After intercourse the vagina is generally well lubricated and also larger than normal, so usually it is not uncomfortable to remove the FERTILILY. Out of desperation the month before I was ready to begin IVF, I used SoftCups right after we had sex, then put my feet up and left it in for at least a few hours. The more sperm cells that enter the uterus, the higher the chances that one of them will reach and penetrate the egg, increasing the odds of conceiving. Conception cups have been used by gynecologists and specialists since the 1950’s to help increase the chances of success with donor sperm. A lot of the sperm will have had the time to swim into the cervix, but there will always be liquid left behind.

To insert the cup, you press the sides of the cup together and then in half again to form a "U" shape.Squeeze a small amount of product onto your fingers and/or the palm of your hand and apply to the genital area. Hold it with the stem pointing towards your feet and there are two indents – on either side of the stem position your fingers inside the upturned cup.

The FERTILILY Conception Cup performs the more active function of not only collecting sperm and preventing leakage but, by sitting deeper within the vagina, it brings the sperm closer to where it needs to go and protects it from the sperm-hostile environment of the vagina. The cup is made of medical grade silicone that can stay in your body for up to 30 days (but don't do that). Regardless, among couples with documented infertility, this method provided over half of the couples with at least one pregnancy. And the more sperm cells enter the uterus, the higher the chances that one of them will reach and penetrate the egg - thus increasing the odds of conception. After ejaculation, the cup is inserted into the vagina and directs the semen towards the cervix (the entrance of the uterus), enveloping the sperm in the protective environment of cervical mucus.Using the menstrual cup isn’t necessary to conceive (just like laying on your back for a certain time after sex or having sex in a certain position aren’t necessary steps). Sperm contains the important sperm cells necessary for fertilisation and immediately after ejaculation, they will try to swim to the cervix. You can bring all of your questions, comments, and concerns to our team and a growing community of users, and rest assured that someone will have answers. The FERTILILY Cup is made of soft, flexible medical silicone and is proven to be comfortable to insert, wear, and remove.

I have used period cups previously so thought I would be ok with this but it was just didn’t work for me. Get used to the way the cup feels in both its original shape and as an ‘umbrella’ and try and practice and insert before you need it to ensure you know it is inserted correctly.In case of reduced or slower swimming semen, the FERTILILY can also help to move more seeds into the protective environment of the cervical mucus. I believe I was on the message boards of one of my period/fertility tracking apps when I heard other women saying menstrual cups helped them," McBride says. Once the egg is fertilized, cells continue to divide creating an embryo which eventually travels into the uterus where implantation occurs. The gel provides lubrication while being friendly to sperm survival, and the cup delivers more sperm to the cervix, more of the sperm cells survive, enter the uterus and penetrate the egg increasing the chances of conceiving. Ross also points out that keeping sperm close to the cervix and entrance of the uterus for an extended period of time could raise your chances of conception.

In actuality, menstrual cups and the conception cup are different in some of the most important ways, like design, comfort, safety, and the support system. In our data we see that the biggest effect of sperm cells swimming into the cervical mucus takes place within 20 minutes and after an hour there is not much benefit in keeping the cup in place. Additionally, the technique is simple, inexpensive, without significant risk or discomfort, and can be carried out by a couple at their convenience and in privacy.Among women with primary infertility, the pregnancy rate was 43%; it was 67% for those with secondary infertility and 53% overall. Similarly, during removal you can fold it up by pushing the indents together while removing the cup, but it does take some practice.