YOUR RESULT
Read it with the guide.
Leave the collected semen sample to stand for 1 hour before preparing the test. Read the result 5 minutes after adding the prepared sample to the device.
Product and kit photographs. Follow the instructions supplied with your own kit.
SHIFT HEALTH · Self-test
Male Fertility Self-test
A semen self-test checks sperm concentration—one part of fertility. It does not assess sperm movement or shape, prove fertility or confirm a vasectomy has worked.
SampleSemen sample
Result1-hour preparation + 5-minute test
AvailabilityOut of stock
Home self-testing, supplied through our testing partner.
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WHAT IT IS
What it checks, explained.
This kit checks sperm concentration in a semen sample as one indicator of male fertility. Concentration means the amount of sperm within a volume of semen.
A full laboratory semen analysis looks at more than concentration, including movement and shape. This home kit cannot provide that full picture or assess a partner’s fertility.
- Sperm concentration
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YOUR REASON
Why it might be useful.
It may be a first information point for someone thinking about conception, provided it does not delay the appropriate fertility assessment. A result is useful only when you understand which part of the picture it covers.
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HOW IT WORKS
The evidence. The limits.
Collect the sample in the supplied cup and allow the stated one-hour preparation wait. Use 0.1 mL with the buffer as instructed; the device is then read five minutes after the prepared sample is added.
These independent sources explain the health context. They do not endorse this particular product.
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USING IT WELL
Use it with the right advice.
Follow the leaflet’s sample-preparation rules carefully. If you and your partner are having difficulty conceiving, a GP can arrange assessment of both partners; do not wait for a reassuring home result before asking.
People exploring a first home sperm-concentration check while planning a family.
Follow the instructions supplied with your own kit. Sample amounts and reading times are product-specific; the steps below show the important differences.
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WHAT YOU GET
Your kit and service.
A home self-test kit with the collection materials and result guide listed below. You run and read the test yourself. Laboratory analysis, a diagnosis and a clinical consultation are not included.
- Semen collection cup
- Semen transfer device
- Buffer solution and self-test device
- Instructions and result guide
Price TBC. Zero stock. The full final specification, price and delivery details will be available before you can place an order.
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THE SHIFT VIEW
Why we include it.
Men are part of the fertility conversation too. We include an accessible concentration check while being clear that fertility is broader than one number and that support may be needed for both partners.
You can keep using My Timber without buying a test, supplement or bundle. If a GP assessment or a different product better answers your question, that is the better next step.
HOW IT WORKS
Simple steps.
Clear instructions.
A quick overview of the current product information. Your kit’s leaflet gives the full preparation, sample amounts and reading window; follow it when testing.
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Receive your kit.
Once ordering opens, the delivery charge and timing will be clear before payment.
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Collect your sample.
Collect the semen sample in the supplied cup and leave it to stand for one hour. Follow the leaflet’s preparation requirements.
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Run the test.
Use the transfer device to mix 0.1 mL of sample with the buffer. Add two drops of the mixture to the sample well as directed.
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Read your result.
Read the device after 5 minutes using the supplied result guide. Keep to the leaflet’s reading window.
YOUR NEXT STEP
Put it in context.
Take an unexpected result to your GP and explain how long you have been trying. A full semen analysis and, sometimes, repeat testing are more informative than repeatedly buying the same home check.
BEFORE YOU DECIDE
Your questions.
Can I order this now?
This item is currently out of stock. Price is TBC. Ordering will open after stock, price and delivery details are confirmed.
How does this fit My Timber?
My Timber is for your own goals, check-ins and progress. Reading a product page does not arrange a test, an appointment or clinical monitoring.
Do I need to post a sample?
This is a self-test. You run it and read the result at home using the kit’s guide.
How long does it take?
Leave the collected semen sample to stand for 1 hour before preparing the test. Read the result 5 minutes after adding the prepared sample to the device.
What if a result concerns me?
Speak to a healthcare professional and explain your result and symptoms. Do not change prescribed treatment using a home result alone.
Is this a full fertility assessment?
No. It checks sperm concentration. A full semen analysis also looks at factors such as movement and shape.
What does this product actually do?
This kit checks sperm concentration in a semen sample as one indicator of male fertility. Concentration means the amount of sperm within a volume of semen.
What are its limits?
A result in the expected concentration range cannot guarantee pregnancy. A low result does not mean natural conception is impossible. This kit must not be used as a contraception decision or a post-vasectomy clearance test.
Why does SHIFT include it?
Men are part of the fertility conversation too. We include an accessible concentration check while being clear that fertility is broader than one number and that support may be needed for both partners.
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YOUR HEALTH, KEPT TOGETHER
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Understand it before you decide.
The purpose, evidence, limits and useful questions — all in one place.
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