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Self insemination - worried

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ParrotFeey · 23/04/2022 10:31

I’m pregnant following self insemination at home with DP for his personal reasons. I’m now worried the syringe from the website damaged the sperm or something. I don’t know really, just scared. I have the odd stomach cramp and always think it’s that something isn’t right.

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Regenbogen22 · 23/04/2022 11:29

The damaged sperm wouldn't have made it to the egg. Don't worry.
And mild cramping is normal in early pregnancy. How many weeks are you?

OtiMama · 23/04/2022 14:05

Cramping is totally normal. I'm no expert but I would be surprised if a damaged sperm would result in pregnancy, so doubt it is that.

GrowBabyGrow · 23/04/2022 21:30

Congratulations! Sperm is so so much tinier than the syringe, you won't have damaged them!

Hp345 · 07/05/2022 19:32

Congratulations! That's amazing news and try not to worry, the damaged sperm wont have made it to the egg.
I am currently on cycle 5 of home insemination but literally everything leaks out straight away which is really disheartening. Am I doing something wrong?

Regenbogen22 · 07/05/2022 19:45

Hp345 · 07/05/2022 19:32

Congratulations! That's amazing news and try not to worry, the damaged sperm wont have made it to the egg.
I am currently on cycle 5 of home insemination but literally everything leaks out straight away which is really disheartening. Am I doing something wrong?

@Hp345 I just lay on my back with bum propped up, legs in the air as you do 😅Inserted the 5ml syringe, plunged slowly, had an orgasm, slipped in a softcup and lay there for a bit.

But I mean, that was probably all overkill - think about the woman being on top during sex....conception also occurs even if gravity is against it!

Regenbogen22 · 07/05/2022 19:53

@Hp345 if you want to discuss further just post on your thread on the Conception board, it's better suited there!

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