Today we are taking a look at my husband's semen analysis results from Legacy, an at-home semen analysis and storage company. As we consider expanding our family, we wanted to understand the current state of his fertility, especially since it's been over four years since his last test. We were particularly interested in Legacy's DNA fragmentation test, which isn't typically included in standard semen analyses but could offer valuable insights given our history of recurrent miscarriages.
I'll walk you through the various parameters measured in the semen analysis, including total motile count, sperm concentration, motility, morphology, and DNA fragmentation. We also discuss our experience with Legacy's convenient at-home testing process-from shipping the sample to receiving the results in just four days-and the additional services they offer, like sperm freezing and expert consultations.
If you're trying to conceive, curious about your fertility, or considering freezing sperm before medical treatments, this video might provide the insights you need.
Check out: www.givelegacy.com/
Thanks to Legacy for sponsoring this content and making this test accessible.
Katie is a board certified multi-state licensed certified genetic counselor with clinical, industry, and start-up experience. After years of addressing outdated and inaccurate information with patients and clinicians and experiencing recurrent pregnancy loss herself, she started creating genetics content for the general public. She has two TH-cam channels. Katie’s Fertility & Miscarriage channel provides accurate information on genetic testing related to miscarriage and infertility treatment delivered by someone who has been through it herself.
Chapters:
0:00 Intro
0:45 What is a semen analysis?
1:08 Getting your results
1:44 Results report (TMSC, motility, morphology concentration
3:44 DNA Fragmentation
4:38 Personalized recommendations and expert consultation
5:15 The process, shipping, and collection, storage
6:15 Try Legacy
This content is for education and informational purposes only. This video is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Please contact your doctor or other qualified healthcare provider with any questions you may have regarding medical advice, your condition or treatment.