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bethsiar
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Name: Beth
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Has anyone gotten DH a sperm analysis?
My doc suggested it and told me where to drop it off, but Im wondering if this is covered by health insurance and if not how much it is going to cost us?
What kind of things other than fertility can a sperm test tell you?
Thanks!
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Posted 2/7/06 3:47 PM |
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DRMom
Two in Blue
Member since 5/05 20223 total posts
Name: Melissa
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Re: Has anyone gotten DH a sperm analysis?
I've seen these at Eckerd not sure if it will provide the info you need or you can call the insurance co.
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Posted 2/7/06 4:05 PM |
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Diane
Hope is Contagious....catch it
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Name: D
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Re: Has anyone gotten DH a sperm analysis?
yes, that was the first thing they did. They ckecked his sperm befor ethey even checked me out. I was covered.
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Posted 2/7/06 4:23 PM |
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bethsiar
LIF Adult
Member since 9/05 1390 total posts
Name: Beth
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Re: Has anyone gotten DH a sperm analysis?
Posted by Diane
yes, that was the first thing they did. They ckecked his sperm befor ethey even checked me out. I was covered.
I have GHI, under the City of New York plan which I think covers a lot... how did you find out if you were covered? My doc said she didnt know.
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Posted 2/7/06 4:27 PM |
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leighla
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Name: Lauren
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Re: Has anyone gotten DH a sperm analysis?
For us, it was DH's insurance that had to cover it, not mine. He has a very basic Aetna plan and it was 80% covered.
I think it only cost $150, but don't quote me.
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Posted 2/7/06 4:36 PM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
Member since 5/05 11357 total posts
Name: Kathy
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Re: Has anyone gotten DH a sperm analysis?
My Dhs insurance covered it, 100% They can tell the quantity of the sperm and also the quality of the sperm. Its very important to have done, IMO.
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Posted 2/7/06 4:52 PM |
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robcoll1002
My Beautiful Babies
Member since 5/05 2073 total posts
Name: Colleen
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Re: Has anyone gotten DH a sperm analysis?
My insurance did not cover it and I just got the bill. 175.00 for sperm washing, 375.00 for IUI.
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Posted 2/7/06 5:34 PM |
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dooodles
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Member since 5/05 11997 total posts
Name: Because 2 people fell in love
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Re: Has anyone gotten DH a sperm analysis?
My gyn sent DH to where he needed to have his SA. We just got back his results yesterday so I'm still waiting to see how much his insurance company covers.
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Posted 2/7/06 7:44 PM |
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neenie
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Re: Has anyone gotten DH a sperm analysis?
if you have the book that explains your policy (what's covered, what's not), you might be able to find it in there.... but you should also be able to call your insurance to find out.
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Posted 2/7/06 9:46 PM |
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boosh1002
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Name: Mommy to twins
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Re: Has anyone gotten DH a sperm analysis?
My RE gave us a list of clinics to go to. We picked one that took our insurance.
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Posted 2/7/06 10:33 PM |
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dm24angel
Happiness
Member since 5/05 34581 total posts
Name: Donna
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Re: Has anyone gotten DH a sperm analysis?
My health insurance covered it.
It is covered under the NY State Mandate for fertility treatments that it muct be offered unless your insurance is provided by a state, county town, or govt job, or union or religious organizations. They are the only ones exempt.
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Posted 2/7/06 10:44 PM |
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LIPrincess
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Member since 6/05 1610 total posts
Name: Jaimie
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Re: Has anyone gotten DH a sperm analysis?
MY dh got it done. I got a bill for about 150 when they put it through my insurancea and because he's not on my insurance they didnt cover it,but his did.
Call the insurance comp that covers him, if they dont cover it, call the lab tell them that you are paying for it that it is not covered and ask them how much it would cost. Good Luck.
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Posted 2/8/06 7:33 AM |
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jcbrownie
LIF Adolescent
Member since 8/05 879 total posts
Name: jennifer
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Re: Has anyone gotten DH a sperm analysis?
Thanks for posting this question. My MD wants to do an analysis on DH. We decided to wait until after this month to see what happens.
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Posted 2/8/06 8:46 AM |
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MrsJ
I love my Katie Bug
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Name: Kathy
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Re: Has anyone gotten DH a sperm analysis?
I just wanted to add something else about the SA.
It's just about the least invasive test you are going to have to deal with as far as infertility testing.
All Dh has to do is ejaculate in a cup. It take minutes and it's something they ENJOY doing Yeah maybe its a little embarassing for them the first time, but you know what, every other guy in the REs office has been there done that.
I would suggest not putting it off at all. Like I said it takes minutes to do and within days you will have his results. Aside from the SA, blood work was the only other test my DH went through.
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Posted 2/8/06 9:36 AM |
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bethsiar
LIF Adult
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Name: Beth
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Re: Has anyone gotten DH a sperm analysis?
Posted by MrsJ
I just wanted to add something else about the SA.
It's just about the least invasive test you are going to have to deal with as far as infertility testing.
All Dh has to do is ejaculate in a cup. It take minutes and it's something they ENJOY doing Yeah maybe its a little embarassing for them the first time, but you know what, every other guy in the REs office has been there done that.
I would suggest not putting it off at all. Like I said it takes minutes to do and within days you will have his results. Aside from the SA, blood work was the only other test my DH went through.
LOLOLOL I KNOW my husband enjoys it so he shouldnt complain so much! I'll have to remember to say that next time I look at the empty jar.
Thanks so much for everyones help!!!!
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Posted 2/10/06 9:29 AM |
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