PCOS and DH has a low count

[ACLIO]

My DH and I are being reffered to the assisted unit as I've been told I have PCOS and DH has a low count, we don't know how low as the FS wouldn't tell us. The FS was horrible basically telling us we don't have a chance naturally and the only way is ICSI, doner or adoption.

I want to prove him wrong!!!!

Can anyone offer any advice for PCOS and any ways of improving DH low count. We have to wait a month for a refferal and I'll do anything to improve our chances.

xxx

 

[BigFoot1980]

Hi
Sorry don't have any advice on PCOS but generally improving eating habits would be good for you both. For DH the usual no hot baths, boxers and avoid laptop on laps. There are many people here who have seen an improvement in counts after improving life styles and taking supplements. A good multi vitamin for DH along with MACA can help.

What a horrible FS. He could have at least given you counts so you could judge for yourself. Ours also said only have a chance with ICSI. However when we went to assisted conception, they have been more encouraging. Even said natural is possible.

Hope u do prove him wrong.

Good luck!

xxx

 

[Sabine]

hi ladies, i have PCOS and low count as well. It's really hard to deal with. Why wouldn't he give you the counts? I would insist.
We have been told ICSI is our only option, dont think IUI is an option as count is 3mil per ml.

 

[annmc30]

ive got pcos my hubby had low count he stopped smoking n gave up alcohol the last sample was prity good we started our ivf/icsi on monday 8th but i did get pregnant last yr but mc we'd been trying for 14yrs hope u get your answers n bfp soon

 

[DragonMummy]

if he won't give them to you, apply for them via the hospital - freedom of information, youre entitled to it!!!

 

[ACLIO]

Thank you all for your advice.

The FS was just not very helpful at all. We just seemed another number to him and he wanted us out of the door as soon as possible.

We've decided to go for a private appointment with an FS that works at the same hospital but private also. We've heard great things about him so we are hoping he can help us more.

DH is currently taking zinc and wellman vits, he doesn't smoke and only the occasional drink. He's now cutting alcohol out all together. We are going to give the GI diet a go as well it's suppose to be good for PCOS so I'm going to see what happens. I'm also going to have a go at racquet ball with DH as for exercise. We use to go to the gym 3 times a week but since we got married June 09 and with work we haven't been able to find the time.

It's reassuring knowing that we are not the only couple going through this.

Come on ladies lets show them that there wrong and we will get our BFP!!!!!

xxxx

 

[nichub83]

Hi aclio, i was diagnosed with pcos about 10 years ago and have mine quite well managed now, my dh has recently had his Vasectomy reversed however this has failed so we don't actually have any sperm being produced! From your point of view, are you on any meds? I can prob offer more advice on pcos than your hubby's problem as this only a new problem for us too!

nic

 

[ACLIO]

nichub83 - I was told I had PCOS when I was 15 (now 28) but I was put on the pill. Since coming off the pill my periods have been no existent. I had my HSG which was clear and my internal ultra sound confirmed the PCOS last week but the FS wouldn't tell me anymore.

I'm on no medication for the PCOS I was hoping he was going to prescribe Clomid to kick start everything but he just wanted to pack us off to the Assisted unit.

I would be happy with any advice you could offer me?
Thank you
xxx

 

[Rudeollie]

Aclio - Im from Yorkshire and am wondering which FS you saw???? Cos thats exactly what my f/s wanted to do with me and my hubby (same as you and yours!) but I wouldnt accept that iui or ivf was the only way. We too m/c last year so I said I wanted 6 months of clomid and thats to start with, I can have more or higher doses if req'd. The way we see it is if we did it once we can do it again!
Try another f/s and ask to give clomid a go. Its my 3 cycle and still no bfp but its early days still and its making me feel more positive each month that goes by! My DH is on wellman tablets and green tea and cool baths and no laptops etc etc. xxx

 

[ACLIO]

Rudeollie - My appointment was at Jessops at Sheffield Dr Barclay. We've booked an appointment for Wednesday with a private FS who fingers crossed will be more helpful. I just can't accept that ICSI is the only option we have surely Clomid would be abetter option first. Even if DH levels are low doesn't mean they are none existence.

What doctor are you under?

 

[Rudeollie]

Im with a Mr Burr, he's based a Pontefract, Wkaefield and somewhere else but I can remember it! He was really to the point but I demanded a try on clomid......Problem Ive found now is Im out in the open taking it with no monitoring! Its a bit scary when I think about it hahaha.....Im exactly like you hun. Low doesnt mean those that are there wont do the trick - They might just need a bit of help! We're using preseed this month again, used it last month but the clomid didnt make me ov so it was a bit of a waste but kinda helped us get use to the faffing around! with everything!!
I have my fingers and toes crossed your new doc is more helpful hun xxx I do find sometimes Docs and nurse have no sympathy what so ever! Its very wrong xxx

 

[nichub83]

i have been on metformin for a few years now which makes me ovulate regularly and for alot of women with pcos it works very well, i spoke with my endocrinologist the other day and she said she is reluctant to put her patients on clomid straight away due to side effects etc, however this is only my consultant they all have their own ways of managing their own patients havent they? i also didnt ovulate for about 7 years but the metformin got me sorted, hope this helps

nic xx

 

[ACLIO]

I've got my appointment through for the Assisted Unit, it's next month. I really don't know what to expect. We've had must of the tests already so I really don't know what to expect.

 

[Dancingkaty1]

hi we had been ttc for 10 mths when i found out i had pcos & with only 1 ovary i was gutted to say the least!!! dh sperm result came bk bad too, low count & bad motility....he started eating healthier & going to gym every day b4 work & most importantly took vitamins as the fs suggested...

i had to have a hycosy done & then was put on clomid even tho i was ovulating ok from the blood tests i had done......

we really thought we were never get pregnant it just seemed to be happening to everyone apart from us then dh repaeted sperm test & it was much better!!!

that was last sept....after my 3rd cycle on clomid in dec i was sooo disheartned...we knew i was ovulating really well as had follcular scanning done & sperm was alot better but it still wasnt happening 4 us!!

i pushed for a lap & dye as wanted to be checked out inside b4 we went ahead & paid for iui privately ( we have a 4 year old dd so we couldnt have it free on nhs)

i continued with the clomid & had the lap & dye on 3rd feb....ovulated 5 days later & got my BFP on the 20th feb!!! im now 8 weeks pregnant with twins & very excited!!!

please dont give up hope...it took us a long & very emotional 18 mths to get pregnant ( i know some people try 4 even longer than that & i take my hat off to them really do!)

when i was diagnosed with the pcos i really thought our dd would be an only child but having pcos doesnt mean the end of the world..it really doesnt...clomid can really help produce better & more eggs..it did 4 me!!

xxxxx

 

[Rudeollie]

Thanks for your story Katy, its given a lot of us on here a lot of hope. Im cycle 3 this month and really hope its gonna work xxx Twins, how lovely! xxx

 

[ACLIO]

It's so nice to hear sucess stories. You must be over the moon and your having twins. Congratulations

We both took the news really hard. DH was devastated and was blaming him self. I was mortified as my body isn't doing what it should be doing so I feel a let down.

I thought they would have given me Clomid untill the assisted unit appointment as I'm not ovulating but the FS didn't want to know and just said our only option was ICSI. We only have 1 chance on the NHS so I'm keeping my fingers crossed. It's taken 15 months to get here so far, I keep asking myself what have we done wrong

 

[Rudeollie]

Aww hun, we all feel that way. And most of the time too xxx Theres nothing worse than feeling like you not a complete man or woman is there?? Knocks your identity to the core I find. BUT we mustn't give up and need to keep positive for each other as which ever way possible it will happen. I dont think its wrong he wont let you at least TRY on clomid, believe me its not the wonder drug for everyone but I find it at least makes me feel we're doing something you know?? Could you speak to your doc about been re-rereffered???

 

[ACLIO]

The FS has referred us to the assisted unit for the ICSI the FS said cos we ticked all the boxes then its straight for ICSI basically. He just didn't want to help us it was a case of getting us out as soon as possible after ripping our dreams to shreds. We have an appointment for next month to start ICSI rolling but I'm assuming that will be more tests etc before anything is decided

 

[Rudeollie]

Aww honey Im sorry he really is a total tool of a f/s! Well I really hope your like us and if, we do have to have icsi or iui, then we're straight in apparently cos we've had every test under the sun so far......Its almost April now so not too long to wait hun xxx

 

[ACLIO]

Thank you. I hope you get sorted. You never know we could be those miracles that get there BFP naturally without ICSI xxxx