Béa FAQs
General
Where is the Béa Treatment available?
The Béa Fertility Treatment is currently only available in New York state. We're actively working on expanding to new locations soon. If you aren’t in NY state please take our assessment to let us know where you are located for future consideration.
What is included in a Béa kit?
You will use 1 Béa kit over each menstrual cycle. Each Béa kit will include 2x insemination devices and 2x sample collection containers. This will allow you to perform the cervical insemination twice in one menstrual cycle. As well as the kits, the cost of your cycle includes unlimited access to your dedicated Clinical Coach who is on hand to guide you via email and 15-minute check-in calls at no additional cost. You will also get 24/7 access to the Béa Treatment Hub, where you can access educational materials, your own Treatment Plan notes and other patient resources.
Suitability for the Béa Treatment
Who is the Béa Treatment suitable for?
The Béa treatment is suitable for most people at various stages along their TTC journey. For example, the Béa treatment is suitable in the early days of your TTC if you just want to take sex out of the equation to ease the pressure of timed intercourse. The Béa treatment is particularly well-suited for couples who experience unexplained infertility or mild to moderate male factor infertility. The Béa treatment is suitable across a range of other fertility-related conditions you can talk to our Fertility Clinician about before purchase if desired.
Please note, there are some people for whom using the Béa Treatment is not suitable. If you'd like to know more, please see our full list of contraindications here.
Who can do the Béa Treatment?
Béa is available for anyone who is over 21 years old who does not have any of these contraindications.
I have a fertility condition - is the Béa Treatment suitable for me?
If you have a known fertility treatment and are trying to conceive, The Béa Treatment may be suitable for you. Take our free assessment to find out if The Béa Treatment is suitable for you.
Furthermore, please check out our condition-specific guides that can give you more information.
I have irregular periods - is the Béa Treatment suitable for me?
If you know that you’re ovulating, then the Béa Treatment could be a good treatment option. Read our guide on Irregular periods and The Béa Treatment for more information. If you cannot identify when you are ovulating then Béa is not suitable for you.
When would the Béa Treatment be unsuitable for use?
There are some cases where the Béa Treatment may not be suitable. Read our guide on contraindications for more information.
Can I use donor sperm with the Béa Kit?
Yes, the Béa Treatment is suitable for use with donor sperm!
There are a few different routes you can take when using donor sperm, from known donors to sperm banks. Béa Fertility does not sell or provide donor sperm for treatment. Read our article 'Navigating your treatment with donor sperm' for more information.
How does the Béa Treatment work
How do I purchase a medical consultation?
Once you’v’e completed an assessment we will make a recommendation for you if a medical consultation is necessary prior to purchase of the Béa Treatment. This recommendation will include a purchase link.
I have purchased a medical consultation. How do I book it?
Once you've completed your purchase, we'll send you an email with details on how to book at a time that suits you via the Béa Treatment Hub.
How do I use the Béa Applicator?
The cervical cap is pre-folded inside the Béa applicator. The cervical cap is made from soft, medical-grade silicone. It has a string attached to it for easy removal after use.
Once you’ve poured the semen through the funnel and removed the funnel from the Béa Applicator, you’ll be able to see the top of the cap. Don’t attempt to touch it or remove it – the Béa Applicator is designed to insert it for you. From there you will insert the applicator into your cervical canal and deploy the cap at the base of your cervix containing the semen. We recommend doing this while laying down horizontally.
How does the Béa Applicator work?
The Béa Applicator is simple and intuitive to use. It places a soft cervical cap full of semen directly onto your cervix using a comfortable applicator. The cap protects semen from the vaginal environment and concentrates sperm in the cervical mucus, increasing the number that reach the uterus for conception.
How quickly will I be able to start the Béa Treatment after the (optional) medical consultation?
Your call with a Fertility Clinician will leave you with a personalized plan detailing your treatment start date based on when your next cycle starts.
Will I be taking any medication while on the Béa Treatment?
Nope—our treatment is designed to work without prescription medications. We focus on a natural approach so you won’t have to worry about adding any extra pills to your routine.
Will it hurt when using the Béa Applicator?
The Béa Applicator is designed to suit most bodies and therefore, shouldn't hurt when using it.
Here's what to expect when inserting the Béa Applicator, and wearing and removing the cervical cap:
Using the Béa Applicator
The rounded edges of the Béa Applicator enable easy insertion of the device. You shouldn’t experience any pain when inserting the Béa Applicator or deploying the cervical cap.
Wearing the cervical cap
Wearing the cervical cap may feel similar to wearing a menstrual cup or using a tampon. You can go about your day as normal until it’s time to take it out, but there are certain activities you should avoid.
Removing the cervical cap
Removing the cervical cap shouldn’t hurt, but it might be uncomfortable if your vagina is dry.
If severe pain or irritation is experienced during or after use, remove the cervical cap and seek medical attention. You can also drop us an email at support_us@beafertility.com
The Science
What exactly is the Béa Applicator doing to increase my chances?
The Béa Applicator performs insemination by placing semen directly onto the cervix where cervical mucus naturally processes it (like your body's own laboratory). The cervical cap protects sperm from the vaginal environment and stays in place for up to 5 hours, giving sperm their best chance to reach the egg.
Where can I see the data you used to determine your pregnancy rate of 39.28% over 3-cycles?
Great question, see our article here. This details how many users we ran the study with and why kinds of fertility issues they had.
Pricing and Insurance coverage
Is the Béa Treatment HSA/FSA eligible?
Yes! Absolutely. All our products and services are eligible for HSA/FSA. Select Flex Pay with HSA/FSA during checkout.
How much does the Béa Treatment cost?
The Béa Treatment is $999 for 3-cycles. Broken down, that means you are spending $333 per cycle. We offer a minimum of 3 cycles.
How much does the medical consultation cost?
The medical treatment costs $149 for 30 minutes with a Fertility Clinician.
Can I use my health insurance to pay for the medical consultation or Béa Treatment?
At this time, Béa does not bill through health insurance. All medical consultations and treatments are self-pay to keep our services streamlined and transparent.
Béa Treatment vs. Other options
How is using the Béa Applicator different from just trying naturally?
Our FDA-cleared Béa Applicator delivers 3.23x more sperm to the cervix than natural conception. It protects sperm from the acidic vaginal environment and holds them at the cervix for up to 5 hours, dramatically increasing your chances.
How is the Béa Applicator better than a syringe?
A straw or syringe method deposits or injects semen into the vagina, so the sperm are near the cervix, essentially mimicking intercourse.
The Béa Applicator places our custom cervical cap against the cervix, holding the semen in place for up to one hour. This will minimise the contact of semen in the vagina (where the pH can reduce sperm quality), reduce semen back flow and increase the exposure time to the cervical mucus. Pregnancy rates with a cervical cap can be nearly 3 times higher compared to straw or syringe insemination.
How is the Béa Treatment different from Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)?
IUI requires processed semen to be placed directly into the uterus via catheter—a procedure many find painful and expensive ($1,500-2,500 per cycle). Béa delivers unprocessed semen to the cervix, where your body naturally processes it, at a fraction of the cost in the comfort of your home.
Is the Béa Treatment as effective as Intrauterine Insemination (IUI)?
Over 50 years of peer-reviewed research shows cervical insemination has comparable efficacy to IUI. Our own clinical study with 56 women actually outperformed IUI rates in similar patient populations. The efficacy for the Béa Treatment over 3 cycles in an infertile patient population is 39.28%. The efficacy of IUI varies depending on the data source, but is generally accepted to be no higher than 35% over 3 cycles.