If you can’t live without lube, Masterson says you can use Pre-Seed, an FDA-approved “fertility-friendly” lubricant developed by doctors. It’s pH-balanced to match fertile cervical mucus as well as the pH of his sperm, so it won’t hurt your odds of conceiving.
Does Pre-Seed help keep sperm inside?
One study, “In Vitro Effects of Coital Lubricants and Synthetic and Natural Oils on Sperm Motility Fertility and Sterility,” finds that Pre-Seed is not only safe for conception, but sperm actually perform significantly better on key fertility measures than an array of other lubricants.
What exactly does Pre-Seed do?
Pre‑Seed™ Fertility‑Friendly Lubricant mimics natural fertile fluids and helps to relieve vaginal dryness. Its moisture is delivered in the same pH, osmolality and viscosity (consistency) as fertile cervical fluids (mucus).
Does Preseed lubricant really work?
Don’t use this product! My fertility doctor is also a biochemist. When he dropped some preseed on the sperm sample under the microscope, he watched the sperm die instantly. The preseed killed every sperm within minutes.
How long do sperm live with Pre-Seed?
Sperm exposed to Pre-Seed had the best vitality (live sperm) numbers, with 92% still alive after two hours of exposure. ConceivePlus was next best, with just over 70% still alive two hours after collection. Both Pre-Seed and Conceive Plus left more sperm alive after two hours compared to the lab control.
Does Pre-Seed increase chance of twins?
There have been some small studies that suggest folic acid may increase the likelihood of conceiving multiples. But there aren’t any large-scale studies to confirm that this increases your chances for multiples. If you are trying to get pregnant, taking folic acid will help protect your baby’s brain development.
Can I use Pre-Seed before ovulation?
Many women apply it vaginally at least 15 mins prior to having intercourse to improve the success rate for pregnancy. It is advisable to use it during your ovulation period as the chances of sperm reaching the ovum are higher in your fertile days.
Is Conceive Plus or Pre-Seed better?
Conclusions: Pre-seed® was the lubricant which had the least negative effect on sperm function, with Conceive Plus® a close second, due to the significantly higher sperm motility and vitality parameters measured following lubricant exposure.
What lubricant can I use when trying to conceive?
A quick look at the best fertility-friendly lubricants
Most popular: Fairhaven Health BabyDance Fertility Lubricant.Most convenient: Conceive Plus Fertility Lubricant.Expert’s choice: Pre-Seed Fertility Lubricant.Best all-natural lube: Good Clean Love Biogenesis Fertility Lubricant.Best reviews: Natalist The Lube.
How long does it take for sperm to reach the egg?
Once the sperm enters the reproductive system, it can take about 30-45 minutes to reach the egg. For this, it is important to have a healthy sperm which has the right kind of motility to reach the egg and fertilize it. Once inside the body of a woman, a healthy sperm can live up to 2-5 days.
