"I was recently married and received a Mate Health kit as a gift. At first, my wife and I were a bit puzzled, but after exploring the website, we decided to give it a try. When the results came in, we were glad we did. It gave us peace of mind and helped us feel more confident moving forward with our family plans."
Clinical-grade at-home semen analysis for male fertility testing
This is what doctors order. You just collect at home.
Clinical-grade at-home semen analysis for male fertility testing, processed in a CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited high-complexity andrology lab. Mate Health reports 20+ semen parameters, with vitality and DNA fragmentation available for a more complete view of male fertility and sperm quality.
Test earlier. Get comprehensive results. Understand more.
Trusted by urologists, OB/GYNs, and fertility specialists.
CLIA-Certified
CAP-Accredited
WHO 6th Edition (2021)
Clinically Validated
20+ Parameters
Results in 24 hrs
Our Products
Choose the level of insight you need
20 Clinical Parameters
At-Home Comprehensive Semen Analysis
The starting point for male fertility evaluation.
Best for couples beginning the fertility journey, or if your partner has already started testing. More semen parameters than your typical semen analysis.
- 20 clinical semen parameters
- FedEx Priority Overnight shipping included
- Validated specimen transport (Active Cooling)
- Simplified patient report & physician lab report
- MateIQ - AI-powered report interpretation
- Results in 24 hours
DNA + Vitality
At-Home Advanced Semen Analysis
For couples who want additional sperm quality testing.
Best for couples who have been trying without clear answers, are exploring IUI or IVF, or want the most complete semen analysis option.
- DNA Fragmentation Index – genetic integrity
- Vitality testing – % of live vs. non-viable sperm
- Sperm microscopy images for physician review
Includes everything in Comprehensive: FedEx Priority Overnight shipping, Active Cooling transport, patient and physician reports, MateIQ, and 24-hour results.
Post-Vasectomy
At-Home Post-Vasectomy Analysis
For confirming whether sperm remains after vasectomy.
Best if your physician has requested post-vasectomy confirmation testing, without a clinic visit.
- 0.01 M/mL detection sensitivity
- AUA guideline aligned reporting
- Simplified patient report & physician lab report
- MateIQ - AI-powered report interpretation
- Results in 24 hours
HSA/FSA Eligible
Order. Collect. Ship. Understand.
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Order your kit
Your at-home semen analysis kit ships in discreet packaging, no appointment or clinic visit required.
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Collect from home
Follow the simple instructions and collect in your own space, on your own schedule.
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Ship your sample
Drop off your pre-labeled kit at FedEx. Your sample ships Priority Overnight to our CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited lab, while Active Cooling helps maintain it below 15°C for up to 34 hours in transit.
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Results + MateIQ
Results are delivered in 24 hours through your secure portal, with MateIQ to help explain your report and help you prepare questions for your physician.
Included with Every Report
MateIQ
Don't just get numbers.
Gain understanding.
Every order includes a simplified patient report, a physician lab report, and MateIQ, an AI report interpretation tool built to help you better understand your results.
Unlike general AI tools, MateIQ works from your actual report values, Mate Health reference ranges, and a curated library of peer-reviewed andrology and fertility sources.
Have the conversations that matter
MateIQ helps you review your semen analysis in context, so you can have a more informed conversation with your partner and physician.
Disclaimer: MateIQ uses the results in your Mate Health report and a curated library of peer-reviewed andrology and fertility sources to support interpretation. It is designed to help you understand your results and prepare for physician review, not to replace medical advice or diagnose.
MateIQ · AI report interpretation
Your Mate Health report is loaded into MateIQ. What would you like to understand first?
Sample responses shown for illustration. Actual MateIQ interpretations are more detailed and specific to your results.
The complete picture
A comprehensive semen analysis goes further,
A comprehensive semen analysis goes further,
from collection to results.
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Clinical depth
20+ parameters. The complete clinical picture.
20+Parameters
4Motility classifications
Volume, concentration, morphology, velocity, and advanced markers such as vitality, plus a full motility breakdown:
Rapidly progressive
Slowly progressive
Non-progressive
Immotile
Plus derived functional metrics, including functional sperm concentration, a derived value estimating the concentration of progressively motile sperm with normal morphology, a parameter that standard semen analyses may not report.
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Sample integrity
Built to protect the sample, not correct for it.
At ambient or room temperature, semen parameters can change during transit, including motility and morphology, and uncontrolled conditions may increase degradation risk. Some at-home tests rely on mathematical correction models to account for these changes after the fact.
34 hrsActive Cooling
<15°C Temperature maintained
Active Cooling and proprietary semen preservative are validated to maintain the specimen below 15°C for up to 34 hours, helping preserve sample integrity before analysis.
See Analytical Validation Report →The goal is preservation before analysis.
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Advanced - DNA Fragmentation
A more complete at-home semen analysis
A normal result isn't always a complete one. Some couples start with Advanced from the beginning.
Others arrive here after a normal result that leaves questions unanswered. Either way, DNA fragmentation and vitality testing add a dimension our Comprehensive semen analysis doesn't include.
Up to 20%
Of men with unexplained infertility may have elevated DNA fragmentation
DNA fragmentation testing evaluates damage to sperm's genetic material, giving couples and physicians context when other results appear normal but questions remain. Most often considered for:
Conception difficulties
Recurrent pregnancy loss
Unexplained infertility
Mate Health Advanced Semen Analysis includes DNA fragmentation testing, vitality assessment, and sperm microscopy images for physician review.
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MateIQ
Your results, explained.
MateIQRESEARCH-BACKED
Your ReportEXPLAINED
MateIQ helps you understand the parameters in your Mate Health report by connecting your results with clinical andrology and fertility sources, turning a list of numbers into a clearer summary of your full semen analysis.
MateIQ helps you have the conversations that matter with your partner and physician.
The Why
Fertility is a couple's health issue. It starts with a complete picture.
Male factors contribute to roughly half of all infertility cases, yet they are often evaluated later in the process. Mate Health is built on a simple premise: at-home semen analysis makes male fertility testing easier to complete earlier, giving couples a clearer understanding of semen parameters and sperm quality.
1 in 6
People affected by infertility worldwide
Infertility is one of the most common health challenges couples face, yet the male partner's contribution is frequently overlooked early in the fertility journey. A complete picture starts with evaluating both partners simultaneously.
Fertility is not a female health issue. It is a couple's health issue.
Source: WHO Global Report, 2023 ↗
50%
Of infertility cases involve male factors, often evaluated last
Despite contributing to half of all infertility cases, male fertility testing is routinely delayed or skipped entirely. Months of treatment directed at the female partner can pass before semen analysis or a formal male evaluation is completed.
Delaying male evaluation delays diagnosis, proper treatment, and time to pregnancy.
Source: Ferlin & Foresta, JCM, 2020 ↗
Up to 20%
Of men with unexplained infertility and a normal semen analysis may have elevated DNA fragmentation
A normal result does not always mean a complete one. Standard semen analysis does not measure DNA fragmentation, damage to the genetic material carried by sperm that may affect conception and pregnancy outcomes.
A normal result is not always a complete one.
72–90
Days for sperm production and maturation
Lifestyle changes, targeted nutrition, and clinical interventions can produce measurable changes within a single sperm production cycle. At-home semen analysis makes it easier to test and retest at meaningful intervals, giving couples real data before making fertility treatment decisions.
One test is a snapshot. Retesting tells the story.
Mate Health tracks what changes between tests, so couples can see whether semen parameters are changing over time.
Clinical Comparison
Why choose Mate Health for at-home semen analysis?
Mate Health combines expanded semen analysis, validated Active Cooling transport, and optional DNA fragmentation and vitality testing for a more complete view of male fertility.
Mate Health
Other At-Home
Semen parameters
20+ measured and calculated
Often fewer reported parameters
Active Cooling transport
Yes <15°C with proprietary semen preservative
Typically ambient or room temperature transport
Sample preservation approach
Active preservation before analysis
Some use correction or stability models to account for changes during transit
Motility classifications
Yes, full motility breakdown
Varies by company, often less detailed
Velocity and advanced motility metrics
Yes
Often not reported
DNA fragmentation
Yes (Advanced kit)
Varies by company
Vitality
Yes, Advanced kit / optional add-on
Varies by company, often not included
WHO 6th Edition alignment (2021)
Yes
Varies by company; confirm reference edition
Images and videos
Yes
Varies by company
MateIQ interpretation
Yes - lab report, patient report, and MateIQ included
Varies by company, may include patient summary, lab report, or score
Results in 24 hours
Yes
Varies by company (24-72 hrs)
CLIA-certified / CAP-accredited
Yes - both
Varies by company
HSA/FSA eligible
Yes
Varies by company
We report more.
We protect the sample.
We deliver clinical-grade results.
What Our Customers Are Saying
"I didn't know what to expect with at-home fertility testing, but Mate Health made it simple from start to finish. What stood out most was MateIQ. It explained my results in a way I could actually understand and gave me clear next steps. What I also really liked was the convenience. I didn't have to book an appointment or take time out of my day. I could do the test at home, on my own schedule and no rushing to make it work. Just a straightforward, stress-free experience."
"My husband had a vasectomy 3 years ago and never got around to doing the final follow-up test. Mate provided a quick, easy, and anonymous solution. I ordered the kit, he set up the account, and the kit was delivered days later. He was able to submit the test on his time, without having to schedule any appointments. The instructions were super clear and simple, and once he put the kit back in the mail, we had our results the next day. We both finally have peace of mind that there won't be any 'surprises' as we look forward to empty nesting."
"I was so relieved to finally get clarity after wondering about my fertility for years. This fertility testing kit made the process incredibly easy and stress-free. The shipping was discreet, which I really appreciated, and I was impressed by how quickly the results came back. It was a headache-free experience from start to finish and I'm genuinely pleased with the outcome. Highly recommend to anyone looking for answers without the hassle!"
Frequently Asked Questions
Find answers to common questions about our products, services, and policies.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a doctor to order a Mate Health test?
No. A doctor’s referral is not required to order a Mate Health kit.
Many patients are referred by OB/GYNs, urologists, fertility clinics, and men’s health providers, but patients may also order directly. If you would like your results sent to your physician, you can provide your provider’s information when registering your kit.
What makes Mate Health different from basic at-home sperm tests?
Most basic at-home sperm tests report a limited set of semen parameters. Mate Health reports 20+ measured and calculated semen health parameters through a CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited high-complexity andrology laboratory using WHO 6th Edition methodology.
Specimens are transported using Active Cooling and a proprietary semen preservative, analytically validated across 222 live semen samples. Results are delivered through the secure Mate Health portal with MateIQ and formatted for physician review.
How does Mate Health preserve the specimen during shipping?
Motility and other semen parameters can begin to change after collection. Temperature fluctuation, transit time, and handling conditions can affect semen measurements before laboratory analysis.
Mate Health uses Active Cooling and a proprietary semen preservative to maintain controlled cooled conditions during overnight shipment. Our transportation kit was analytically validated across 222 live semen samples, demonstrating strong agreement across evaluated parameters when tested in the lab
How quickly will I receive results?
Results are typically available within 24 hours of laboratory receipt.
You will receive an email when your results are ready in the secure Mate Health portal. If you entered your provider’s information during registration, your provider can receive the report as well.
Is Mate Health a replacement for seeing a doctor?
No. Mate Health provides laboratory results and educational context. It does not diagnose infertility, determine whether you can or cannot conceive, or replace medical evaluation.
Semen analysis is one part of a fertility evaluation. Results should be reviewed with a licensed healthcare provider.
Should men using GLP-1 medications get a semen analysis?
Men using GLP-1 medications while trying to conceive may benefit from baseline and follow-up semen analysis as part of physician-guided care.
GLP-1 medications can affect weight and metabolic health, and both may be relevant to reproductive health in some men. However, Mate Health does not claim that GLP-1 medications improve sperm health or fertility. A semen analysis can provide objective information about semen parameters, such as sperm concentration, motility, morphology, and other reported values, but results should be interpreted in context with a physician, reproductive urologist, OB/GYN, REI, or fertility clinic.
Because sperm development takes time, follow-up testing is often more useful when performed on a biologically realistic timeline, commonly around three months after a meaningful health, medication, or weight change.