Fertility Check for Men: Test your sperm health from the comfort of your own home

When a couple is trying for a baby, attention often turns first to the woman. Yet the man’s fertility also plays a crucial role if they are unable to conceive. Despite this, very few men ever have their fertility checked at all. The Onuava Fertility Check for Men (in partnership with ExSeed Health) makes this check-up simple, discreet and without the need to wait in a waiting room. The ExSeed Home Sperm Test provides detailed insights into sperm quality and subsequently offers the opportunity to have the results medically assessed during a personal consultation with an andrologist.

Why male fertility remains a blind spot

People now talk openly about ovulation, cycle tracking and female fertility. Male fertility, on the other hand, often remains a taboo subject, even though it is at least as relevant. Many men only visit the doctor when, after months or years of trying, a pregnancy still hasn’t occurred. By that point, many have already experienced a great deal of uncertainty, frustration and emotional strain.

Yet the barrier to finding out more about one’s own fertility is lower than ever before. Tests can now be carried out discreetly from home, without the need for an awkward doctor’s appointment or long waiting times at the surgery. This is precisely where Onuava’s Fertility Check for men (in collaboration with ExSeed Health) comes in. It makes it easy to explore one’s own fertility, whether you’re actively trying for a baby, planning a family or simply have a personal interest in your own health.

What exactly is the Fertility Check for men?

The Fertility Check for men is a collaboration between Onuava and ExSeed Health. With the ExSeed Home Sperm Test, you can easily analyse your semen sample in the comfort of your own home. A compact analyser evaluates the sperm sample using your smartphone’s camera. The ExSeed app guides users step by step through the testing process and displays the results immediately afterwards.

The results are then clearly explained during a personal consultation with an experienced andrologist from our Onuava network of doctors. In addition, you receive three months’ access to the Onuava platform, which offers medically sound content on the desire to have children, fertility and men’s health.

Für wen eignet sich der Test?

The Fertility Check for men is primarily aimed at men who are currently trying for a baby. However, it is equally suitable for men who wish to take a forward-looking approach to family planning. Anyone who simply wants to find out more about their own fertility and sperm health will also benefit from the Fertility Check. The test does not, therefore, need to be taken only after months of trying to conceive without success. Many men make a conscious decision to take it at an early stage in order to gain clarity about their fertility.

However, the test’s diagnostic value is limited when it comes to further assessments. It is not suitable for follow-up checks after a vasectomy, a reversal of a vasectomy or other methods of contraception.

This is how the test works

First, the semen sample is placed in the collection container provided at home. The app displays how much fluid has been collected; even small sample volumes can usually still be analysed reliably.

The ExSeed app then guides you through the individual steps of the analysis. A small amount of the sample is placed on the test strip and examined using the ExSeed analyser and your smartphone’s camera. The results appear directly in the app. In a personal consultation with an experienced andrologist from our network of doctors, you will then discuss what the results mean and what the next steps might be.

What is being tested?

The ExSeed Home Sperm Test analyses four key parameters of sperm quality. These include semen volume – that is, the amount of seminal fluid in the ejaculate – sperm concentration – that is, the number of sperm per millilitre of seminal fluid – and motility – that is, the proportion of motile sperm. The Total Motile Sperm Count (TMSC) is then calculated from these values, representing the total number of motile sperm in the ejaculate.

The TMSC combines volume, concentration and motility and is considered one of the most important indicators in assessing male fertility. All results are clearly displayed in the ExSeed app.

How Onuava provides support

A test result on its own does not tell us much. What does a particular value actually mean, and at what point is there a genuine cause for concern? This is precisely where Onuava comes in. An experienced andrologist interprets the results within the individual’s specific context and explains what they mean for their fertility. In addition, the Onuava platform provides ongoing support beyond the test itself, with content covering fertility and men’s health.

Please note: The ExSeed Home Sperm Test itself is intended to provide information and is not a substitute for a medical diagnosis. The interpretation of the results by an andrologist is therefore an integral part of the Fertility Check. Depending on your personal medical situation, a doctor may also recommend a further semen analysis or additional diagnostic tests.

Conclusion

Male fertility deserves just as much attention as female fertility, precisely because it is so often overlooked. The Fertility Check for men from Onuava and ExSeed makes it easier to take action, simplifies the testing process, helps you understand the results and discuss with an andrologist what they mean for your family planning. Greater clarity about your plans to have children starts with a single, simple step.