Male fertility testing should be easier to access and easier to understand.
Mate Health was built to help men get evaluated earlier in the fertility process, with clinical-grade semen analysis collected at home and analyzed in a CLIA-certified, CAP-accredited high-complexity andrology laboratory.
For too long, fertility testing has often started with one partner while male testing is delayed, skipped, or treated as an afterthought. Our platform combines at-home collection, validated temperature-controlled transport, expanded semen analysis, and report interpretation designed to support physician review.
Patients can collect privately at home, while physicians receive lab-based results that are formatted for clinical use. Mate Health was founded by a team with experience across diagnostics, healthcare commercialization, laboratory partnerships, software, and patient access, including more than two decades at Abbott Laboratories and leadership at Blue Cross Blue Shield. Our focus is simple: make male fertility testing more complete, more accessible, and easier to act on.
Our mission is to remove the barriers that delay male fertility testing and make clinical grade semen analysis from home an early, routine part of fertility evaluation for every couple.— Paul Jurgensen, Co-Founder and CEO, Mate Health
Clinical expertise behind Mate Health.
Mate Health's Medical Advisory Board pairs ongoing clinical practice with active research insight across reproductive medicine, supporting clinical review of Mate Health's reporting standards, patient education, and validation methodology.
Dr. Nicholas Farber is a fellowship-trained urologist specializing in male reproductive health and male infertility. He completed his Men's Health and Male Fertility fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation, consistently ranked by U.S. News and World Report among the top urologic surgery programs in the country. Prior to fellowship, he completed his urologic surgery residency at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital.
Dr. Farber's clinical and research expertise centers on male fertility, including the evaluation and treatment of low sperm count, varicocele, sperm retrieval techniques, and vasectomy reversal. His broader work in men's health encompasses hormonal optimization, erectile dysfunction, Peyronie's disease, and penile implant surgery, giving him a comprehensive perspective on the full spectrum of male reproductive and sexual health.
An active contributor to the urologic literature, Dr. Farber has authored over 100 combined peer- reviewed manuscripts, abstracts, and book chapters, and has presented original research to national and international audiences. His work has contributed to advancing the understanding and treatment of male reproductive and urologic conditions, with particular interest in improving patient outcomes through evidence-based, technology-driven care.
Dr. Farber is passionate about advancing the science of male fertility and improving access to accurate, accessible diagnostic tools. As a member of the Mate Health Medical Advisory Board, he brings clinical insight and research experience to support the development of innovative semen analysis technology.
Dr. Tashera Perry, MD, FACOG, is a board-certified obstetrician-gynecologist with expertise in reproductive health, infertility, and menopause care. She practices at Indiana University Health in Bloomington, Indiana, and serves as an Associate Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology Practice at the Indiana University School of Medicine. Dr. Perry earned her medical degree from the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine and completed her residency training at the University of Illinois Hospital in Chicago.
Dr. Perry has a particular interest in fertility diagnostics and clinical informatics. Her career began as a cardiovascular research fellow at the National Institutes of Health, and she has contributed to peer-reviewed research focused on improving access to fertility care for underserved populations. She also maintains an active role in healthcare technology, helping evaluate, implement, and optimize digital tools and clinical workflows at a system- wide level. Drawing on both clinical experience and health technology expertise, she is passionate about expanding access to evidence-based fertility services and helping patients navigate reproductive decision-making with accurate, actionable information.
As a member of the Mate Health Medical Advisory Board, Dr. Perry provides clinical guidance on reproductive health and fertility diagnostics, helping ensure that emerging technologies are scientifically rigorous, clinically meaningful, and accessible to the patients who need them most.
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