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SA same day as Ovidrel shot, is it bad?

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Ok, on Tuesday I am going in for the u/s and bloodwork after using Clomid. Depending on how it all comes back I do the Ovidrel on Tues. night for timed intercourse that night and then every other day.

My question or possible dilemma, my husband who has dragged his feet to do the sperm analysis is finally saying ok, he will do it. So I called and asked if I can drop it off when I go.

But that means he has to produce swimmers twice that day. Do you think it matters? Do you think I should cancel him?

In a way I want it done because I wonder if the beer drinking and his back surgery has lessened his swimmers.

What do you think? Cancel or just do it??? Thanks girls!
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My DH drinks beer and when he went for his count and sperm work up it was great. I am not sure about surgery only because I don't know the effects meds could do. Is he on meds everyday. I would call the office ans ask about the 2 times in one day thing. What if you bring it in the next day after youe app.? Best of luck to you!!!
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If your DH has a natural problem with his swimmers than beer, medications etc could make a significant difference. For the SA we were told to abstain from BD for 2-3 days. If he did the SA first and then BD with you after that would not be such a problem if he has no issues with his sperm. If it turns out he does, then you may lessen your chances. Why not BD and then when you finish ovulating, a couple of days later get him to do the SA. That way you get the best of both. Good luck!
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I was told that DH should abstain from any activity that would involve him producing a specimen a few days before IUI so you might not want to have him do the s/a the same day as you are suposed to BD but maybe ask your nurse or Dr
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I'd wait for his test until after you ovulate. MY DH loves his beer - but for our four IUIs, his washed counts have been 28mil, 78mil, 127mil, and 161mil. Yes - it goes up each time and it's always a proud moment for him when he gets his sheet of paper with the count on it. I hope he doesn't go into a deep depression the first time the count is lower than the last.
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Has he had a SA before?

I think you're ok because the Ovridrel triggers ovulation to happen 24-48 hrs later..so if you have intercourse that night, then skip a night, then have it again--you should be just in time for when you ovulate.
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