Fertell male home fertility test

Children are wonderful little creatures, but unfortunately some people have defective plumbing that precludes procreation. Well thanks to a new device from London-based medgadget firm Genosis, men can now avoid an embarassing trip to the fertility doctor and perform a sperm count in the security of their own home. Known as the "Fertell" and developed in collaboration with the University of Birmingham, this device uses a barrier that acts as a synthetic cervix, measuring the number of active sperm that break on through to the other side. Users simply provide the Fertell with a semen sample (in a manner not fit for mention on our family-friendly site) which is then processed with a claimed 95% accuracy. Couples looking to get their rugrat-on will be able to purchase this kit starting this month in U.K. Boots locations.

 

[Via Medgadget]

[buddhaverse @ Jan 5th 2006 1:42AM]

That looks like a small target to try to hit.

[Peter F @ Jan 5th 2006 1:45AM]

THATS FUNNY:

Oh, the UK the possibilites are endless.



Condoms

[j low @ Jan 5th 2006 1:55AM]

or you could go to a public school :o

[carol79 @ Jan 5th 2006 2:22AM]

How would it output information like sperm count and dexterity of said critters?

[Changaz @ Jan 5th 2006 2:36AM]

What a strange little contraption...



Yes it is something that is helpful and avoids embarassment, but where is the need to OWN one? Maybe its just me but I dont see why I would want to, nor do I see the need to, use this device over and over again.



For me, it would merely be a case of testing it out once to see what it says. If its positive, great! If not, I hardly think checking it out everyday is going to fix the problem...



I can vaguely see the need if perhaps I was a radiologist or I worked in some other profession where my crown jewels are exposed to harmful radiation. Even then, I think I would rather put my semen to good use while its still good!



Also, due to the nature of the device, I dont see there being much of a second-hand used market for these things...

[- @ Jan 5th 2006 3:56AM]

As someone that had/has low sperm count, if trying to conceive, lifestyle can determine the amount of active sperm a man has. Stress can drop sperm count significantly, so this device can be good for tracking sperm count as a man changes his lifestyle over months or years.

[Simon P @ Jan 5th 2006 4:19AM]

Quote: "5. Also, due to the nature of the device, I dont see there being much of a second-hand used market for these things..."



I think it's, and if you pardon the pun, a one shot deal.

[Alana @ Jan 5th 2006 10:22AM]

For #5. I would think this would be a one time use. it counts how many break through the barrier. Kind of like a pregnancy test - one time use!

[Aaron P @ Jan 5th 2006 11:21AM]

For Goodness Sake! How do you CLEAN it?

[supes @ Jan 5th 2006 11:27AM]

so can you dock your iPod in that too?

[One Off Man Mental @ Jan 6th 2006 6:30AM]

It's a single use device. It's intended for people who just don't want to go to a GP to find out if anything's wrong.



It does also contain a device to check the quality of the woman's eggs to - though a negative result would point to some serious problems.

[Alex @ Jan 6th 2006 10:00AM]

I've seen it for sale on www.boots.com for �79.99