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TMI: Sperm Analysis ???

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...



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Re: TMI: Sperm Analysis ???

  • My husband was worried about the no lube thing, but he made it work.  He did say he may need  a day off afterwards though to recover

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  • DH has never done the deed without lubricant? Maybe get him super super excited before any contact. Porn maybe? Maybe pre-seed... I would talk to your RE. GL with the SA. 
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  • imageNMscubagirl:
    DH has never done the deed without lubricant? Maybe get him super super excited before any contact. Porn maybe? Maybe pre-seed... I would talk to your RE. GL with the SA. 

    Isn't that lube?

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  • Seems like he should be able to use Pre-Seed. I would call and ask just to make sure.
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  • imageNMscubagirl:
    DH has never done the deed without lubricant? Maybe get him super super excited before any contact. Porn maybe? Maybe pre-seed... I would talk to your RE. GL with the SA. 

     

    No, he has never done the deed without some form of lubricant. 




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  • I was curious, so I asked MH if he needs lube and he said he never uses it. I guess each guy is different. Hopefully he won't have any trouble. Good luck with his SA!
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    imageNMscubagirl:
    DH has never done the deed without lubricant? Maybe get him super super excited before any contact. Porn maybe? Maybe pre-seed... I would talk to your RE. GL with the SA. 

    Isn't that lube?

    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.  

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    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

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  • imageNMscubagirl:
    imageKdgTeacher:

    imageNMscubagirl:
    DH has never done the deed without lubricant? Maybe get him super super excited before any contact. Porn maybe? Maybe pre-seed... I would talk to your RE. GL with the SA. 

    Isn't that lube?

    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.  

    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

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  • Plenty of guys do it w/o lube. It's definitely possible.
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    imageNMscubagirl:
    imageKdgTeacher:

    imageNMscubagirl:
    DH has never done the deed without lubricant? Maybe get him super super excited before any contact. Porn maybe? Maybe pre-seed... I would talk to your RE. GL with the SA. 

    Isn't that lube?

    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.  

    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

    hmmmmmm.... good point. I got nothing. I reinstate my super excited theory. Might work.  

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    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

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  • Your DH has never jerked off without lube???? My DH had no problem at his SA today. They will provide him with magazines and maybe a movie to help. I think he will be fine.
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    imageNMscubagirl:
    imageKdgTeacher:

    imageNMscubagirl:
    DH has never done the deed without lubricant? Maybe get him super super excited before any contact. Porn maybe? Maybe pre-seed... I would talk to your RE. GL with the SA. 

    Isn't that lube?

    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.  

    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

    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. 

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  • imageNMscubagirl:
    imageKdgTeacher:

    imageNMscubagirl:
    DH has never done the deed without lubricant? Maybe get him super super excited before any contact. Porn maybe? Maybe pre-seed... I would talk to your RE. GL with the SA. 

    Isn't that lube?

    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.  

    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!

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  • My DH has never used lube.  He had his SA at the end of December, but he was able to collect the sample at home.  He has to have another one done though and the info pamphlet said they have magazines/videos in the room for use.  Hope your DH can do it.

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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!

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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.

     Sorry, It wasn't posting the first time.

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    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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