{"id":5228,"date":"2011-03-01T21:38:34","date_gmt":"2011-03-01T21:38:34","guid":{"rendered":""},"modified":"2011-03-01T21:38:34","modified_gmt":"2011-03-01T21:38:34","slug":"what-should-i-expect-at-a-sperm-lab-ask-dr-doyle","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/2011\/03\/what-should-i-expect-at-a-sperm-lab-ask-dr-doyle\/","title":{"rendered":"What should I expect at a sperm lab? Ask Dr. Doyle"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>QUESTION:  My partner and I are beginning to research sperm labs, but we&#8217;re not sure what to look for in comparison.  We know there&#8217;s testing involved, but does each sperm lab do the same thing to the &#8220;donations&#8221;?<\/p>\n<p>DR. DOYLE: The actual testing done to do <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ctfertility.com\/semen-analysis\" target=\"_blank\">a simple semen analysis is pretty standard<\/a> but the experience can definitely vary. For example, you might want to ask: how are on-site collections done? How private is the collection room? What specific &#8220;viewing materials&#8221; if any are available? Can your partner join you in the room? And can you skip the whole laboratory scene and bring the sample in from home? The whole thing is admittedly a bit strange so anything a lab can do to increase your comfort level is always nice.<\/p>\n<p><P><TABLE WIDTH=100% BORDER=\"1\" cellpadding=\"10\" cellspacing=\"10\"><TR><TD><br \/>\n<center><H3><cite>Ask Dr. Doyle<\/cite><\/H3><\/center><UL><br \/>\n<LI><a href=\"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/uncategorized\/we-re-trying-to-learn-more-about-fertility-drugs-positive-and-negative-effects-what-types-do-you-recommend-ask-dr-doyle\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>We&#8217;re trying to learn more about fertility drugs (positive and negative effects). What types do you recommend?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<LI><a href=\"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/uncategorized\/a-friend-told-me-that-fertility-problems-can-be-covered-by-some-insurance-companies-is-this-true-ask-dr-doyle\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>A friend told me that fertility problems can be covered by some insurance companies.  Is this true?  Do you know which insurance companies assist lesbians who want to get pregnant?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<LI><a href=\"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/uncategorized\/what-should-we-expect-from-our-first-visit-to-a-fertility-doctor-ask-dr-doyle\/\" target=\"_blank\"><strong>What should we expect from our first visit to a fertility doctor?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<LI><a href=\"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/uncategorized\/what-determination-does-my-sexual-past-have-on-chances-of-getting-pregnant-ask-dr-doyle\/\"><strong>What determination does my sexual past have on chances of getting pregnant?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<LI><a href=\"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/uncategorized\/is-the-age-of-an-egg-donor-important-ask-dr-doyle\/\"><strong>Is the age of an egg donor important?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<LI><a href=\"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/uncategorized\/as-canadians-we-need-a-surrogate-in-the-us-how-many-trips-should-we-plan-to-make-during-this-process-ask-dr-doyle\/\"><strong>As Canadians we need a surrogate in the US. How many trips should we plan to make during this process?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<LI><a href=\"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/uncategorized\/how-can-i-find-the-perfect-surrogate-for-me-ask-dr-doyle\/\"><strong>How can I find the perfect surrogate for me?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<LI> <a href=\"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/uncategorized\/what-should-we-know-about-egg-donation-ask-dr-doyle\/\"><strong>What should we know about egg donation?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<LI> <a href=\"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/uncategorized\/one-dad-versus-two-ask-dr-doyle\/\"><strong>One dad or two?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<LI> <a href=\"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/uncategorized\/why-can-t-we-get-pregnant-at-home-ask-dr-doyle\/\"><strong>Why can&#8217;t we get pregnant at home?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<LI><a href=\"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/uncategorized\/what-do-we-do-with-unused-embryos-ask-dr-doyle\/\"><strong>What do we do with unused embryos?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<LI><a href=\"https:\/\/proudparenting.com\/uncategorized\/can-i-donate-my-eggs-to-a-gay-couple-ask-dr-doyle\/\"><strong>Can I donate my eggs to a gay couple?<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n<br \/>\nIVF specialist &#8211; <strong>Michael Doyle, M.D.<\/strong> &#8211; wants to answer your questions about various aspects of in vitro fertilization. <a href=\"mailto:jeff@proudparenting.com\"><strong>Do you have a question for Dr. Doyle<\/strong>?  If so, let us know<\/a>.<P><br \/>\n<Strong>About Dr. Michael Doyle<\/Strong><br \/>\n<I>Dr. Doyle is the founder and medical director of <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ctfertility.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Connecticut Fertility Associates<\/a> which specializes in Reproductive Medicine, Egg Donation and Surrogacy. Since he opened his practice in 1991, over 4,500 babies have been born to families who have been successfully treated by Dr. Doyle, including over 500 to LGBT families. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.ctfertility.com\/node\/152\" target=\"_blank\">His offices are located in Connecticut and New York City<\/a>.<\/I><br \/>\n<\/UL><br \/>\n<\/TD><\/TR><\/TABLE><br \/>\n<\/P><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>QUESTION: My partner and I are beginning to research sperm labs, but we&#8217;re not sure what to look for in<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"ngg_post_thumbnail":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[195,19],"tags":[10751],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v22.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\n<title>What should I expect at a sperm lab? 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