low motility and preseed

[LizzyRose]

Hello all, we just found out that DH has low motility. His sperm count is great but if they're not swimming well then it doesn't really matter, huh?
Well I was just wondering if anyone else's DH has this problem, if they've tried pre-seed and if that helped or not. Also I wanted to know how much should we use. I've tried 2g and that seemes right and 3g (which I think is too much). Thanks to all who take the time to answer

 

[LizzyRose]

anyone's DH have low motility??

 

[Hassie]

We are using Preseed and pregnacare his and hers conception vitimins.

If he smokes he must give up, my doctor could tell that OH smoked by his test result

Between my PCOS and his sperm we are struggling but hoping that lifestyle changes might help.

Wishing you all the best x

 

[tryn4]

anyone's DH have low motility??

Just found out mine does. I ordered some pre-seed today...I can't say im super excited about using it, since we dont usually use any kind of lube, so It seems like a hassle, but if it works I suppose it's all worth it! I would also like to know if it works...

 

[Nazz4]

Not sure if he does or not, we haven't been TTC for long so no doctor visits yet. We used preseed this cycle and I really like it. If you are not used to using lube don't worry it doesn't feel like that at all, it is very natural feeling when you use the applicator. OH couldn't even tell I used it so if you don't want to tell OH you have preseed in there then don't he will never know, it feels just the same as cm. In the tww so not sure if it has helped us along yet or not.

 

[babybob86]

Hi there,

Ive just signed up, but have used this site for the last year to get lots of information, its been really helpful.

This particular thread caught my eye, as its referring more to problems with the male. I am lucky enough to say that since I stopped taking the pill a year ago, my periods returned straight away, and I have had regular cycles and ovulation since. I have many signs when im ovulating which all arrive when I expect. I feel lucky for this. Ive noticed that a lot of the threads talk about problems with cycles, ovulation, clomid and issues related to females, so its quite refreshing to find some information regarding men.

However after a year we have had no luck in TTC. My partner has just gone to get his referal to get his swimmers (or maybe not swimmers) tested. Could anyone tell me what the process is, and depending on the results what they will advise to help us. Also although I am ovulating, Is there anything else that it might be with me?

What might also help to know is that this is my first, but my partners second. He took 2 1/2 years to conceive her, and this was 9 years ago...

 

[LizzyRose]

hi babybob, welcome to the site. It really has helped me get a ton of information and relate to other women that are TTC like me. DH and I have been trying to conceive for a while and have had no luck so we decided to test hubby cause I've been charting and noticed that while it looks like I might have a short leutal phase, I am ovulating and it seems as though I'm fine however I'm not certain and I will be getting checked soon as well just to make sure. DH and I purchased an at home sperm analysis kit because he was a little shy about going to get a test done in a lab but I have to say that that was a waste of money because it just doesn't give exact results...in numbers I mean...so I ended up convincing him to go and he was really good about it. The results didn't come back so good. He had high number of sperm but most of them were immobile (90%). I really don't think it's hit me yet...but I also must say that for a sperm analysis, if you ejaculate at home then you have to get the results to the lab within an hour and make sure that the sample stays at body temperature. he produced the sample at home so I don't know if maybe the sample was out for too long and the outside temperature might have been too cold. There are a lot of factors to take into consideration. Maybe I'm just trying to convince myself that the number just can't be right...so he will be retaking the test probably after the holidays.

Anyway...we both don't really know what to do...we are going to try naturally for a while and then maybe in the new year consider other options. I am just really hoping in a miracle. I've read so many things...that for low motility one should dtd like every day because the more they come out the better the quality so we really did it a lot this month! lol
Fertility friend just found my O date today which was this past friday...the only day we didn't do it...go figure....but we did dtd everyday before and after that so hopefully there were some up there waiting for the eggy. What do you guys think?? Am I still good?

Anyways...the best thing to do for you since it's been over a year is to just get both checked out and that way you can point out and try and fix any issues that are present making things a lot easier. good luck to you hun xoxo

p.s. sorry for the rambling...

 

[Nazz4]

I think you should be good if they lived long enough, which they should have. I'm going to try to get OH to do it every other day next cycle as well because we believe he might have low sperm count. I really want him to go to a doc and get his condition checked out, we think he has testicular fibrosis, but he won't yet.

 

[Glitterdiva]

Hi there
Just come across your thread, may I ask how you got to get his fertility checked? We've been trying 8months with no success and our docs won't do a thing apart from tell us to keep trying (were both 38 none smokers), they are beyond unhelpful
Xx

 

[Hassie]

Hi there
Just come across your thread, may I ask how you got to get his fertility checked? We've been trying 8months with no success and our docs won't do a thing apart from tell us to keep trying (were both 38 none smokers), they are beyond unhelpful
Xx

You can buy a sperm test online although I am not sure how accurate they are.

Could you go and see a different doctor? I know that they dont tend to do anything in the 1st year - 18 months but everyones situations are different. I hope you can get some blood tests tp check your hormone levels and get his sperm checked soon x

 

[Glitterdiva]

We've checked his sperm with an on line test and it came back ok. Hope it's not 18months as I'll be nearly 40 by then xx

 

[LizzyRose]

We went to a private clinic to get his done. We also did the at home kit but wanted to get a better analysis done because I don't think the at home kits check motility. I think they only go by the sperm count but not motility or morphology which are two very important factors for conception.

 

[Glitterdiva]

Yep we did on online bought one and it came back ok, don't wanna wait 18months as I'll be 40 then xx

 

[hl120407]

hii my oh has low sperm count and low motility, we had been trying over 5 years, and used pre-seed and concieve plus for 1 month and i fell pregnant, sadly ended in an ectopic 6days ago, BUT i believe that pre-seed and concieve plus worked for us was the only thing different after 5years xxx

 

[LizzyRose]

I read your last post and I'm really sorry about your experience...I send you lots of love and prayers that the next bean will grow healthy and be an extra special blessing for you!

Did you use both Pre-seed and concieve plus together or separetly? And I'm curious as to how often you BD'd because of the low motility. I read that for low sperm count it's better to have intercourse eod but for low motility every day is better. What do you think? hugs

 

[hl120407]

we used it seperately just used 2 alternate it or whichever we grabbed first lol, and for us it was just when we wanted to we arent a couple that checks my ovulation, temp etc, we're young so would be couple times a week or weekends couple times a day lol but anythings worth a try we'll be using them again xxx

 

[LizzyRose]

well...all it takes is one good one right ;-) good for you for not obsessing like I do...I wake up and the first thing I do is temp! DH thinks I'm crazy...but I have learned a lot more about my body now than I did before. Thanks for the reply!

 

[tryn4]

Hi guys, I meant to reply here the other night but got interrupted mid typing. Just got a chance to reply...well @ nazz4 thx for the preseed advice, I would like to know if preseed interferes with foreplay...as in do I put in it b4 we do anything or stop right before intercourse and put it in lol sorry ladies I know its tmi but I'm a lube novice. We did my husbands SA from our gp, I just insisted he be tested. I told him the truth, we haven't conceived in 5 yrs of unprotected sex, and I have 4 kids by a previous relationship so I need to kno what is going on. If you have been trying for less than a year tell them your not getting younger and can't wait. We just went to the lab, gave sample, and a week or so went back to our gp, who told us dh has a motility issue. Count is good, just don't swim too well. I have him on maca, zinc & vitamin C. So now we are going to try preseed this month and see what happens. I could really use some good news.....its really causing sadness, fighting, stress etc being unsuccessful at ttc.

 

[Nazz4]

Hi guys, I meant to reply here the other night but got interrupted mid typing. Just got a chance to reply...well @ nazz4 thx for the preseed advice, I would like to know if preseed interferes with foreplay...as in do I put in it b4 we do anything or stop right before intercourse and put it in lol sorry ladies I know its tmi but I'm a lube novice. We did my husbands SA from our gp, I just insisted he be tested. I told him the truth, we haven't conceived in 5 yrs of unprotected sex, and I have 4 kids by a previous relationship so I need to kno what is going on. If you have been trying for less than a year tell them your not getting younger and can't wait. We just went to the lab, gave sample, and a week or so went back to our gp, who told us dh has a motility issue. Count is good, just don't swim too well. I have him on maca, zinc & vitamin C. So now we are going to try preseed this month and see what happens. I could really use some good news.....its really causing sadness, fighting, stress etc being unsuccessful at ttc.

I always put it in before 4play bc we don't like interruptions lol. On the instructions it says to put it in 15 mins-1 hour before intercourse, but we don't really ever plan out intercourse haha so if he starts sweet talking me I just go to the bathroom, put it in, and jump in bed... Or counter/sofa/ whatever lol. I always use 1.5-2 g's of it, it says to use 3 unless that is too much, and from what I've read around, 3 is too much for most people.

 

[LizzyRose]

tryn4 I really understand...it's quite depressing but there's always a chance, right? I would definetly give pre-seed a try if I were you. I don't think it could hurt any. Try to leave it in a little bit before intercourse if you can cause that's what the instructions say. It's worked for a lot of people and hopefully it'll work for us as well!