A semen analysis is conducted to test a man's semen count (concentration), moving semen (motility), normally shaped semen (morphology), and other parameters. One of the most important factors in achieving a pregnancy is the number of motile semen in the sample. Semen cells need to move forward to reach the egg during natural conception. If the semen cannot swim to the egg, natural pregnancy is not possible.

Your test kit includes the following items:

1 Circle ID/DOB Label
1 Bottle of Pink Preservation Solution
1 Biohazard Specimen Bag
1 Squeeze Dropper
1 Return Shipping Label
1 Cold Pack
1 ProteX Collection Cup with Lid

• Register in the Patient Portal before collecting your sample.
• Plan to collect and ship your sample only on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday.
• Place the cold pack in the freezer before collection.
• Store the Pink Preservation Solution in the refrigerator and remove it 1 hour before use.

It’s simple! Order your kit, follow the easy instructions to collect your sample, return it using the prepaid label, and receive your results in as little as 72 hours.

Absolutely! Your privacy is our top priority. We use discreet, unbranded packaging and secure processes to ensure confidentiality at every step.

You’ll receive detailed results within 72 hours of your sample arriving at our lab. Plus, a free consultation with a fertility expert is included.

Hera's mail-in semen analysis makes it easy for you to understand what's going on with your sperm health, without having to make an appointment or produce a sample at a lab. If you’re trying to get pregnant, planning for the future, or just curious about your reproductive health, Hera is an easy, comfortable, and cost-effective way to get information about male fertility. Not working with a doctor just yet? 

Absolutely. Our semen analysis is conducted in a CLIA-certified lab, ensuring the same clinical-grade accuracy as tests performed in traditional, in-person labs. The difference? With Hera, you can collect your sample in the comfort of your home—no awkward clinic visits or outdated magazines required.

Results are returned within 1.5 business days of when we receive your sample at our lab. With overnight shipping, this means 2-3 days from when you drop your sample off at a Fedex Store. 

Once your results are approved, we'll send you a secure link via email to view your report.

Hera is available in most states within the continental United States. We do not currently offer testing in Alaska, Hawaii, or New York, and we can not ship to PO boxes.

Great question! Hera’s kit uses FDA-cleared products and services to ensure the highest quality. The lab we use is CLIA-certified, which means we meet all federal requirements for providing doctors and patients with semen analysis results that can be used to make informed healthcare decisions.

Our lab is also COLA-accredited. COLA (the Commission on Office Laboratory Accreditation) is a private, physician-directed non-profit organization that helps labs meet the highest standards for quality and operate in compliance with federal and state regulatory requirements.

ProteX is the first and only scientifically designed semen sample collection container that optimizes sperm quality by limiting damage caused by drastic temperature fluctuations, ROS generation, and uncontrolled pH shifts. The result gives patients a healthier sperm sample than they typically would have if collected in a generic specimen cup, which is not designed to protect collected sperm samples.

Since ProteX limits damage to sperm, patients get an accurate analysis of sperm count, motility rate, and other semen parameters as key components in the male fertility evaluation.

If you need help, contact Hera Fertility's customer support at (409) 797-6846 or (888) 850-0919, or email us at hello@herafertility.co. We’re here to assist you!