affected due to increased sperm DNA damage resulting in a decrease of sperm motility and concentration. Remember that you cannot evaluate the quality of a sperm sample by just looking at it – this requires a sperm analysis.
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