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I had an ultrasound (follicle tracking) on 12/11, ovulated between 12/12 or 12/13 morning and had another on 12/13 midday that confirmed ovulation to have occurred. i had sex on 12/11 with preseed. will the gel from the ultrasound affect the sperm?

Q: i had an ultrasound (follicle tracking) on 12/11, ovulated between 12/12 or 12/13 morning and had another on 12/13 midday that confirmed ovulation to have occurred. i had sex on 12/11 with preseed. will the gel from the ultrasound affect the sperm?

: Ultrasound gel can act as a barrier and also destroy the sperm

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

Ultrasound gel can act as a barrier and also destroy the sperm

Answered 12/14/2021

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A member asked:

I had an ultrasound (follicle tracking) on 12/11, ovulated between 12/12 or 12/13 morning and had another on 12/13 midday that confirmed ovulation to have occurred. i had sex on 12/11 with preseed. will the gel from the ultrasound affect the sperm?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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