MeCheck  /  At-Home Sperm Test

A clinic-grade sperm test, from home.

Check your fertility without a clinic visit. Your sample is analysed by a registered andrologist to WHO standards, and every result is personally reviewed by a UK GP, who explains what it means and what to do next.

Order — £249 What it measures

What the test measures

Your report covers eight measures of semen quality, each placed against the World Health Organization reference values:

VolumeHow much semen is produced
ConcentrationHow many sperm there are per millilitre
Progressive motilitySperm swimming forwards
Non-progressive motilitySperm moving but not getting anywhere
Total motilityAll moving sperm combined
Immotile spermSperm that are not moving
VitalityThe proportion of sperm that are alive
MorphologyThe proportion with a normal shape

You also receive images and video of your sample, so you can see what the andrologist saw.

Reviewed by a doctor, not just a laboratory

A laboratory report full of percentages is hard to act on. Every result is personally reviewed by a GMC-registered GP, and the review is sent to you by email. If your results need discussing, a phone or video consultation with the GP is included at no extra cost.

Semen quality varies from one sample to the next, and is affected by recent illness, fever, alcohol, smoking, heat and some medicines. A single result below the reference range is not a diagnosis of infertility. Often the right next step is a repeat test, and the GP will tell you if that applies to you.

Who it is for

Men aged 18 and over in the UK who want to check their fertility: couples starting to try, couples who have been trying for a while, or men who want a baseline. If you and your partner have been trying for a year without success, or six months if your partner is 36 or over, speak to your GP as well. You are both entitled to fertility assessment on the NHS.

What’s included

KitAt-home collection kit, delivered discreetly by first-class post
ReturnPrepaid return packaging
AnalysisLaboratory semen analysis by an HCPC-registered andrologist, following WHO guidelines
ReportEight measures, with images and video of your sample
GP reviewPersonal review of your results by a GMC-registered GP, sent by email
ConsultationPhone or video consultation with the GP if your results need discussing, at no extra cost
EligibilityMen aged 18 and over living in the UK

This test assesses semen quality. It is not a full fertility assessment and does not replace advice from a doctor.

Questions

How long before collecting should I avoid ejaculating?

Follow the period stated in your kit instructions. Abstaining for too short or too long a time can change the count and motility, which makes the result harder to interpret.

Is this the same as a fertility clinic semen analysis?

The sample is analysed by an HCPC-registered andrologist following WHO guidelines, and the report covers the same core measures. A fertility clinic may repeat the test or add further investigations, depending on your situation.

What if my result is abnormal?

A GP reviews every result and explains it to you. If your results need discussing, a phone or video consultation is included at no extra cost. One abnormal result is not a diagnosis: semen quality varies, and a repeat test is often the next step.

Who can order it?

Men aged 18 and over living in the UK.

Will anyone else see my results?

Your report goes to you. Your GP is only told if you choose to share it.

Know where you stand.

£249, or three interest-free payments of £83. Every result reviewed by a GP.

Order the At-Home Sperm Test