Snip question

[BalloonSlayer]

Probably not the right place to ask this but the other thread about condoms reminded me to ask.

DH had the snip in January. He is supposed to provide some samples of you-know-what, a couple of months apart, for testing. I think the first one was supposed to be done two or three months after the op, which means he should have done it already.

HOWEVER . . . the leaflet from the clinic suggests that before testing, we "flush the system" through [their words] 15 - 20 times. Well, sorry, we're trying but we've got three kids, including a new baby and we haven't even got a bedroom to ourselves at the moment !! I think we might have managed 15 times since January, but not 20

Does anyone think that matters? Surely if sperm can only survive in your fanjo for 48 hours they can't survive in a man's tubes for three months? Or am I being supremely ignorant?

I know the simple answer is to test and see but DH is reluctant to go through the test if it's too soon, yet I am fed up with sodding condoms and would like a bit of spontaneity back (maybe we'd reach the magic 20 then, whoopee)

Any advice would be welcome.

I hate to say it, but DH's took 9 months for the samples to clear. Even then they ended up having to give us a special letter saying that even though there were still some swimmers they were now of poor quality, so they gave him the all clear. Initially they were talking about redoing it!
Like you we struggled to "clear the pipes" , but it really is worth putting the samples in. DH got used to depositing his little bottle every fortnight for 9 mths!

Oh no! Bloody hell! 9 months !!! [dismayed face]

But you are right and I will encourage him to get his tests done. At least that will be another pipe-clearing session each fortnight to add to the total

"pipe-cleaning..." Only the British......

Yes surely some sex with himself should help up the tally!

Ah but DH, although sexy and uninhibited in other ways, is surprisingly coy on that one subject . . .

This shyness has, pardon the pun, rubbed off on me somewhat, so I am not sure I can suggest he has a Clarkson without feeling a bit embarrassed myself .

Sorry this thread really made me . DH was "done" back in August and the rate we are going it will be 9 years not 9 months before he is clear!!

I thought it was only us...the literature said to try and "do it" (my words) 3 times a week minimum. In my dreams at the moment (similar excuses/reasons to the op).

DH had his in Jan as well , and is in the process of sending his samples at the moment( well not exactly this moment)

We were told he had to come 30 times before the first sample as sperm can be stored for up to 3 months.

We saw it as a challenge , and I must say has made it great fun

9 months!!!!!

Dh has just sent his sample off. He had it done in January too.

How long does it take for the results to come back?

According to my dh (but I believe it may vary in different areas) he produces one sample, then returns 4 weeks later. He got the impression that they can tell him straight away at the 2nd appt if he is now "clear". Can't wait...

We get a letter in the post a couple of days after 2nd sample - Thats this friday

I'm fingers crossed planning a condom disposal party!!!

The results were always really quick from each sample, i think it was handed in on a tuesday and we got them the friday/saturday of the same week.

I just thought that I would post saying that my dh has got his results back and they were clear and that he doesnt have to produce another sample.

It must vary in different areas on what you have to do.
Very odd.

i do hope DH gets a leaflet telling him we have to do it

Congrats on the clear NBG

Yeah woohoo!

Note to self: must get DH to give that sample!!!