What you need to know about:

Semen Collection

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Average Cost:

$120

Recovery Period:

No downtime

Permanence:

Not specified

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Overview of

Semen Collection

in Thailand

For a successful embryo to form, a sperm from the male must fertilize the ovum or egg from the female.

Anatomically, the sperms are formed of a head that contains the genetic material, the body which contains the cells providing energy for the sperm to swim, and the tail which is responsible for the sperm movement.

The sperms are produced in millions from the testes and then released inside a fluid called semen. The semen collection procedure is advised to study the sperms in terms of numbers, vitality, and structure for fertility purposes.

If all test is proven to be normal, we can go further with In-Vitro fertilization (IVF) or fertilization directly inside the uterus (Intrauterine insemination).

Goals of

Semen Collection

In case of failure of natural pregnancy or the desire for sperm preservation, a semen collection procedure is advised.

Sperms are examined to identify any abnormalities related to vitality, number, and anatomy. If there is nothing wrong, the treatment options for fertilization (IVF or intrauterine insemination) or freezing is discussed.

Price of

Semen Collection

Average Cost

$120

Price Range

$105-135

Pros and cons of

Semen Collection

Pros

semen collection is a simple procedure with no complications.
provide answers for the cause of male infertility to provide the most suitable treatment option.
required for IVF and artificial insemination procedures.

Cons

it may be an embarrassing procedure for some.
the semen collection procedure is mainly performed through masturbation which is prohibited in some religions. In this case, other techniques may be used, please talk to your healthcare provider.

How it works:

Semen Collection

To perform a successful semen collection, you must be relaxed. The collection is usually performed in the hospital or fertility clinic in a private room using a clean sterilized container supplied by the staff.

To ensure hygiene, thoroughly wash your hands and genital area with soap and rinse with a lot of water prior to initiating the collection.

The most common and efficient way for semen collection is through masturbation. Sexual intercourse then outside ejaculation inside the cup is not an efficient way.

Note that lubricants and condoms cannot be used during the process, but if you face any problems, talk to your doctor and do not attempt to use the commercially available lubricants and condoms — as they may contain spermicidal contents (materials that kill your sperm). Your doctor may supply you with a special type of condom or lubricant if needed.

Do not touch the inside of the container with your hands and never try to transfer any spilled specimen inside the cup.

After finishing, close the container, put it in the delivery area, and inform the responsible staff. Make sure that the sticker on the cup contains your information.

In case the sample is collected at home, please bring it within one hour after collection as sperms are not vital for a long time outside the human body. Store it at room temperature.

Avoid any attempt to freeze the sample to prevent sample deterioration. Make sure to label the specimen with your unique ID or name.

Preparation before

Semen Collection

Pre - treatment

Before the procedure day, your doctor may provide you with some instructions to get a successful sample. These may include that you must abstain from any sexual activity (sexual intercourse, ejaculation, and masturbation) two to seven days before the day of the collection.

Also, your doctor may advise you to decrease smoking, alcohol consumption and of course, drugs intake before the procedure. In case you are on any regular medications, inform your doctor about it. These will be put into consideration during the sample examination procedure. You may be given related instructions regarding your routine medications (quitting or shifting to another alternative).

Recovery after

Semen Collection

Post - treatment

The semen collection procedure is a simple procedure that requires no special precautions afterward. You may continue your daily schedule as usual and wait for your next visit with your doctor to collect the results.

Risks & side effects

Semen collection is a non-invasive procedure to assess male infertility that holds absolutely no harm. Millions of sperms are produced every day and it takes around 64 days to fully mature so you don’t have to worry about the decrease of your sperms reserve after semen collection procedure.

The results of investigations performed on collected semen is not a guarantee of success of IVF, as fertilization does not depend solely on the male only. Nevertheless, it helps to assess the sperm quality and narrow down the cause of infertility for couples actively trying to conceive, so that doctors can suggest a suitable follow-up treatment plan.

FAQs:

Semen Collection

Is it better to abstain for long periods of time in order to obtain a good specimen?

The normal waiting period before semen collection where you hold any sexual activity is two to seven days. This range provide the best sample as it ensures the presence of sufficient amount of sperms in the semen sample.

It is not advised to wait a longer period than a week as this increase the chance that sperms may die or lose their motility. In only few cases (notable problems related to sperm number or semen amount) you doctor may advise to wait more than seven days, but do not go the extra mile without medical recommendation to prevent that all efforts go in vain.

How will I know if I have collected enough sample of semen?

The typical amount of semen that needs to be collected is about 1.5 ml (or one third of a teaspoon). Even though it seems to be a small amount but it is more than sufficient. Doctors only need a small amount of sample to study the sperms’ viability, so the volume of the semen fluid is rather irrelevant.

Can I collect my sperm sample via intercourse?

The best method for semen collection is through masturbation directly into the provided specimen cup.

But in case masturbation is not applicable for any reason (religious, personal or medical), another way is through intercourse while using a special type of condom. This condom is safe and toxic free on the sperms which make it different from the commercial types of condoms which contain spermicidal components.

In case semen is collected through intercourse while using this specific type of condom, you must be present while the health personal collects the sample from the condom to create your Guthrie card which stores DNA from a sample you provide to act a reference to the semen sample.

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