Secondary IF

Pre Seed vs. Conceive Plus

So any opinions on these two?
My first RE told me to not use any, even if they claim to be sperm friendly. 
With my 2nd RE he didnt say anything, so we tried Pre Seed and after using up the whole tube and no success, I am wondering if I should get a 2nd tube or try Conceive Plus instead.....
Do you ladies use either?
Me: 38, DH: 41
TTC#2 since Feb 2013
10/13: 1st IUI, BFN
02/14: 2nd IUI, BFN
03/14: HSG done, found out right tube is slightly blocked
04/14: 3rd IUI, BFN
05/14: 4th IUI, BFN
07/14: IVF no. 1, BFN
11/14: IVF no. 2, BFP



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Re: Pre Seed vs. Conceive Plus

  • I like preseed as a lube, and we were using for this last BFP, I started using it when we started TTC #2 though, so it was over 2 years. I really don't think it hinders anything, and I like that it feels natural. I've never tried the other stuff. 


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    Trying for #2 since Oct 11
    732973 Clomid Cycles
    2 IUIs 
    3 Fresh IVFs= 1 Ectopic treated with MTX
    Spontaneous pregnancy #2= Ectopic #2= lost left tube
    Spontaneous pregnancy #3= DD2 January 29, 2016
    Spontaneous pregnancy #4= Ectopic #3
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    I was using PreSeed for my BFP with my DD. And I've been using it again this time around, although not getting the result I'm hoping for, obviously :). I like using PreSeed. I hadn't heard of Conceive Plus until this post.
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    TTC #2 since April 2012

    Year 1 - nothing

    Year 2 - two m/c

    Year 3 - unexplained diagnosis & 4 failed IUIs with Clomid/Letrozole

    Year 4 - still unexplained & 3 failed IUIs with Follistim & Ovidral

    Year 5 - trying on our own

  • Thanks for the replies ladies. 

    @ksvend, this is what's on their website:
    "The only fertility-friendly personal lubricant with Calcium and Magnesium ions, Conceive Plus® is clinically shown to be safe for sperm, helping trying-to-conceive couples increase their chances of getting pregnant."

    I'm not sure how much calcium and magnesium ions would help though. 
    Me: 38, DH: 41
    TTC#2 since Feb 2013
    10/13: 1st IUI, BFN
    02/14: 2nd IUI, BFN
    03/14: HSG done, found out right tube is slightly blocked
    04/14: 3rd IUI, BFN
    05/14: 4th IUI, BFN
    07/14: IVF no. 1, BFN
    11/14: IVF no. 2, BFP



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  • I've only used pre-seed since TTC #1. I think it feels the most natural. But fuck that shit is pricey!
    Me: 36, DH: 36
    DH's SA = normal
    1 tube only wonder
    AFC 3-5, AMH 0.30

    BFP #1 3/29/11.  EDD 12/4/11... Missed m/c 5/9/11. Cytotec fail. D&C 5/17/11.
    BFP #2   7/5/11.  EDD 3/14/12... Our rainbow Kellen born 3/14/12 via c/s.
    BFP #3 5/30/13.  EDD 2/8/14...  6wk u/s HB 126. 8wk u/s lost HB. D&C 7/12/13.
    BFP #4 2/18/14.  EDD 10/30/14... Ruptured ectopic with L tube removed & D&C 3/7/14.
    BFP #5 7/27/14.  EDD 4/9/15...  m/c @ 5w4d.

    IVF #1    Oct 2014 - antagonist protocol: 9R, 7M, 5F. 3dt of 3 Grade 2 embies. BFN. 
    IVF #2    Jan 2015 cancelled due to dominant follicle.  Converted to IUI #1. BFFN
    IVF #2.1 March 2015 cancelled due to dominant follicle.

    BFP #6  (SUPRISE!) 3/19/15.  EDD 11/30/15...  CP at 4w2d.
    IUI #2:    Clomid + Follistim = 3 follies. BFN.
    IVF #2.2 May 2015 - horrible response to micro lupron flare protocol: 3R, 3M, 3F. 3dt of 2 Grade 3 embies. BFFN. 

    BFP #7 (beyond surprised again!) 4/26/16. EDD 1/5/17. beautiful betas!!!! and then near-fatal hemorrhagic corpus luteum. turns out baby was ectopic after all; another lap 5/6 (@24dpo).

    the universe can fuck off.


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    Kissmark said:
    Thanks for the replies ladies. 

    @ksvend, this is what's on their website:
    "The only fertility-friendly personal lubricant with Calcium and Magnesium ions, Conceive Plus® is clinically shown to be safe for sperm, helping trying-to-conceive couples increase their chances of getting pregnant."

    I'm not sure how much calcium and magnesium ions would help though. 
    I'm not sure about calcium & magnesium either :).
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    TTC #2 since April 2012

    Year 1 - nothing

    Year 2 - two m/c

    Year 3 - unexplained diagnosis & 4 failed IUIs with Clomid/Letrozole

    Year 4 - still unexplained & 3 failed IUIs with Follistim & Ovidral

    Year 5 - trying on our own

  • We used conceive plus for a year w no success- BUT we are SEVERE MFI so we don't count
    January 2007- Stop BCP! Let's DO this!
    June 2010- MFI. BS. IVF! Ectopic. BS. image

    November 2010- FAILED FET! BS!
    January 2011- BFP FET! TWINS!
    February 2011- lost twin. BS. image

    SEPTEMBER 2011- DD Born! Most awesome girl in the world!

    November 2013- FAILED FET! BS! (screw you November FETs)
    April Fresh Cycle, FAILED. Frozen embryos frozen for future FETs.
    FROZEN CYCLE JUNE! BFP
    BABY BOY VINCENT!
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  • My RE said either pre-seed or mineral oil- it is also sperm friendly, but a little messy...
  • We used Zestica after positive reviews that I had read online about it either on the Bump or another forum that I was browsing at the time. I mean I didn't get pregnant so not sure if it helped but I don't have complaints about it.

    I also used Robitussin for increasing CM and wow that made a massive difference. 
    Me: 32, DH: 33
    DS #1: April 2010
    DS #2: July 2015 (preemie born at 31 weeks) - our little miracle conceived through ART - unexplained secondary infertility/adenomyosis
  • I didn't like Pre Seed.  I thought it dried and got sticky.  We either go natural, or use coconut oil. 
    Happily Mrs. C 
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    start ttc #1 in Jan 2009
    dx PCOS in May 2010, begin metformin
    Two failed clomid cycles (made lining too thin)
    Started acupuncture while saving for IVF in Sept 2011
    Add herbal infusions to the mix in Dec 2011
    Hoping holistic approach works!!!

    BFP on April 2012 at 11dpo
    Meepy Man born on Jan 2013 - Hip Hip Hurray!

    Ready to start ttc #2 April 2013, but plan to be an extended BF'er
    Back on metformin Aug 2013
    Restart herbal infusions Sept 2013 - currently drinking nettle, oatstraw, and red raspberry leaf
    DS weaned in April 2014
    Taking a break from herbs and just riding the healthy train.  
    Planning medicated cycle end of summer.  FX I get KU before then!!!
  • Personally, I didn't really feel the difference, I hoarded that shit for fertile window only. Other than it being sperm friendly, it felt like lube to me

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