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Paediatr Perinat Epidemiol2020;34(5):504-512.September 1, 2020Journal Article

At-home sperm testing for epidemiologic studies: Evaluation of the Trak male fertility testing system in an internet-based preconception cohort.

Greg J Sommer1, Tanran R Wang2, Jon G Epperson1, Elizabeth E Hatch2, Amelia K Wesselink2, Kenneth J Rothman2, Laura L Fredriksen1, Ulrich Y Schaff1, Barry Behr3, Michael L Eisenberg3,4, Lauren A Wise2
1Sandstone Diagnostics, Inc., Pleasanton, CA, USA.
2Department of Epidemiology, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, MA, USA.
3Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.
4Department of Urology, Stanford University, Stanford, CA, USA.
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Abstract

BACKGROUND: Semen quality assessment in population-based epidemiologic studies presents logistical and financial challenges due to reliance on centralised laboratory semen analysis. The Trak Male Fertility Testing System is an FDA-cleared and validated at-home test for sperm concentration and semen volume, with a research use only sperm motility test. Here we evaluate the Trak System's overall uti…

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