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Re: Launch HN: Legacy (YC S19) – we help men test and freeze their sperm

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Post by khaledkteily » Thu, Jul 16, 2020, 8:37 PM UTC

tcj_phx wrote: post #98

What if your goal is to specifically suppress fertility [0]? Do you have a checkbox that says "I am making efforts to reduce my sperm count"? IME, it takes about 3 weeks of consistent effort to get one's swimmers to go away. Maybe you know what is it about "3 weeks" in the spermatogenesis process? [0] https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Heat-based_contraception (edit IMO -> IME)

Wow, interesting, had never even thought about that. I suppose the vast majority of our clients are actively trying to (or planning on someday trying to) have children.

But yes heat-based contraception would be a good bet. Saunas, hot tubs, tight underwear and your laptop on your lap 24/7!

You always want to be using 2.5-3 months to be on the safe side. There's no guarantee anything you do will take effect before then. Happy to connect you to our urologist if you have more specific questions!

Re: Launch HN: Legacy (YC S19) – we help men test and freeze their sperm

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Post by khaledkteily » Thu, Jul 16, 2020, 8:40 PM UTC

yters wrote: post #90

khaledkteily wrote: post #69

Earlier quoted context omitted.

Yep - this is a great question and I have tons of thoughts here. First and foremost: sperm quality is an indicator of overall health, and the two are closely correlated. This is both good and bad. Good because living a healthier lifestyle improves sperm quality. Bad because there is no easy fix to improve sperm quality. Supplements are fine, and there is some limited research to support them, but they are not a panac…

Is there a good resource to learn more? I went to a fertility clinic and was told nothing really could be done lifestylewise to improve motility. They seemed to think IVF and IUI are the only way, which they offered for a fair chunk of change.

Of course they're incentivized to tell you that... we have a fair amount of resources here: https://www.givelegacy.com/resources/ and are working on making them more user-friendly.

In brief, you want to focus on improving your overall health as that's closely correlated with sperm quality. If you have more specific, medical questions, I'd be happy to connect you to our urologist for a short (free) consult.

Re: Launch HN: Legacy (YC S19) – we help men test and freeze their sperm

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Post by artur_makly » Thu, Jul 16, 2020, 11:22 PM UTC

davelasto wrote: post #22

s17n wrote: post #19

To me the name "legacy" is a huge turnoff, big enough that I probably won't use your service. Maybe it's just me though!

I'd love to learn more! Is there something in particular you don't like? As a marketer (and the growth person on the Legacy team), I've learned you can't build a strategy or business that appeases everyone. Ultimately, a name is just a name. Ultimately, we are working to help hopeful fathers build families.

The Sperminator has a nice ring to it.

Re: Launch HN: Legacy (YC S19) – we help men test and freeze their sperm

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Post by santraginean » Sat, Jul 18, 2020, 6:47 AM UTC

khaledkteily wrote: post #44

_5659 wrote: post #27

This might seem overtly politically correct and I'm actually a bit surprised in myself for saying this, but have you considered changing instances of male/men to just generic families? (e.g., We help families have children vs we help men become fathers). I will state up front, I'm not trying to police language, just pointing out that deciding specific keywords up front affects how people find your business online or…

Hey - this is one of the best-articulated responses I've read around this topic, so first of all, thank you. I take it to heart and have shared it with the full team, because it's important are actively thinking about this. I am really sorry to hear about your past experience at a fertility clinic. One of the many reasons we are offering an at-home solution is for this exact purpose... performing such a personal proc…

I'll add to the chorus of other AMAB trans folks here and say thank you for being so receptive to this suggestion (and thank you to odomojuli for bringing it up so eloquently).

My partner and I knew we were done having kids before I started transition earlier this year, but if that had not been the case, a service that was more private, especially one that was specifically inclusive, would have been invaluable. I've had negative experiences in other areas of healthcare, and I really would have felt hesitant to go to a sperm bank in person, for the same reasons others here have mentioned.

Re: Launch HN: Legacy (YC S19) – we help men test and freeze their sperm

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Post by santraginean » Sat, Jul 18, 2020, 6:52 AM UTC

murphyslab wrote: post #82

_5659 wrote: post #27

This might seem overtly politically correct and I'm actually a bit surprised in myself for saying this, but have you considered changing instances of male/men to just generic families? (e.g., We help families have children vs we help men become fathers). I will state up front, I'm not trying to police language, just pointing out that deciding specific keywords up front affects how people find your business online or…

> We help families have children vs we help men become fathers We live in an age where men can AND do become fathers without a female partner. Both through adoption and through surrogacy. Given that, it would be a disservice to such men who deeply desire to be fathers. e.g. * https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/chan-surrogate-gestat... * https://www.theguardian.com/society/2020/jan/29/i-always-wan...

How would it be a disservice, exactly? "We help families have children" covers that case. (Well, it covers the surrogacy case -- this company's services presumably wouldn't be needed by someone looking to adopt.)