Semen Analisis?

Hiper85 · October 2011

Im trying to figure out where to send my husband to get his SA done. Does anyone know?

Anyone else having a hard time getting there DH to go to this appointment?! Uhg!

Emily&Chad · October 2011

My DH got his at Quest Diagnostics.. I don't know how many locations they have or if they are ever near you..

He wanted to know what was wrong with him if anything so he went without me even asking.

Vonbabe · October 2011

Your husband would need to either go with you to your OBGYN (where they can order a semen analysis) or he can see a urologist.

I didn't have a hard time getting DH to go. He was strangely excited to give his "sample." Until he got in the room and that's when he felt strange!

XXXXX222 · October 2011

Don't force him. He has to come to terms with it himself.

He could go to a general doctor or I think your gynecologist could write the order.

Hiper85 · October 2011

Thanks, Ill check Quest Diagnostics in my area. He does have doctors orders from my gyno. I think is afraid of being the problem even though so far all fingers point at me! I'm trying to explain to him that we just need to rule things out

Myrtis06 · October 2011

My DH offered to go, but when the time came, he dreaded it and said he'd much rather not do it ever again Wink

We just went to a GP and they ordered it for him and sent him off to the hospital for it.

mrsmommya · October 2011

We have been thinking about having one done just to rull out any issues...is this something that has to wait till the 1 year mark or no?

SchruteBucks · October 2011

I have no experience or advice with this. Out of curiosity though, do they let the wife go in the room if the husband requests it? This is something I've always wondered!

XXXXX222 · October 2011

Mrs Mommy, is there any reason you suspect your husband might have sperm issues?

Schrute, most places do not allow the partner to go into the room, but some do. No lube, mouth, or anything though. Hands only.

brookelynpaisley · October 2011

How long have you been trying? Were you directed to get an SA by a doctor? If so, they should be able to tell you where to go.

mrsmommya · October 2011

sulfababy:

Mrs Mommy, is there any reason you suspect your husband might have sperm issues?

Schrute, most places do not allow the partner to go into the room, but some do. No lube, mouth, or anything though. Hands only.

There are rare occasions when he can't get it up (he would kill me if he knew I said that and he finishes very quickly. Other than that it just seems like a simple procedure that might give us insights to an issue that we could fix before waiting a year.

XXXXX222 · October 2011

Mrs Mommy:
sulfababy:

Mrs Mommy, is there any reason you suspect your husband might have sperm issues?

Schrute, most places do not allow the partner to go into the room, but some do. No lube, mouth, or anything though. Hands only.

There are rare occasions when he can't get it up (he would kill me if he knew I said that and he finishes very quickly. Other than that it just seems like a simple procedure that might give us insights to an issue that we could fix before waiting a year.

"Rare" occasions like that are completely normal. He's not a machine. LOL

mrsmommya · October 2011

I am not that familiar with the male anatomy or its performance I guess.

LOL Big Smile

MamaWino · October 2011

MH just got an order to get one done and get this... he doesn't have to go anywhere. He can make the deposit at home (they gave us a cup) and take it to the doctor's office within 30 minutes. Apparently this is their new standard procedure. He just has to make sure to drive with the cup between his legs on the way there so nothing, um, dies in transit. Not so sure how I'll feel about the accuracy of the results but DH was very relieved to be able to do it at home. We shall see. If AF arrives this week as expected, he'll be doing it then.

Blsd4given · October 2011

SchruteBucks:
I have no experience or advice with this. Out of curiosity though, do they let the wife go in the room if the husband requests it? This is something I've always wondered!

They told DH that I could go in with him if I wanted to. But DH didn't seem all that comfortable with the idea.. lol.

Mrs Mommy:
We have been thinking about having one done just to rull out any issues...is this something that has to wait till the 1 year mark or no?

Why are you so determined to get testing done? You're on cycle 3 (if I remember correctly from your previous posts)... and I think this is the third time that you've asked. Noone here is going to tell you to run in and start IF testings after 3 cycles... unless your OB/GP/RE or previous medical history suggests it. Impatience is not an IF issue. I know you're excited and just want a kid ASAP. But give you and DH's bodies a chance to work before giving yourselves the IF label... lol.

Hiper85 · October 2011

brookelynpaisley:
How long have you been trying? Were you directed to get an SA by a doctor? If so, they should be able to tell you where to go.

We have been trying for almost two years. Only active with a doctor since june. We were directed by the dr but they never told us where to go? I guess i could always call... Its just so frustrating trying to understand the receptionist!

Dragonfly522 · October 2011

My husband went without too much argument. After all, he watched me go through the blood tests and the scans and the HSG (which was not pleasant....at all.) How could he resist going to do something where he just had to go make himself happy? His procedure does not hurt at all and is way LESS invasive than anything women have to go through if you need more testing. It's a commitment to each other to find out what is going on with both of you so you know what you are dealing with.

Don't worry, he will go.

brookelynpaisley · October 2011

Hiper85:

brookelynpaisley:
How long have you been trying? Were you directed to get an SA by a doctor? If so, they should be able to tell you where to go.

We have been trying for almost two years. Only active with a doctor since june. We were directed by the dr but they never told us where to go? I guess i could always call... Its just so frustrating trying to understand the receptionist!

It may be because my insurance covers testing, but I don't know of any lab here that we can just walk in and ask for a test. There had to be a requisition from the doctor for all our testing, including DH's SA, which was done at an RE facility. Does your practice have a dedicated nurse you can leave a message with instead of a receptionist?

Also, switching out 'i' for 'y' is a nice twist from the usual from the baby names board. Commendable creativity on your part

mrsmommya · October 2011

Blsd4given -

Why are you so determined to get testing done? You're on cycle 3 (if I remember correctly from your previous posts)... and I think this is the third time that you've asked. Noone here is going to tell you to run in and start IF testings after 3 cycles... unless your OB/GP/RE or previous medical history suggests it. Impatience is not an IF issue. I know you're excited and just want a kid ASAP. But give you and DH's bodies a chance to work before giving yourselves the IF label... lol.

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Determined - no But as in phebesx her ticker says TTC may 2011 so that is not a year, unless I guess there may be other factors. I was curious with some of DH's issues, which thanks to sulfababy I found they are totally normal nothing to be worried about.

I am not determined just trying to educate myself on the unknown

brookelynpaisley · October 2011

Blsd4given:

Why are you so determined to get testing done? You're on cycle 3 (if I remember correctly from your previous posts)... and I think this is the third time that you've asked. Noone here is going to tell you to run in and start IF testings after 3 cycles... unless your OB/GP/RE or previous medical history suggests it. Impatience is not an IF issue. I know you're excited and just want a kid ASAP. But give you and DH's bodies a chance to work before giving yourselves the IF label... lol.

Seriously. I'd give anything to go back to 6 months ago and have my husband's confidence back. You're been trying THREE months. You're seriously starting to annoy me with the "we should get tested to 'rull' things out." How will that change anything if everything is fine? Will you then wait another cycle, get another hair up your impatient azz and go get an HSG? You only have a 20% chance with perfect timing. Let nature do it's thing for a little while before you go running off doing testing you more than likely (based on stats) need.

And don't site Phebesx as your reason to get an SA done just because she is. You have no idea of her circumstances or discussions with her doctor that led to that testing.

mrsmommya · October 2011

brookelynpaisley:
Blsd4given:

Why are you so determined to get testing done? You're on cycle 3 (if I remember correctly from your previous posts)... and I think this is the third time that you've asked. Noone here is going to tell you to run in and start IF testings after 3 cycles... unless your OB/GP/RE or previous medical history suggests it. Impatience is not an IF issue. I know you're excited and just want a kid ASAP. But give you and DH's bodies a chance to work before giving yourselves the IF label... lol.

Seriously. I'd give anything to go back to 6 months ago and have my husband's confidence back. You're been trying THREE months. You're seriously starting to annoy me with the "we should get tested to 'rull' things out." How will that change anything if everything is fine? Will you then wait another cycle, get another hair up your impatient azz and go get an HSG? You only have a 20% chance with perfect timing. Let nature do it's thing for a little while before you go running off doing testing you more than likely (based on stats) need.

And don't site Phebesx as your reason to get an SA done just because she is. You have no idea of her circumstances or discussions with her doctor that led to that testing.

I did say that I was unsure if there were any other factors that was influencing their decision to get this done.

Sometimes I really wish people would read the entire post before commenting. It is really just pointless.

brookelynpaisley · October 2011

Mrs Mommy:
brookelynpaisley:
Blsd4given:

Why are you so determined to get testing done? You're on cycle 3 (if I remember correctly from your previous posts)... and I think this is the third time that you've asked. Noone here is going to tell you to run in and start IF testings after 3 cycles... unless your OB/GP/RE or previous medical history suggests it. Impatience is not an IF issue. I know you're excited and just want a kid ASAP. But give you and DH's bodies a chance to work before giving yourselves the IF label... lol.

Seriously. I'd give anything to go back to 6 months ago and have my husband's confidence back. You're been trying THREE months. You're seriously starting to annoy me with the "we should get tested to 'rull' things out." How will that change anything if everything is fine? Will you then wait another cycle, get another hair up your impatient azz and go get an HSG? You only have a 20% chance with perfect timing. Let nature do it's thing for a little while before you go running off doing testing you more than likely (based on stats) need.

And don't site Phebesx as your reason to get an SA done just because she is. You have no idea of her circumstances or discussions with her doctor that led to that testing.

I did say that I was unsure if there were any other factors that was influencing their decision to get this done.

Sometimes I really wish people would read the entire post before commenting. It is really just pointless.

I did read the entire post. I still think you think you should get testing done and seem to think that Phebesx's situation - whatever it is - is a good reason to do so. That's my personal opinion.

Sometimes I really wish people would just not rush into testing because they're small children who want a toy rightnow. It's been three months. Chill the eff out.

MrsPiz053009 · October 2011

Mrs Mommy:
We have been thinking about having one done just to rull out any issues...is this something that has to wait till the 1 year mark or no?

You have been trying for 3 months, there is NO reason for you to have an SA yet

mrsmommya · October 2011

I truly have no intentions of getting this procedure done anytime soon. However I do not see the harm in asking a few questions to find out more info.

canthardlywait426 · October 2011

Mrs Mommy:
I truly have no intentions of getting this procedure done anytime soon. However I do not see the harm in asking a few questions to find out more info.

You said you had been thinking about having it done to rule things out, citing a simple issue (that's really not an issue) as the basis for your "concern" and then asked if it was one of the things you needed to wait a year for. It reads as though you absolutely wanted someone to say "yes! You should totes have it done!"

Stop looking for reasons to be IF. It's not fun. Don't rush the testing. It's only been 3 months. In 7-8 more months, then start looking into these things to do a few months after that.

MamaWino · October 2011

brookelynpaisley:
Mrs Mommy:
brookelynpaisley:
Blsd4given:

Why are you so determined to get testing done? You're on cycle 3 (if I remember correctly from your previous posts)... and I think this is the third time that you've asked. Noone here is going to tell you to run in and start IF testings after 3 cycles... unless your OB/GP/RE or previous medical history suggests it. Impatience is not an IF issue. I know you're excited and just want a kid ASAP. But give you and DH's bodies a chance to work before giving yourselves the IF label... lol.

Seriously. I'd give anything to go back to 6 months ago and have my husband's confidence back. You're been trying THREE months. You're seriously starting to annoy me with the "we should get tested to 'rull' things out." How will that change anything if everything is fine? Will you then wait another cycle, get another hair up your impatient azz and go get an HSG? You only have a 20% chance with perfect timing. Let nature do it's thing for a little while before you go running off doing testing you more than likely (based on stats) need.

And don't site Phebesx as your reason to get an SA done just because she is. You have no idea of her circumstances or discussions with her doctor that led to that testing.

I did say that I was unsure if there were any other factors that was influencing their decision to get this done.

Sometimes I really wish people would read the entire post before commenting. It is really just pointless.

I did read the entire post. I still think you think you should get testing done and seem to think that Phebesx's situation - whatever it is - is a good reason to do so. That's my personal opinion.

Sometimes I really wish people would just not rush into testing because they're small children who want a toy rightnow. It's been three months. Chill the eff out.

Wow... just caught up on this post. And yes, my situation has other factors. Thanks for the call-out MrsMommy. Yes, I've only been TTC since April 2011 but issues have surfaced that require b/w from me and an SA from DH.

Thanks for having my back, BP. Heart you

brookelynpaisley · October 2011

phebesx:
brookelynpaisley:
Mrs Mommy:
brookelynpaisley:
Blsd4given:

Why are you so determined to get testing done? You're on cycle 3 (if I remember correctly from your previous posts)... and I think this is the third time that you've asked. Noone here is going to tell you to run in and start IF testings after 3 cycles... unless your OB/GP/RE or previous medical history suggests it. Impatience is not an IF issue. I know you're excited and just want a kid ASAP. But give you and DH's bodies a chance to work before giving yourselves the IF label... lol.

Seriously. I'd give anything to go back to 6 months ago and have my husband's confidence back. You're been trying THREE months. You're seriously starting to annoy me with the "we should get tested to 'rull' things out." How will that change anything if everything is fine? Will you then wait another cycle, get another hair up your impatient azz and go get an HSG? You only have a 20% chance with perfect timing. Let nature do it's thing for a little while before you go running off doing testing you more than likely (based on stats) need.

And don't site Phebesx as your reason to get an SA done just because she is. You have no idea of her circumstances or discussions with her doctor that led to that testing.

I did say that I was unsure if there were any other factors that was influencing their decision to get this done.

Sometimes I really wish people would read the entire post before commenting. It is really just pointless.

I did read the entire post. I still think you think you should get testing done and seem to think that Phebesx's situation - whatever it is - is a good reason to do so. That's my personal opinion.

Sometimes I really wish people would just not rush into testing because they're small children who want a toy rightnow. It's been three months. Chill the eff out.

Wow... just caught up on this post. And yes, my situation has other factors. Thanks for the call-out MrsMommy. Yes, I've only been TTC since April 2011 but issues have surfaced that require b/w from me and an SA from DH.

Thanks for having my back, BP. Heart you

Heart YOU, lovely

Hiper85 · October 2011

Dragonfly522:
My husband went without too much argument. After all, he watched me go through the blood tests and the scans and the HSG (which was not pleasant....at all.) How could he resist going to do something where he just had to go make himself happy? His procedure does not hurt at all and is way LESS invasive than anything women have to go through if you need more testing. It's a commitment to each other to find out what is going on with both of you so you know what you are dealing with.

Don't worry, he will go.

Thank you I know he will. We talked this evening about it.. He says hes not excited about "jerkin it" at the office. My gyno wants him to go in for it... not bring it in from home. He knows I have been through a lot but hasn't seen to much first hand because he works usually when I can get appointments. I TOTALLY agree with you about the HSG... horrible! If he would have seen my reaction to that there would definitely not be a problem with him going! Lol

Hiper85 · October 2011

brookelynpaisley:
Hiper85:

brookelynpaisley:
How long have you been trying? Were you directed to get an SA by a doctor? If so, they should be able to tell you where to go.

We have been trying for almost two years. Only active with a doctor since june. We were directed by the dr but they never told us where to go? I guess i could always call... Its just so frustrating trying to understand the receptionist!

It may be because my insurance covers testing, but I don't know of any lab here that we can just walk in and ask for a test. There had to be a requisition from the doctor for all our testing, including DH's SA, which was done at an RE facility. Does your practice have a dedicated nurse you can leave a message with instead of a receptionist?

Also, switching out 'i' for 'y' is a nice twist from the usual from the baby names board. Commendable creativity on your part

What do you mean?

As far as I know there is no dedicated nurse. Ill ask my dr tomorrow.

Hiper85 · October 2011

brookelynpaisley:
Hiper85:

brookelynpaisley:
How long have you been trying? Were you directed to get an SA by a doctor? If so, they should be able to tell you where to go.

We have been trying for almost two years. Only active with a doctor since june. We were directed by the dr but they never told us where to go? I guess i could always call... Its just so frustrating trying to understand the receptionist!

It may be because my insurance covers testing, but I don't know of any lab here that we can just walk in and ask for a test. There had to be a requisition from the doctor for all our testing, including DH's SA, which was done at an RE facility. Does your practice have a dedicated nurse you can leave a message with instead of a receptionist?

Also, switching out 'i' for 'y' is a nice twist from the usual from the baby names board. Commendable creativity on your part

What do you mean?

As far as I know there is no dedicated nurse. Ill ask my dr tomorrow.

mrsmommya · October 2011

canthardlywait426:
Mrs Mommy:

I truly have no intentions of getting this procedure done anytime soon. However I do not see the harm in asking a few questions to find out more info.
You said you had been thinking about having it done to rule things out, citing a simple issue (that's really not an issue) as the basis for your "concern" and then asked if it was one of the things you needed to wait a year for. It reads as though you absolutely wanted someone to say "yes! You should totes have it done!"
Stop looking for reasons to be IF. It's not fun. Don't rush the testing. It's only been 3 months. In 7-8 more months, then start looking into these things to do a few months after that.

Yes ma'am you are correct...at one point when I first joined the board and learned of the procedure I thought hey why not.

However after talking with you all and learning that these things take time (even with perfect timing and all things aligned) and there is no reason to rush into something so irrational. And learning a bit about my DH's things that are really more common then I thought.

At this point we have no plans to get this done..or anything else for quite sometime.

Thanks to those who have helped us clear things up!

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