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Wow! A Wonderful Pre-Seed Story!
Dr. E

I was diagnosed with PCOS in 2004, after learning of the effects of PCOS I knew that I would continue to have difficulty conceiving. I tried many things…..working out, losing weight, birth control, inducing periods, and finally being on Metformin for about 3 years. I searched all over trying to find something that would help/aid in my quest to conceive. One evening I Goggled PCOS and how to conceive and a new site came up. Preseed was the site and after clicking and reading some of the most beautiful stories from women who were also experiencing or had experienced what I was going through made me think I was able to find something to help me. I bought preseed sometime in August/September of 08. I didn’t use the product until late September/October…..but I am happy to say that I was able to conceive and am now 38 weeks pregnant and will be delivering a baby girl on August 17th…or earlier. I am so happy……ecstatic and know that thanks to preseed I was able to conceive. After 5 long years of trying I have my baby. Thank you preseed.   ~ AL

As I have gotten closer to 50, the need for a little lubricant help when applying tampons has increased.  A little dab of Pre’ or Pre-Seed makes the entire process much “smoother”, especially with OB or cardboard types.  I was reminded that I should let the world know this recently when several colleagues mentioned using our products for tampon application, including one with her daughter who has just started the process.

Our isotonic formula has been shown in a peer-reviewed, published study to be less irritating or drying than the leading lubricants.  It is a good choice if you are young, old or anywhere in the middle! I have been trying to think of some delivery system that one could dip the tampon in to, to coat it, rather than blobbing too much on.  If you have any ideas, please eMail us at info@preseed.com.

Dr. E

I recently received a question about using Viagra for a little help with the TTC stress.  Several studies have shown that Viagra can help with sperm sample production in men that become a bit burned out from all the baby dancing or having to provide on demand.  In fact, over 40% of physicians in one survey said they would prescribe Viagra for TTC men in the above situations. Previously, I was also of the opinion that occasional low doses of this drug were likely all right for men while TTC.

However, a recent animal model study by DRJ Glenn et al in Fertility and Sterility titled “Sildenafil citrate (Viagra) impairs fertilization and early embryo development in mice” reports large decreases in embryo development for mouse embryos resulting from males given oral Viagra.  These embryos could not divide normally and failed to reach the appropriate cleavage stage at the right time in 20% or more of the embryos. Altough these studies have not been replicated in people, it does make me a bit concerned about using this class of meds while TTC.

Obviously, for some men, these erectile dysfunction medications are required for ejaculation to occur.  However, for most men it is likely worth trying a few other tricks before pursuing this route.  Specifically, build up your own natural testosterone levels by ejaculating frequently.  At least three times a week (or more) is best, and this can be with or without your partner, if it puts too much strain on all involved. Take a fertility vitamin such as FertilAid.  The trace minerals and antioxidants have been shown to help with libido in farm animal studies.  Have well timed intercourse around ovulation, so that you only “have to have” intercourse 2-3 times in the fertile window.  Some couples babydance daily for a week or so and everyone gets burned out.  Often, these folks quit too soon and don’t actually get the sperm there at the right time. Finally, make sure and mix things up so you make TTC intercourse special.  Using movies or magazines, different locations, and even mixing up positions is all fine, LET HIM CHOOSE what is fun for him.  Pre-Seed and Pre’ can also make it slippery and add some fun foreplay!!  The more stimulated the male partner is, the better quality sperm he will make!

Blessings
Dr E