Doing IVF Abroad? Get Your Semen Analysis First

Your fertility clinic overseas needs your numbers before they can plan your cycle. Get tested at 500+ CLIA-certified US labs — no US doctor, referral, or insurance — and send your clinic an English PDF report with WHO reference ranges, often within the same week.

  • No US doctor, referral, or insurance required
  • English PDF report with WHO reference ranges — accepted by clinics worldwide
  • Results in 24-48 hours after your lab visit
  • Advanced testing available, including DNA fragmentation

Three Ways Patients Use This

Your partner's cycle is abroad: she's at a clinic in her home country while you're in the US. Test here and email the report to her clinic — no flight needed for a lab visit.

Planning IVF medical tourism: heading to Mexico, Spain, Czechia, Turkey, or India for treatment? Test before you book flights — your numbers shape the protocol (IVF vs. ICSI) and the quote.

In the US without a US doctor: visiting or working in the US while your treatment is abroad. You don't need a primary care doctor, referral, or insurance to get tested.

Why Test Before You Travel

Male factor contributes to roughly 40-50% of infertility cases, and your clinic can't finalize IVF vs. ICSI — or an accurate quote — without a recent semen analysis. Sperm regenerates on a roughly 72-90 day cycle, so testing 2-3 months ahead leaves time to improve and retest before the cycle. A surprise abnormal result mid-trip can delay or cancel a cycle you've already paid to travel for.

Semen Analysis for IVF Abroad: Frequently Asked Questions

Will a fertility clinic in another country accept US lab results?

Generally yes. Your results come from a CLIA-certified US lab as an English PDF with WHO reference ranges — the format most international clinics work with. If your clinic has specific requirements (extra parameters, a recent test window), confirm with them first and we'll help you match it.

Do I need a US doctor, insurance, or Social Security number?

No. A licensed physician on Hera's clinical team signs your lab order, payment is cash-pay with transparent pricing, and no insurance or SSN is required to book.

My partner is doing IVF in another country — can I test here and send results?

Yes — that's one of the most common ways patients use Hera. Test at a lab near you in the US, download the PDF report, and email it to her clinic before the cycle starts.

When should I test before an IVF cycle abroad?

Ideally 2-3 months before the planned cycle. Sperm takes roughly 72-90 days to regenerate, so testing early leaves time to improve lifestyle factors and retest if anything looks off.

What if the clinic asked for DNA fragmentation testing?

We offer sperm DNA fragmentation testing, which IVF clinics often request before ICSI or after failed cycles. See our DNA fragmentation page for details and availability.

How much does it cost?

A $60 one-time Hera fee for the physician-signed order and coordination, plus the lab's testing fee, shown upfront before you book. No consult fees, no insurance paperwork.

How fast will I have the report?

Most labs return results within 24-48 hours of your visit. You'll get an email the moment they're ready, with a downloadable PDF.

What if my results come back abnormal?

You'll get a plain-language AI breakdown of every parameter, and you can retest after making changes. You can also book a doctor consult through Hera to talk through the results before your cycle abroad.

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