Semen sample - Collection Condom

[mamapikin]

Hello Ladies,

I had a question regarding the collection condom. Has anyone used this before to collect semen for an IUI/IVF and gotten pregnant? Is it hard to use? Comfortable? So do you take the sample to the RE still in the condom or do you have to empty it into a cup or something yourself before you take it in. "Manual self-help" is impossible for my DH, so we need to find other options and I have heard that this may be a viable option.

 

[wifeyw]

Hello Ladies,

I had a question regarding the collection condom. Has anyone used this before to collect semen for an IUI/IVF and gotten pregnant? Is it hard to use? Comfortable? So do you take the sample to the RE still in the condom or do you have to empty it into a cup or something yourself before you take it in. "Manual self-help" is impossible for my DH, so we need to find other options and I have heard that this may be a viable option.

hey mampikin - I personally haven't used it we were thinking of using it though hes some info i found hope it helps xx GL


About the Male Factor Condom:

Comfortable, sensitive polyurethane condom. Allows you to collect the sample naturally, during intercourse or physician-advised method of achieving ejaculation. Condom is non-spermicidal and maintains spermatozoa viability.

It is strongly recommend that if you haven't used a condom for sample collection and have an upcoming assisted reproduction procedure (like an IUI); purchase 2 kits and practice once with one of the kits, so that all goes smoothly on the BIG day with the other kit!