Marijuana use has also been linked to lowered sperm count. Douches, Lubricants, And Soap Anything that is introduced in your cervical canal during or immediately following intercourse has the potential to kill sperm. This is true for douches, commercial lubricants such as K-Y jelly, and even plain old soap. While soap won't kill all of the sperm, if you shower immediately after sex, don't use it in the vaginal area. Overheating Men trying to conceive have traditionally been told to steer clear of hot tubs, saunas, and steam rooms and to avoid wearing tight-fitting briefs, in order to prevent their sperm from overheating.
Fertility testing can take months to complete.
First, you and your partner will be checked to see whether you're producing and releasing eggs, and if he's producing sperm, and how much. From there, the specialist will try to determine whether you have an open pathway in your reproductive tract that allows sperm to travel to an egg. This test is done by injecting a liquid dye into your uterus that then travels through the fallopian tubes. Your doctor views the dye on an X ray, which allows her to spot any blockages, such as those due to fibroids. A postcoital test, performed as close to ovulation as possible, is done within two hours after intercourse to make sure there's sperm present.