Legacy Introduces Mail-In Sperm DNA Fragmentation Analysis to Address Male Fertility

First Consumer-Friendly At-Home Sperm DNA Integrity Test Now Available as Sperm Quality Declines Globally

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Mar 02, 2021, 09:00 ET

BOSTON, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Legacy (YC S'19), the premier digital fertility clinic for men, announced today the first and only consumer-friendly sperm DNA fragmentation (SDF) analysis that is available for at-home testing. Until now, men could only test the genetic health of their sperm by visiting a specialty lab in person to produce a sample on-site, and this awkward experience potentially discourages men from accessing this vital information. Legacy empowers men with a range of science-first services that now includes SDF for each step on their unique journey to fatherhood. Armed with the knowledge of your sperm's efficacy and integrity, clients can preserve their sperm for the future via Legacy's cryopreservation services, as sperm quality decreases each year.

The genetic health of the DNA inside sperm is often not tested until a couple has experienced multiple failed fertility treatments. It is a key consideration in fertility and one of the most important factors determining not only a man's ability to father a child, but also the health outcomes of the child. Any damage to the DNA within sperm may interfere with the sperm's ability to properly fertilize an egg or develop into a healthy, thriving embryo. By testing and addressing SDF early, couples may avoid more invasive and costly treatments, including IVF.

"Legacy is committed to being at the cutting edge of the male fertility science, services, and products. We are proud to provide the first of its kind at-home mail-in DNA fragmentation testing. Most experts consider the DNA fragmentation index to be one of the missing pieces of the male infertility puzzle," said Dr. Ramy Abou Ghayda, Chief Medical Officer of Legacy. "DNA fragmentation data is regarded as an invaluable diagnostic tool. It will provide insight and understanding of undesirable fertility outcomes and has the potential to guide therapeutic interventions during the fertility journey of couples."

"Legacy helps men on their journey to fatherhood through mail-in sperm testing, analysis and preservation at a time when sperm counts have declined over 50% and men are stepping up to be equal partners in the family planning process," said Khaled Kteily, Founder & CEO of Legacy. "We are building the world's leading male fertility clinic, and we're doing it all online. Everyone, no matter where you live, will have access to the leading male fertility analyses, doctors, preservation, and treatments through Legacy."

HOW LEGACY WORKS: SPERM TESTING, FREEZING AND DNA FRAGMENTATION
Legacy's mail-in kit revolutionizes the traditional process for men, making SDF analysis easier, more convenient, and affordable from the comfort of your home. It's simple—no liquid nitrogen, pipettes, or clunky shipping tanks required. This allows men to get information about their SDF without needing to visit an expensive clinic or specialty lab.

A Legacy test kit is shipped directly to the client to produce a sample in the privacy of their home before sending it back for clinical-level analysis, now with the option to test sperm DNA fragmentation. Each client receives a full fertility report within three business days that analyzes volume, count, concentration, motility, and morphology, as well as the option to freeze their deposit at world-class cryogenic storage facilities. A process that was once anxiety ridden is now stress free, easy and empowering.

A typical sperm DNA fragmentation analysis can cost up to $500, plus the cost of a visit to a fertility specialist (up to $350). Legacy's SDF analysis is available as a $195 add-on to their traditional semen analysis (For Today package $195) and is included in their For Tomorrow ($995) and Forever ($3,995) packages. Each package includes industry leading five-factor semen analysis including volume, count, concentration, motility, and morphology that is conducted in CLIA-certified laboratory and meets the highest standard of quality and scientific excellence. A phone or video consultation with a male fertility expert to discuss your results is available for no additional charge.

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ABOUT GIVE LEGACY, INC.
Give Legacy, Inc. is the leading digital fertility clinic for men. Founded in 2018 out of the Harvard Innovation Labs, Legacy is a Y-Combinator and Bain Capital Ventures backed startup working toward rebalancing the responsibility of family planning by providing at-home sperm testing and storage solutions. Since winning TechCrunch Disrupt Berlin 2018, Legacy has been featured in the New York Times, Washington Post, and Forbes. The team brings international experience in male fertility, health care policy, and business with a world-class advisory board. For more information visit https://www.givelegacy.com/.

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