Frequently asked questions

Is the male fertility supplement safe? Are there any possible side effects?

When taken at the recommended dosage, side effects from the ingredients listed above are rare and mild. While the male fertility supplement is safe overall, we recommend talking to your doctor before starting any new regimen.

When should I stop taking the male fertility supplement?

Sperm production takes 2–3 months, so it may take 3–6 months to see the positive effect of the male fertility supplement. We recommend supplementing for up to 6 months or as directed by your doctor.

How many male fertility supplement capsules should I take per day?

The Legacy male fertility supplement is designed to be a once-daily dose — just two capsules with everything you need to support sperm health. Don’t exceed the recommended dosage.

Should I get a semen analysis before starting a male fertility supplement?

It’s not required, but we highly recommend starting your journey to healthier sperm with baseline fertility testing, such as a semen analysis. Before you try a supplement to improve your fertility, you should understand where your sperm health is right now. We also recommend testing your sperm every 2–3 months to monitor improvement.

Learn more about sperm testing

Who should take Legacy’s male fertility supplement?

The male fertility supplement is ideal for those who are trying to conceive or are planning to start a family soon, including those who are undergoing fertility treatment. It’s also recommended for those who want to improve sperm quality before freezing their sperm. Always talk to your doctor before starting any supplement regimen.

Who is the Male Fertility Supplement best for?

The Male Fertility Supplement is best for anyone who is looking for a comprehensive multivitamin solution to support their fertility and hormone health. This includes:

People who are trying to conceive or are planning to start a family soon.
Sperm takes about 72 days to produce. That means it will take at least 2–3 months for any changes you make to have a measurable impact on your sperm health — so we recommend proactively optimizing your sperm health.

Those who are undergoing fertility treatment.
Fertility treatment is expensive and complex. Maximize your chances of success with each cycle by ensuring your sperm are the healthiest they can be.

Those who want to improve sperm quality before freezing their sperm.
If you’re freezing your sperm in the next 2–3 months, taking a Male Fertility Supplement beforehand can ensure you’re preserving the healthiest possible sample.

Always talk to your doctor before starting any supplement regimen.

What’s inside the Male Fertility Supplement

Coenzyme Q10, 300mg
Vitamin C, 250mg
Vitamin D, 35mg (1400 IU)
Vitamin E, 100mg (121 IU)
Folate (5-MTHF), 1mg DFE
Zinc, 30mg
Selenium, 70mcg
L-carnitine, 200mg
D-aspartic acid, 50mg
Lycopene, 5mg

Inactive ingredients: vegetable capsule shell, dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate, silica.

These vegetarian capsules do not contain gelatin, gluten, dairy, soy, fish, preservatives, genetically modified ingredients, sugar or sweeteners, or artificial colors or flavors.

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Test for all key metrics of sperm health

Semen volume: How much semen you’re producing
Sperm concentration: How many sperm are present in your semen
Sperm motility: How many of your sperm are moving — a crucial indicator of your sperm’s health and fertility
Total motile sperm count: The final calculation of your sperm quantity and quality, which is highly correlated to your chances of creating a pregnancy
Sperm morphology: How many of your sperm are the proper size and shape
Post-thaw analysis: We freeze and thaw a small portion of your sample to assess if it’s a good candidate for cryopreservation (sperm freezing)

Legacy’s semen analysis looks at all the key metrics of sperm health. Many at-home sperm testing options don’t look at sperm motility or morphology, which are important parameters. We’re the only at-home sperm freezing option that includes a post-thaw analysis.

Our test is a clinic-grade semen analysis, without the clinic.

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Who is the For Tomorrow bundle best for?

Members of the military before deployment.
Members of the military are 2 times more likely to experience infertility, due to a higher risk of injury or chemical exposure. Plus, deployments can make it difficult for couples to conceive on their own. Prevent future family-building challenges by storing your healthiest sperm — this means even with physical separation, you can continue your family-building timeline.

Those who are doing fertility treatment.
If you’re trying to conceive with IUI or IVF, it’s a great idea to have a back-up sample of frozen sperm that you know is healthy and viable. This ensures that your carefully timed fertility treatments can move forward, even if you’re not able to produce a “fresh” sample on the day of the procedure.

Those who may have kids later in life.
Many people don’t realize that sperm have a “biological clock,” too. As you age, your sperm quality declines significantly, and your likelihood of having a child with a congenital or developmental disorder increases. If you want kids — or you might want kids — but you’re not ready right now, freezing your youngest, healthiest sperm preserves all of your options.

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What’s included in the For Tomorrow bundle?

In the bundle:

2 semen analysis kits, to collect 2 samples for testing and freezing
1 STI testing kit
5 years of frozen sperm storage for 8 vials (renewable)
8 vials = Unlimited IVF/ICSI treatments and up to 8 IUI treatments
Multi-site storage — your vials will be split between 2 separate CLIA-registered labs for risk-free storage
Free overnight shipping to send your sample to our lab for analysis
Free overnight shipping to send your sample to our lab for analysis

In your reports:

Personalized client dashboard that includes more than just your results — it will give you context on what those results really mean for you and your family-building plans.
At-a-glance information about your frozen sperm, including how many vials are stored and where they’re located.
Evidence-based recommendations for improving your fertility health, based on your lifestyle and your personal results.
Exclusive access to book a virtual appointment with one of our male fertility specialist medical providers, to discuss your results and possible next steps.

I will deploy really soon. Can I still freeze my sperm with Legacy?

Probably! We want to help expedite the process. Contact us at clientservices@givelegacy.com.

Does Legacy offer discounts for active-duty military or veterans?

We partner with several military-focused organizations to offer discounted and free services to members of the military and veterans. Learn more about Legacy’s military partnerships.

How does working as a firefighter affect my fertility?

Firefighters are at a higher risk of infertility than those who work in other professions. The scene of a fire may expose a person to a multitude of different chemicals, both in the burn and in the fire-suppressing foams (which typically contain PFAS). Exposure to PFAS is associated with decreased semen quality and reduced testosterone levels.

In addition, firefighters are at risk of increased scrotal temperature, either by being directly affected by the heat from fires or by heavy protective gear. Prolonged, increased heat around the scrotum can affect sperm production for months afterward.

How does chemical exposure affect my fertility?

There are many chemicals, including endocrine disruptors and toxins, that can impact fertility and reproductive hormones. A brief, non-exhaustive list:

Mustard gas (sulfur mustard), associated with more than 4x the risk of male-factor infertility

Pesticides

Lead and other heavy metals

Microplastics and petrochemicals

Research shows that sperm-producing people who work in the agriculture, herbicides, construction, machinist, plastic production, printing industry, tobacco processing, and welding industries may see a negative impact on their fertility, including reduced sperm count and increased risk of miscarriage and birth defects.

How might military work affect my fertility?

Military work involves the possibility of combat-related injury and exposure to chemical warfare or toxins, both of which can negatively impact a male’s fertility or a couple’s pregnancy outcomes. A study of veterans of the US War on Terror found that rates of infertility were significantly higher—nearly twice as high—among veterans compared to civilians.

My treatment starts really soon. Can I still freeze my sperm with Legacy?

Probably! We want to help expedite the process. Contact us at clientservices@givelegacy.com.

How can I use my frozen sperm after cancer treatment?

You can use your frozen sperm in an intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure. Generally speaking, one vial of sperm is used in each IUI or IVF procedure.

1 semen sample = 4 vials of frozen sperm

1 vial of frozen sperm = 1 IUI or IVF procedure

How many vials of sperm should I freeze?

Short answer: as many as you can afford. But the ideal number of samples to store also depends on your future plans. A few questions you might consider:

Do you have kids already? If you don’t, there may be a higher chance that you’ll want kids in the future, even if you’re sure you don’t want them right now. (Hence the vasectomy!)

How old are you? If you’re in your 20s or 30s, it’s more likely that your family plans may change in the future.

Generally speaking, one vial of sperm is used in each IUI or IVF procedure.

1 semen sample = 4 vials of frozen sperm

1 vial of frozen sperm = 1 IUI or IVF procedure

IUI pregnancy rates range from 10–25% per cycle; IVF success rates range from 5–50% per cycle. So, you may need multiple attempts to achieve pregnancy.

How long can my sperm stay frozen after cancer treatment?

As long as sperm is kept frozen in a high quality cryogenic lab like Legacy’s, it can be stored indefinitely with no significant impact on its quality or the chances that it will result in a healthy pregnancy. That means you can keep your sperm frozen until you’re done with your cancer treatment and ready to think about family building.

Does Legacy offer discounts for clients with a cancer diagnosis?

Yes. We offer a 25% discount on all sperm freezing bundles for oncology patients. Contact us at clientservices@givelegacy.com to learn more.

Does insurance cover sperm freezing before cancer treatment?

Often, yes. In some states, large insurance plans are required by law to cover fertility preservation prior to cancer treatment. Alternatively, some companies will offer fertility benefits programs to fill the gap in fertility coverage offered by insurance.

How does cancer surgery affect fertility and sperm health?

Surgery to certain organs in the pelvis and abdomen may affect fertility, including the testes (orchiectomy), prostate (prostatectomy), seminal vesicles, bladder (radical cystectomy), lymph nodes, pituitary, or hypothalamus gland. How significantly fertility is impaired depends on the type of surgery.

How does radiation affect fertility and sperm health?

Radiation around your pelvic area can destroy sperm cells and lower sperm counts and testosterone levels, leading to infertility. It may also damage blood vessels or nerves in the area, which can cause erectile dysfunction or a dry orgasm if the prostate was damaged. Radiation therapy to your brain may also damage the pituitary gland, reducing testosterone and sperm production and affecting fertility.

Whether you regain your fertility following radiation therapy depends on the dose of radiation, the area that received it, and how well your reproductive organs were shielded from the radiation. Lower doses may not affect fertility, while higher doses can cause persistent or permanent azoospermia. Sperm production may restart 9 to 18 months after receiving lower doses of radiation, or over 5 years for higher doses.

How does chemotherapy affect fertility and sperm health?

Chemotherapy kills cells that divide quickly. This targets cancer cells, but inadvertently affects sperm cells as well. Some chemo drugs may halt sperm production and cause azoospermia within 3 months, while others can reduce sperm motility. Chemo can also damage germ cells and affect sperm production in children. Finally, chemotherapy is likely to damage the DNA carried by sperm.

Depending on the drug you receive and the dose, sperm production may resume in 15 to 49 months. If chemo damages all the stem cells in the testicles that make new sperm, infertility may be permanent.

How can I use my frozen sperm in the future?

You can use your frozen sperm in an intrauterine insemination (IUI) or in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedure. Generally speaking, one vial of sperm is used in each IUI or IVF procedure.

1 semen sample = 4 vials of frozen sperm

1 vial of frozen sperm = 1 IUI or IVF procedure

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