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Stress-Free Sperm Collection for IUI

How to make sperm collection for IUI stress-free

There are few things that are as worrying as having to collect a specimen for an intrauterine insemination, or IUI. Not only must men provide a specimen on demand, but then they get a grade! Here are a few pointers on helping to make “the deed” a little less stressful.

 Tips for sperm collection for IUI

The preferred method of sperm collection for an IUI is through masturbation. Saliva, vaginal secretions, and some lubricants can harm or even kill some of the sperm in the sample. Texas Fertility Center or Austin IVF can provide samples and/or suggestions of approved lubricants to use during collection. If masturbation is not possible for various reasons, collection condoms are available to use during intercourse.

 Abstinence Time

To help achieve better results, it’s best to allow a two to three day abstinence period between an ejaculation and collection. In the sperm cycle, mature sperm will only live inside the male’s body for a few days. Then, they begin to die and are broken down by white blood cells. Therefore, attempting to build up sperm counts by waiting longer between ejaculations can actually backfire and result in a lower count. An abstinence time of less than the recommended time may result in a lower count as well as his body is not able to replenish the mature sperm in time.

 Freezing Sperm

Don’t forget that there is always the option of freezing a specimen at Austin IVF prior to the IUI. This comes in handy if you will be unable to collect a specimen on the day of the IUI for any reason such as travelling or difficulty in collecting.

We hope these tips will help to de-stress specimen collection on the day of your next IUI! Contact us for more information.

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