IVF for "asexual" man

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Bruno Panetta - 22 Jul 2005 13:05 GMT

Hi all,

I am one of those few men who experience little or no sexual drive. If
I mechanically stimulate my penis I can get an erection and have sexual
intercourse but I derive no pleasure from it, and of course I do not
ejaculate. Sometimes I can manage to masturbate but it takes me a lot
of effort and most of the times I don't succeed. My question is: can I
use IVF? If they give me a cup and show me a room, I most likely won't
be able to masturbate there and then. So there are only two
alternatives I can think of: 1) I could try to masturbate at home, and
when I succeed I will bring the sperm to the clinic. Is this allowed?
2) The sperm could be surgically taken from me.
Is either of these alternatives feasible?
Thanks,

Bruno

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Robert A. Fink, M. D. - 22 Jul 2005 22:19 GMT

>Hi all,
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>Bruno

The answer is "yes" to both of your questions. I would, however, be
interesting in knowing why you cannot "function". You may have a
condition involving your endocrine glands, either the testicles; or,
more likely the pituitary gland.

I would check with a good specialist (endocrinologist or urologist) in
order to find out. It is possible that such an illness could be
life-threatening; and, even if it was not, it might be treatable so
that you could have a normal sex life.

Best,

Bob

Robert A. Fink, M. D.
Neurological Surgery
2500 Milvia Street Suite 222
Berkeley, CA 94704-2636 USA
510-849-2555

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