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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I got a similar pitch from Dominion. Ended up switching to a smaller practice and was pregnant on my first IUI. DH’s sperm wasn’t great, the doctor at the (better) clinic said those analyses can be helpful, also can be meaningless. Have gotten pregnant 3 times since then, naturally. So I’m not a big believer in the semen analysis. [/quote]

That's helpful, thank you. Do you mind if I ask what smaller practice you went to? [/quote]

Yes, VCRM. Sharara also recommends the things you mentioned - diet change, supplements, etc before going into treatment mode. [/quote]

Sounds like a much more wholistic approach, and better way to go. Consider also:

- second semen analysis.  Particularly pay attention to detail; full hydration is important, a multivitamin can’t hurt, no alcohol and especially NO marijuana or CBDs, no biking, etc.

Make him follow the instructions exactly.  Involve yourself in the process to be certain he’s following the instructions.

The 98% figure seems worrying; all the more reason to double check here.  contamination is common and can give bad results (men are careless with these details).

Good luck![/quote]

We talked last week about requesting a second semen analysis actually because he did read after the fact that hydration is key, limiting alcohol, etc. The day before the sample was taken, we had just gotten back from a trip during which there was alcohol, lots of salty food, not very good hydration. So I'm really wondering if results would be different.

Is it easy to request a second semen analysis? I'll be sure to ask that question of SGF too.

Thank you! [/quote]

Requesting a second analysis is super easy.  The analysis is extremely common since it’s also used post - vasectomy too.

Insurance should cover all of it.  Check ahead of time with the clinic if they are now open, or drop off-only (1 hour).[/quote]

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