UK’s first same-day semen analysis for male fertility launches in Manchester

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Clinic analysis. Credit: Cryos International

A Manchester clinic has launched the UK’s first same-day semen analysis service to provide men with a better understanding of their reproductive health.

The initiative from sperm bank Cryos International is entirely free of charge and provides a non-diagnostic assessment of key sperm quality criteria including movement and sperm count.

Open to men aged 18 to 45, participants are guaranteed a speedy and confidential experience as part of Cryos’ commitment to demystify male reproductive health and demonstrate how lifestyle factors impact fertility.

Cryos also aims to break the stigma around sperm donation and help more people on their journey to parenthood.

The launch comes at a time of unprecedented demand for fertility services in the UK with births from sperm donation tripling since the turn of the millennium.

Lab Manager Samantha Duffy-Olive said: "By launching our new free semen analysis service we’re hoping to be able to offer valuable advice that could make a real difference to improving male reproductive health.

"By encouraging more men to prioritise their wellbeing we hope to be able to help even more families achieve their dreams of parenthood."

Participants receive guidance on lifestyle modifications such as reducing alcohol and caffeine intake, managing stress and maintaining a healthy diet.

The initiative follows the successful launch of Cryos’ Manchester clinic last year with over 1,000 applications since opening.

Men can book appointments through the Cryos website before completing the process at the Manchester facility.