A Smartphone Can Accurately Test Sperm Count
Measuring the quality of those little swimmers usually requires a trip to the doctor. Researchers have come up with a smartphone accessory that would let men do that at home in less than five seconds.
by Madeline K. Sofia
Mar 22, 2017
2 minutes
Men may soon be able to take their own sperm count — at home. With a smartphone. Yes, there's an app for that.
You may be asking yourself, why?
Low sperm count is a marker for male infertility, a condition that is actually a neglected health issue worldwide, according to the World Health Organization.
Current methods to diagnose male infertility
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