Spouses with low sperm count.

[scerena]

Thanks Hun I will get oh some tomorrow I think please let me know how you get on!x

 

[wannabeprego]

Thanks Hun I will get oh some tomorrow I think please let me know how you get on!x

@Scerena, I will be sure to let you know how DH's SA goes....

 

[GeorgiaBelle]

Hi all I have pcos and oh has low/borderline sperm count I have just read on here about GNC mega men vitamins- I have just looked on their site (I'm probably being dumb lol) but what vitamins as there are all different ones? And any other advice would be appreciated- he's currently taking Testosterone aswell xx

Scerena,

Hi! I noticed that your husband is taking Testosterone. My hubby's Testosterone level was 213 when he had bloodwork done in early July. Our RE put him on Axiron Testosterone Gel 2% (one swipe per day) later that same month. Would it be all right to ask what your husband is taking?

Has the Testosterone made a difference in the way your husband feels? My DH is still feeling the same - even with the Testosterone Gel, Multivitamin and Multimineral Tablet, Fertility Blend, Motility Blend, fish oil, and Lipitor.

I have been diagnosed with Adult Growth Hormone Defiency and a touch of PCOS. My older sister (by 19 years) had the classic case of PCOS. When she turned 50, she was diagnosed with Endometrial Cancer and later had a hysterectomy.

Glad to "meet" you here on the board!

 

[GeorgiaBelle]

SweetJennie,

Thank you for explaining how to use the Soft Cups. I'm going to show them to my DH and see if he would like to give them a try.

I apologize now because I know this will be a great deal of TMI -

I've read reviews about the different cups but wasn't sure if I should try them. I've always thought that most of my hubby's sperm stayed inside me because I never felt anything really wet running out of me afterwards. Once or twice since we stopped using condoms, I did feel really wet on the upper inside of thighs and thought that was definitely his sperm sliding back out. I have been concerned and confused because hours later when I finally use the bathroom, I'll wipe and have an abundance of whitish and clear wetness on the bathroom tissue. I usually get very self lubricated when we make love. Most times my own wetness can be creamy looking depending on how excited I am.

Seeing all this on the bathroom tissue hours later would scare me that his sperm was only pooling inside me and not even reaching my cervix. Some of the ladies on the board have reassured me that it is probably just my wetness mixed in with the seminal fluid which is leftover and not needed.

After my DH withdrew the last time we made love, he told me that he saw something coming back out. (He's never mentioned this to me before.) I felt there and did feel something wet but nothing very wet. I asked if it were white, and he said yes but looked perplexed. I'm hoping that was just my lubrication he saw.

I'm very willing to try the Soft Cups if my DH is. I know I'll be nervous and worried that I put them in wrong causing a barrier instead.

 

[scerena]

Georgiabelle- hi Hun nice to "meet" you too he's on a tablet form of testosterone which he has to let melt on his Tongue twice a day- the thing I have noticed is that he is getting spots which he didn't have lol! The urologist gave him that but he has an appointment with my fs in November as he wants to look a bit more into what going on with my oh he's already had him have bloods drawn- he didn't look too happy about the method of testosterone he was having (maybe it's not too effective?)
Im not sure if he notices a difference really apart from he's not as tired all the time, when is your oh having another sa done?x

 

[GeorgiaBelle]

Scerena,

Don't mean to sound ignorant, but I didn't realize that Testosterone came in tablet form. I thought it was only in a patch or gel form. I can imagine that your husband must not like having to wait on that tablet to melt. Isn't it amazing what our husbands will do out of love for us? I try to remember that during the rare times when I get exasperated with my DH.

My DH has an appointment with our RE on October 28th. I'll let you all know what happens.

The six months our RE gave us to try on our own should be up in January. He had mentioned starting with an IUI if we weren't successful. I hope to convince him to let us keep trying for a little while longer. My husband and I are under a great deal of stress right now and haven't been trying every day around my fertile period the way we should. He and I are always so tired and sleepy. He's taking all these vitamins and using the Axiron Testosterone Gel, and I'm taking daily injections of Human Growth Hormone for my Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency. We're still suffering from all our symptoms. It really gets us down. Also, we don't have the extra money for any of the procedures right now.

I hope you will share with us what happens when you and your hubby go to see the doctor in November. Thinking about you both and praying for great news and a simple solution.

 

[scerena]

Yep it's called 'testosterone MR muco-adh buccal 30mg' the fs wasn't happy the urologist put him on that so he is seeing oh himself in November... He's already taken bloods etc hopefully he puts him on something better...

Im sorry to hear you and oh have been going through a lot lately... ttc can be draining I'm sure things will work out Hun sorry to hear you cannot afford any procedures right now- I hope the doc gives you some more time if you explain what you have been going through?

I will definately share what happens with you all- can you please also keep us updated too & good luck x

 

[SweetJennie]

I just wanted to give you ladies a little update. Apparently the 4 mill count from the Aug SA was wrong. It was actually 10 mill which may not seem like much but it was a huge difference to me. Makes me believe all the vitamins I put OH on may be working.

We also seen the FS. As soon as I can lose 40 lbs we can start treatment. Not sure yet what that treatment will be (FS said she will probably recommend IVF once she gets the rest of the tests back) but unfortunately there is no way we can afford that right now. Really hoping we can push for IUI. I will know more in a couple of weeks and will give you ladies an update.

 

[SLD]

1st SA: Volume=1.2, Count=30 million, motility=10%
2nd SA: Volume=1.3, Count=42 million, Motility=20%
3rd SA: Volume=1.5, count=8 million, Motility=20%
4th SA= Volume=1.4,count=28million, motility=45%
5th SA=Volume=1.4, count=38 million, motility=48%
6th SA=Volume=1.5, count=52million, motility=73%
7th SA=Volume=1.6, count=102 million, motility=77%

All other number, PH, morph, etc. were all normal. Our issue was count and motility, but since the vitamins and varicocele surgery, the numbers improved dramatically!! I will never, ever listen to a doctor again who says there is nothing you can do to improve sperm count--you absolutely can in some cases and my DH definitely did!!!

 

[scerena]

omg wow!
What vitamins was your oh taking? congrats hun thats something to celebrate x

 

[lullabybarb]

Hi Ladies:wave:

I hope you dont mind me joining in? its just my DH has a lsc and i was wondering if anyone can advise me if there is anything he can take to help? also im coming up ovulation and not sure how often to i have heard different storys some saying every other day and others saying everyday sorry for this being tmi but my DH does not produce much at all any advice would be very much appreciated.

 

[Traskey]

Some people have seen improvements using something like Wellman Conception. It's worth a try although some of the doses can be a little low. Others go straight to the individual ones and just take specifics. We went for the all in one but there are others on here with more knowledge than I on this one.

Good luck!

 

[lullabybarb]

Some people have seen improvements using something like Wellman Conception. It's worth a try although some of the doses can be a little low. Others go straight to the individual ones and just take specifics. We went for the all in one but there are others on here with more knowledge than I on this one.

Good luck!

Is the Wellman a natural form? only dh is on a lot of medication after having a double transplant and he is also diabetic on insulin.

Thankyou for your reply im really scared that we are not going to be able to have a child together with his lsc and my age and dh wont consider anything else except concieving naturally! this is only our 2nd month ttc and im putting so much pressure on myself, i have been advised to abstain from for 3-4 days before ovulation and more if possible and i have seen lots of pregnancy charts on ff with ladies my age and their partners with lsc and even low motility and they only bd once i so want to go for it but also worried i wont be giving it our best shot!

 

[Mturner0630]

Hello, Do you ladies mind me joining in? Dh has sperm issues 35mil count, 35% motility, 1+ motility rate. The only month we got pregnant he was taking 2000mg of vitamin C a day, we have him on numerous vitamins trying to get them up. I am starting Soy next cycle, I know I am ovulating but I know its not a strong ovulation. praying it helps!

 

[GeorgiaBelle]

Hello, Ladies! Sorry to be away for almost a month. It is a long complicated story I won't bore you with. I'll just say that my DH and I have been moving completely back into my late Mother's home for now. We still have boxes stacked up to the ceiling and so much work to left to do. This has been where a lot of the stress I mentioned in my last post has been coming from.

This month, I started using the Instead Softcup. The very first day we tried using the Softcup, we and then he slid it in for me. Next, for two days in a row, my hubby deposited his directly into the cup. The first time, he just inserted it with just his . The following day, I added some sperm friendly lubricant in with him before DH inserted the Softcup. For the rest of these days, we and then hubby inserts the Softcup.

As far as I can tell, he does a great job inserting the cup because I can't feel a thing all day. I leave it in for 12 hours, and hubby removes it for me. It really suctions itself to me since my DH really has to pull to get it loose.

We always look at it when he pulls it out. I see what looks like my CM hanging from the side of the cup and some inside the cup. (It is clear and stretchy between my fingers.) Sometimes, I see what must be his seminal fluid in the cup. (It has a off whitish color to it and a couple of times, I haven't seen really anything in the cup.)

I've been using the Softcup for several days now. Going by the American Pregnancy.Org website ovualtion calendar, it says that I could be ovulating starting from October 22nd to November 1st if my cycle is 29 days. (My cycle is regular but it can vary between 28 to 32 days.)

I always have a little worry that we put the cup in wrong and created a barrier instead but one thing I've noticed seems to be a good sign to me. Remember how I've confided to you all that I seem to have so much still left in me when I wipe after using the bathroom, even hours later? (Sorry, TMI, again. ) Since the first day we've used the Softcups, when I go to wipe, there is nothing there except urine. My lubrication isn't even there when I wipe.

 

[GeorgiaBelle]

Hubby was supposed to have his 3 month check-up with our RE on October 28th. The doctor called the day before to change the appointment to Monday. Instead, we are now seeing the doctor on 11-11-11.

I am interested to see if our RE will automatically schedule DH for another SA or will I have to ask for one. Hubby and I are curious to see if he's had any more improvements. It has been almost 4 months since he has been wearing boxers and taking his Alive! Men's Energy vitamins, fish oil, Fertility Blend and Motility Boost. I was thinking of ordering Count Boost as well. He just finished taking Lipitor and is almost finished with the 30 day supply of the Axiron 2% pump he was using.

I'll still let you know how the appointment goes and the results of his bloodwork and the SA if we can get one.

 

[GeorgiaBelle]

Ladies, I need your opinion. I hope to ask our RE about something I've noticed with my DH. I want to ask our RE in private because I don't want to possibly embarrass hubby.

When I wrote about using the Instead Softcups, I mentioned that for two days, my DH had deposited his directly into the cup. I noticed that he didn't come close to what I remember his normal ejaculate amount could be. (Here comes way TMI, but I can't help it. ) When we couldn't and I would pleasure him with my hands, he used to shoot long distances and have an awful lot coming out. For the last two or three years, he oozes out more than shoots. I don't think that he shoots as he used to either. I've noticed that his amount has gotten really small.

I don't know if it's the stress we're under with moving, his school, etc. and/or his lower Testosterone level. (The Axiron hasn't done anything for him that he can tell physically. He still feels tired and achy with no energy.)

I worry about his prostate. He'll be 38 in 2012. I've asked him if he's had any problems such as pain or starting or stopping. He said that he only has had one problem recently starting to urinate. He was at school last month and had to wait a few minutes to get going. I don't think that is anything to be concerned about. He and I don't like using public restrooms. Also, I've had that situation happen to me many times in a public restroom and last time I checked I don't have a prostate.

I wonder if I should have him go see a urologist. Does he need one if he's already seeing my RE?

What opinions do you ladies have? I think I'll e-mail our RE a few days before our rescheduled appointment and see if he'll reply.

 

[GeorgiaBelle]

Ladies,

Here are the results of DH's third semen analysis taken on November 15th –

PH – 8.0 - Normal 7.2 to 8.0
Volume 2.5 – Normal 1 to 6 ml
Concentration – 19.0 – Normal greater than 20 million
Motility (%) – 58 – Normal greater than 50%
Progression – Normal greater than 25% A or 50 % A+B
A= Rapid Progression = 26
B= Slow or Sluggish = 21
C= Non-Progression = 11
D= Non-Motile = 42
Morphology (by Krueger strict criteria*) *Very poor fertilization may occur with less than 5% normal forms – 3%
Total Motile Sperm – 28.0 – Normal greater than 20 million
Liquefied within 30 minutes – yes
Viscosity – Normal
Appearance – Less Opaque
Cell Debris – No
Cell Clumps – No
Agglutination – None

Here are the results of the first semen analysis taken on June 1st –

PH – 8.3 - Normal 7.2 to 8.0
Volume 2.0 – Normal 1 to 6 ml
Concentration – 6.0 – Normal greater than 20 million
Motility (%) – 50 – Normal greater than 50%
Progression – Normal greater than 25% A or 50 % A+B
A= Rapid Progression = 10
B= Slow or Sluggish = 30
C= Non-Progression = 10
D= Non-Motile = 50
Morphology (by Krueger strict criteria*) *Very poor fertilization may occur with less than 5% normal forms – 4%
Total Motile Sperm – 6.0 – Normal greater than 20 million
Liquefied within 30 minutes – yes
Viscosity – Normal
Appearance – Less Opaque
Cell Debris – No
Cell Clumps – No
Agglutination – None
Comment: Oligozoospermia

Here are the results of the second semen analysis taken on July 15th –

PH – 8.0 - Normal 7.2 to 8.0
Volume 2.0 – Normal 1 to 6 ml
Concentration – 10.0 – Normal greater than 20 million
Motility (%) – 41 – Normal greater than 50%
Progression – Normal greater than 25% A or 50 % A+B
A= Rapid Progression = 10
B= Slow or Sluggish = 22
C= Non-Progression = 9
D= Non-Motile = 59
Morphology (by Krueger strict criteria*) *Very poor fertilization may occur with less than 5% normal forms – 2%
Total Motile Sperm – 8.0 – Normal greater than 20 million
Liquefied within 30 minutes – yes
Viscosity – Normal
Appearance – Normal
Cell Debris – No
Cell Clumps – No
Agglutination – None

We couldn't believe our eyes when we saw the results of his latest SA. All we've done since his second SA is hubby has continued to wear boxers, had a bad tooth removed, had three cavities filled, and had his teeth cleaned. He takes Fertility Blend, Motility Boost, Count Boost, Alive! Men's Multivitamin, and Fish Oil. I just bought the GNC Ultra Men's vitamins for DH to take when his Alive! vitamins run out. He finished taking the Lipitor awhile back and is almost out of the Axiron. The doctor was talking about switching him to the Androgel but wanted to see his test results first.

 

[MrsEvans]

I just wanted to tell you guys that i've just found out im pregnant!
I guess the long list of supplements my OH is on has worked

and Georgiabelle I think you finding out about dental issues helped so Thank you
my OH had a tooth taken out and 2 months later im pregnant

we were due to start IVF in December but by some miracle I'm pregnant

Good Luck ladies

 

[GeorgiaBelle]

Mrs. Evans,

CONGRATULATIONS! I'm so happy for you. Wish this were video, so you could see the big smile I have from ear to ear. SMILE!

God bless you and your husband and that precious miracle. Praying you have a happy healthy pregnancy.

Again, CONGRATULATIONS!