Trying to conceive can be very
stressful for many couples. It can lead to increased vaginal dryness during
intimacy. Clinical studies have shown that most female lubricants (even those labelled
“non-spermicidal”) may damage sperm and interfere with the role of the cervical
mucus. They should be avoided when you are ready to become pregnant.
Generally, the vagina's acidic
secretions can kill sperm, but given that the cervical mucus produced just
before ovulation is alkaline, it protects the sperm. Artificial lubricants
prevent the sperm from reaching the cervical mucus quickly, so they die in the
acidic environment of the vagina before making it inside the uterus. (One brand
of lubricant on the market, called Pre-Seed that is said to be designed not to
damage sperm.)
Pre-Seed is unique as it was developed
by a female Sperm Physiologist. It’s plant based arabinogalactan provides
antioxidant support and most doctors recommend it as it relieves vaginal dryness
without harming sperm and has been shown to be less irritating than other vaginal lubricant gels. Pre-Seed comes in a tube with 9 applicators. It is designed for
both external and internal lubricant application to best mimic natural
secretions.
The American Society of Reproductive
Medicine designates PreSeed as a lubricant of choice for couples trying to
conceive in the Society's Optimizing
Natural Fertility guidelines (Fertility & Sterility 2008; 90: S1-S6).
Be very careful when using lubricants
as any artificial lubricant for women, whether store-bought or found at home (such as egg
whites or mineral oil), presents a potential problem. If vaginal dryness is an
issue, you should also spend time on foreplay, taking your time leading up to
intercourse. Spend around 15 to 20 minutes of stimulation to get in the mood.
If you still have minimal mucus despite all attempts at foreplay, try using Pre-seed lubricating gel. It’s formula will not harm sperm and it may be just the thing to reduce the stress associated with trying to get pregnant. It may be difficult to locate Pre-seed in India but it is available in some on-line stores like www.home-check.net.in.
If you still have minimal mucus despite all attempts at foreplay, try using Pre-seed lubricating gel. It’s formula will not harm sperm and it may be just the thing to reduce the stress associated with trying to get pregnant. It may be difficult to locate Pre-seed in India but it is available in some on-line stores like www.home-check.net.in.