Treatment FAQs

Why is there still liquid in the cervical cap after I’ve used it?

You may want to remove the cervical cap while sitting on the toilet as there will likely be liquid left – this is completely normal! Semen is the thick cloudy, white fluid that comes from a man’s penis when they ejaculate. It contains seminal fluid...

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What if I left the cervical cap in for longer than an hour?

Don’t worry! If you realise you’ve left the cervical cap in for longer than one hour, find a toilet where you can remove it and discard it into a normal bin.

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How many times can I use the Béa Treatment Kit?

Our recommendation is to use our kit for three cycles for the best chances of getting pregnant because multiple attempts can be the key to success! We want the Béa Treatment Kit to help you get pregnant, but we do...

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Where is my cervix?

The cervix is the lower part of the uterus that forms a canal between the uterus and the vagina. The Béa Applicator is gently inserted through the vagina until you can no longer easily push the Béa Applicator deeper. This...

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Béa Treatment day FAQs

We know you’ll be excited, and maybe nervous, on the day of using the Béa Applicator. It’s natural to want additional information around feelings, timings and logistics during the insemination days to help you feel supported. Here are the common...

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When should I perform the second insemination?

Generally, home insemination is performed once during a menstrual cycle. There are a number of factors that influence this: cost of treatment, access to sperm and scheduling reasons. In some cases, and if you’re able, it can be beneficial to...

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Should I rest after using the Béa Applicator?

The Applicator is designed to help insert a cervical cap through the vagina to holdsemen against the cervix for an extended period of time. When the cervical cap is in place, you should go about your day as normal until...

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Can I use lube with the Béa Applicator?

It is safe to use lube with the Béa Applicator and it can make the process more comfortable. Rather than apply lube on the Applicator, you may want to use your fingers and apply it directly onto and around your...

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How foreplay can help you use the Béa Applicator

Get comfortable! Prior to inserting the Applicator (a good time might be while waiting for the semen sample to liquefy!), you could explore things that make you feel sexually aroused. Touching, kissing and masturbation can all lead to increased blood...

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How do I use the Béa Applicator?

Once you have a positive ovulation test you should use the Béa Applicator. Follow the Instructions For Use that accompany the Applicator. That way – the sperm will be in place by the time you ovulate! Don’t worry – sperm...

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Preparing semen for the Béa Applicator

When semen is ejaculated into the collection pot, it is often sticky and thick. It should be left at room temperature for 30 minutes in order to liquefy. This is important so that the sample can be poured through the...

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How do I use the Béa Treatment Kit?

The Béa Treatment Kit includes two semen collection pots and two Béa Applicators that help get the cervical cap in place. The Béa Applicator comes with instructions for use, but this article will explain how to use the kit during...

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