tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post115453826638090194..comments2023-08-15T05:02:58.115-04:00Comments on Stirrup Queens and Sperm Palace Jesters: Semen AnalysisLollipop Goldsteinhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01020874415819057995noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-30062616318742267392008-12-01T13:00:00.000-05:002008-12-01T13:00:00.000-05:00My husband gets to bring his sample in with him th...My husband gets to bring his sample in with him the morning of. He's curious as to what he should put the cup in. paper bag, plastic? anyone have any ideas?Melis.sahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11383636143112620937noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1156831605962720682006-08-29T02:06:00.000-04:002006-08-29T02:06:00.000-04:00Not a guy, but partially in answer to the above qu...Not a guy, but partially in answer to the above question:<BR/><BR/>There is also a Sperm Chromatin Structure Assay (SCSA - I might have that wording ever so slightly wrong) that can be done as well. It measures the percentage of chromosomal damage in the genes carried by your sperm.<BR/><BR/>This is not part of a normal SA, and results can be abnormal whether or not your standard SA is ok.<BR/><BR/>Usually this is not a first-line test, although if going for more invasive/costly treatments (IVF) it might be a good idea to have it done upfront. <BR/><BR/>We are currently awaiting results for this test because of poor freeze/thaw embryo survival (only 30%) and having had two chemical pregnancies for three transfers (the other being negative, of course). Also, if you have recurrent implantation failure or early miscarriages, this is a good test to request. Basically do an SCSA if anything casts doubt on the genetic quality of your embryos.<BR/><BR/>If you have a high % of chromosomal damage, there is very little you can do to treat it. However, frequent (daily) ejaculation helps keep those sperm fresh, and TESA or other biopsy-type techniques can get a better quality of sperm.<BR/><BR/>IMPORTANT: some clinics infer that if you have over 30% damage, you should give up and use donor sperm. As always, things just aren't that clear-cut. You can still use your own sperm, but you have to be prepared for lower success rates.<BR/><BR/>BeaBeahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11877513815828460269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-30259745.post-1154538728838369742006-08-02T13:12:00.000-04:002006-08-02T13:12:00.000-04:00I'd be curious to hear from guys who couldn't trea...I'd be curious to hear from guys who couldn't treat their male factor IF (how did you know it was the end of the line? When was the heads up?) as well as those who have tried some of these surgeries and not had them successful. What's your advice on next steps?Lollipop Goldsteinhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01020874415819057995noreply@blogger.com