SwimScore is an at-home male fertility testing service that analyzes sperm health, DNA fragmentation, and hormone levels through a CLIA-certified lab, delivering physician-reviewed results and personalized next steps.
What is SwimScore?
SwimScore is a direct-to-consumer male fertility test that analyzes a semen sample (and optionally a finger-prick blood sample) to measure sperm count, motility, morphology, DNA fragmentation, and hormones like testosterone, FSH, and LH. Results are delivered through a secure online portal within approximately 48 hours after the lab receives your sample. The service is provided by SwimScore, a company operating CLIA-certified labs in the United States.
Key Features
- At-home collection — Collect your sample in private on your own schedule; no clinic visit or prescription required. Kit ships within 2 business days.
- Up to 21 clinically relevant metrics — Goes beyond standard count, motility, and morphology to include DNA fragmentation (Advanced and Complete tiers) and a full hormone panel (Complete tier).
- DNA fragmentation testing — Measures the genetic integrity of sperm, a marker often linked to IVF failure and miscarriage but ignored by routine semen analyses.
- Hormone panel — Assesses testosterone, FSH, LH, and other hormones that control sperm production, available only in the Complete package.
- Fast turnaround — Results available ~48 hours after lab receipt, compared to 1–2 weeks at most clinics.
- Fertility clinician consult included — Every result comes with a consultation with a licensed healthcare professional, included in the price.
- Subscription available — Quarterly testing recommended by medical experts to track trends over time; subscription options are offered.
Who is it for?
- Men planning ahead — Those who want a fertility baseline before trying to conceive, especially given global sperm count declines.
- Couples actively trying to conceive — Especially those facing unexplained infertility, prior IVF failure, or miscarriage, where male factors are often under-tested.
- Men with low energy, libido, or prior abnormal results — The hormone panel can help identify underlying endocrine issues affecting fertility and overall health.
What can you do with SwimScore?
- Track fertility changes over time — Because sperm takes ~70–90 days to develop, retesting every 2–3 months lets you see how lifestyle changes (sleep, stress, nutrition) actually affect your sperm health.
- Identify hidden DNA damage — Even sperm with normal count and motility can have high DNA fragmentation; SwimScore detects this early, avoiding surprises later.
- Get actionable next steps — Results include a personalized action plan with guidance on lifestyle optimization, supplements, or when to see a specialist.
How does SwimScore work?
- Order a test kit online — choose Essential ($199), Advanced ($299), or Complete ($399). The kit ships within 2 business days.
- Collect your semen sample at home and (for Complete) a finger-prick blood sample. Use the prepaid shipping label to send it to the CLIA-certified lab.
- Receive results in your secure patient portal ~48 hours after lab receipt, along with a fertility clinician consult and a personalized action plan.
Pricing
SwimScore offers three tiers: Essential (semen analysis only, $199), Advanced (semen + DNA fragmentation, $299), and Complete (semen + DNA fragmentation + hormone panel, $399). All include a clinician consult. A subscription model for quarterly testing is available; see pricing page for details.
FAQ
How accurate is SwimScore?
SwimScore uses a CLIA-certified laboratory and industry-standard semen analysis methods. Results are reviewed using the same scientific principles used in fertility clinics.
