Hi Nat
I would think that the sperm would be alot healthier as it doesnt have to fend for itself along the way to get to eggie!! Yes they open up the testicle and I know this sounds painful for them, but they srape and suck it out.....then they monitor them so see the surviving ones and then fertilise. We were told after my DH's first operation when they didnt get any sperm that we would be looking at a donor aswell. Very scary and invading kind of possibility but we were prepared for that and picked our donor and hoped for the best. In the end our specialist got a nice load {sorry.....thats a bit rude!} from my DH and it was able to be used so we no longer needed to think about the donor situation. if I were you, i would be demanding answers. They cant expect you to agree to a donor when they cant tell you what is wrong. I dont think thats right nor do I think thats fair...

I also was on IBS SUpport, Inner health Plus, Omega 3 Fish Oil tablets, Elevit, folic acid and 1 berrocca a day while I was on IVF....there was only one real problem with all that....I RATTLED WHEN I WALKED.....my FS said it was fine. But check with your Dr if you start taking anything for sure.