https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 26 Apr 2026 15:46:54 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/some-questions-about-initial-re-tests#post-2094312 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 10:32:25 +0000 YogiRunner 2094312@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@happygal @leialou thank you! I know the timing question is super confusing! He's going in today. Our main concern was that it's tough to give a sperm sample and then immediately BD "on schedule" in our fertile window, but we'll just start trying tomorrow instead of today. Giving up an early fertile day is probably worth getting the results in quickly!</p> <p>Thanks again for the input. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/some-questions-about-initial-re-tests#post-2094297 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 10:26:52 +0000 Mrs. Pickle 2094297@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>If you want to be treated next cycle then your DH should do his SA as soon as possible. Medications like Clomid have to be taken in the first few days of your cycle. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/some-questions-about-initial-re-tests#post-2094288 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 10:23:42 +0000 Happygal 2094288@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hmm. I've read this a few times and I'm not sure I understand the timing of things. But basically, yes, follow the RE's orders of waiting two days before your husband's SA. No need for a 10 day wait!</p> <p>You have to start fertility drugs on specific days, so you usually can't start mid cycle.</p> <p>Waiting and trying to be patient is the name of the infertility treatment game. So hard, especially when you've been trying for awhile. Hang in there! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/some-questions-about-initial-re-tests#post-2094263 Wed, 04 Mar 2015 10:15:10 +0000 YogiRunner 2094263@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>For anyone that did initial testing with their RE, I have some questions about timing and results... </p> <p>I am on CD12 with a normal O date of CD16-18. I had my Day 3 bloodwork and HSG already, so now we're just waiting for DH to get his SA before looking at results and discussing treatment options. The issue though is that they say to hold off on BD'ing for 2 days before the test, and we are in our fertile window. Even if we ignored those instructions, I don't want to waste the swimmers if that makes sense! I want them nice and replenished by the time we BD. :silly: So do we wait a good 10 days before he goes for his SA, or will that be too late for us to discuss the results and get started with treatment for the next cycle? Do you have decide before your cycle starts or can you start Clomid or anything else mid-cycle?</p> <p>I am totally clueless, and I'm not convinced my RE's assistant will be able to answer these questions. Thank you! </p>