My hubby is going for a sperm analysis in mid February. The RE's instructions say that no lubricant can be used while obtaining the sample. He plans to get the sample together at home. How in the world is this possible? My hubby and I are joking about it, but seriously. I don't think this is possible. He's going to rub himself raw=) Totally puzzled...
Re: TMI: Sperm Analysis ???
TTC since 2010
lots of IUIs and 1 IVF all BFNs
FET currently on hold
Dx: DH - Azoo, Me - Mild PCOS
DH - sperm found! Seems to produce only for a few days every 70 days!
Over 1 million in cryo in 15 vials over 6 samples
IVF #1 - 1 beautiful expanded blast transferred, 4 snowbabies - beta #1 11/30/11 = BFFN
FET #1, transfered 2 embies 2/16/12 = BFFN; 1 snowbaby left in cryo
IVF #2 + CGH = 4 genetically normal embies on ice. FET September 26th
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Isn't that lube?
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No, he has never done the deed without some form of lubricant.
TTC #2
Well, yes, but supposedly sperm friendly. That is why I would talk to RE before using it. If he can't get it done without it then maybe better than nothing? Just throwing it out there.
Dx: DH - Azoo, Me - Mild PCOS
DH - sperm found! Seems to produce only for a few days every 70 days!
Over 1 million in cryo in 15 vials over 6 samples
IVF #1 - 1 beautiful expanded blast transferred, 4 snowbabies - beta #1 11/30/11 = BFFN
FET #1, transfered 2 embies 2/16/12 = BFFN; 1 snowbaby left in cryo
IVF #2 + CGH = 4 genetically normal embies on ice. FET September 26th
SAIF/PAIF always welcome
a special GL and prayers to my IF sister Gregermis
check out my blog!
But in that line of thinkin, EWCM is also "sperm friendly" but you can't do it until he's ready and then have him pull out. I'd think if you can't use lube then you can't use pre-seed. You're mixing other stuff with the semen
Together since 5/08 ~ Married 6/19/10 ~ TTC #1 since 8/10
BFP#1 3/26/11 ~ EDD 12/2/11 ~ Ectopic Twins left tube 7w3d
BFP#2 11/2/11 ~ EDD 7/14/12 ~ Robert Edgar born 7/18/12
BFP#3 9/28/13 ~ EDD 5/20/14 ~ Benjamin Clarence born 5/15/14
hmmmmmm.... good point. I got nothing. I reinstate my super excited theory. Might work.
Dx: DH - Azoo, Me - Mild PCOS
DH - sperm found! Seems to produce only for a few days every 70 days!
Over 1 million in cryo in 15 vials over 6 samples
IVF #1 - 1 beautiful expanded blast transferred, 4 snowbabies - beta #1 11/30/11 = BFFN
FET #1, transfered 2 embies 2/16/12 = BFFN; 1 snowbaby left in cryo
IVF #2 + CGH = 4 genetically normal embies on ice. FET September 26th
SAIF/PAIF always welcome
a special GL and prayers to my IF sister Gregermis
check out my blog!
Kdg is right. For the sake of getting a pure sample he can't use anything. They measure more than just the sperm count, and any other substances can mess with it.
TTC since 2010
lots of IUIs and 1 IVF all BFNs
FET currently on hold
Regardless of being sperm friendly it can mess up the results. No lube is no lube. It sucks but still needs to be done. Better to just do it without than have to redo it or to get results that aren't acurate. Good luck!
TTC #1 since December 2009
IVF #1 - 6/2 Start Stims 6/14 ER 6/19 ET (2 embies transferred) BFP 6/27/11! Beta #1 87 Beta #2 197!! 1st U/S 7/19 (5 embies in storage!)
7/19/11 -- One Beautiful Heart Beat!!
It's a BOY!!
Jack Austin born at 37w; 2/10/2012

Working on Baby #2; FET scheduled for 1/8/2013!!! Cancelled due to nasty flu sickness
FET 1.0 re-scheduled for 2/26/13! -- BFN
FET #2 scheduled for May 2013 -- BFN
Onto IVF #2....scheduled for June 2013, cancelled due to high estrogen levels
IVF 2.1 re-scheduled for Sept. 2013 ER 9/26. ET 10/1 (2 transferred, 1 in storage). BFP 10/10 beta #1 105, beta #2 255
Ultrasound 11/1 -- TWINS!!
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My DH has never used any lube. He just had an SA done at the end of December, but he was able to collect the sample at home. He has to have another one done and the information brochure said they have magazine/videos available. GL to your DH.
TTC #1 since December 2009
IVF #1 - 6/2 Start Stims 6/14 ER 6/19 ET (2 embies transferred) BFP 6/27/11! Beta #1 87 Beta #2 197!! 1st U/S 7/19 (5 embies in storage!)
7/19/11 -- One Beautiful Heart Beat!!
It's a BOY!!
Jack Austin born at 37w; 2/10/2012

Working on Baby #2; FET scheduled for 1/8/2013!!! Cancelled due to nasty flu sickness
FET 1.0 re-scheduled for 2/26/13! -- BFN
FET #2 scheduled for May 2013 -- BFN
Onto IVF #2....scheduled for June 2013, cancelled due to high estrogen levels
IVF 2.1 re-scheduled for Sept. 2013 ER 9/26. ET 10/1 (2 transferred, 1 in storage). BFP 10/10 beta #1 105, beta #2 255
Ultrasound 11/1 -- TWINS!!
Both Girls!! <br>
Harper Grace & Hailey Ryann born at 33w6d; 5/8/2014!
Sorry, It wasn't posting the first time.
TTC #1 since December 2009
IVF #1 - 6/2 Start Stims 6/14 ER 6/19 ET (2 embies transferred) BFP 6/27/11! Beta #1 87 Beta #2 197!! 1st U/S 7/19 (5 embies in storage!)
7/19/11 -- One Beautiful Heart Beat!!
It's a BOY!!
Jack Austin born at 37w; 2/10/2012

Working on Baby #2; FET scheduled for 1/8/2013!!! Cancelled due to nasty flu sickness
FET 1.0 re-scheduled for 2/26/13! -- BFN
FET #2 scheduled for May 2013 -- BFN
Onto IVF #2....scheduled for June 2013, cancelled due to high estrogen levels
IVF 2.1 re-scheduled for Sept. 2013 ER 9/26. ET 10/1 (2 transferred, 1 in storage). BFP 10/10 beta #1 105, beta #2 255
Ultrasound 11/1 -- TWINS!!
Both Girls!! <br>
Harper Grace & Hailey Ryann born at 33w6d; 5/8/2014!
I was at work with DH had to take care of the SA himself...
He also said it was more difficult without any lube, but he made it work...just took longer
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