Spouses with low sperm count.

[shadowslegacy]

so i found the page i belong to, my hubby too, has low sperm! we found out in september, then found out from the specialist in december our only option is what he call's "test tube baby" but right now that is out of the question as the finances arnt there at the moment! i do believe there is hope, when we first told i felt like my world was tumbling down around me but after talking to my hubby and realizing how hurt he was, i feel like im on a mission, i do believe there is hope and i hope you all feel the same, i know at first the news sucks and brings u down. Do your research learn what you can do, be knowledgeable about it. Now we werent able to talk to either our dr or specialist (who we are done seeing now) about ways to help as they believe that no vitamins and minerals will help but after reading SOOOO many success stories i have hope and i believe remember it only takes ONE sperm!!

we have read that there is hope with vitamins and such so as of now my hubby is on a multi-Vitamin, but will be starting folic acid and , and Vitamin C and E after reading a bunch of information on it!
i hope this helps and i hope that anyone else going through this wants a buddy i would love to have a buddy

 

[ty11]

Hello Ladies
I am just after a bit of information please
If your partner has a low count what happens then, are there ways to
resolve this and will we be able to have a baby at all and if IVF is still an option?
Any info on what happens at this stage would be really helpful thanks xx

 

[shadowslegacy]

Hello Ladies
I am just after a bit of information please
If your partner has a low count what happens then, are there ways to
resolve this and will we be able to have a baby at all and if IVF is still an option?
Any info on what happens at this stage would be really helpful thanks xx

well when we found out he had low count we were directed to a Fertility Specialist in men, he did two more samples Plus an ultrasound on him to see what could be the problem, which was none, he told us our only option would be `test tube baby`. but as to us thats not an option so i did my research and found that taking vitamins and minerals could help as he could be lacking in them and i think he is as we arnt the best eaters especially not him he would turn to fried foods rather then baked (hes not overweight by no means) but he would pick french fries over sweet potato fries lol so we have him on multi vitamins for men right now and will be starting other vitamins and minerals soon. hope this helps

 

[Icklebean]

dont ever giv up hope girls we where told due to low sperm that we coudnt have a baby naturally and i got a bfp. so chin up ladies! xxxxx

 

[shadowslegacy]

i think all of us ladies should have hope. i have read so many success stories online.

we were also told by the dr it was nearly impossible to get pregnant naturally, but i have a feeling we will be getting pregnant naturally, it may take a little bit of time or it might happen fast but i have a feeling it will happen! and congrats with your little bump whats your secret to your success

 

[MrsCompass]

@icklebean .. what was your count?

 

[tiatammy]

Hello ladies not new ttc been ttc since april this past year, hubby had sa done have phone consult with doc. on friday at noon, all I know the email from doc. said need a telephone consult and that the sa has some issues, and I am so scared of the results. Just need some comfort has anyone of you ladies had to deal with bad news but still have concieved?

 

[shadowslegacy]

there are many success stories, Just remember there is hope, changing his diet plus taking vitamins help

when we were told i was very upse thinking that, that was the end. but after doing searches and this forum i have educated my self alot on low sperm count but i hope everything turns out if you need to talk im here!

 

[tiatammy]

there are many success stories, Just remember there is hope, changing his diet plus taking vitamins help

when we were told i was very upse thinking that, that was the end. but after doing searches and this forum i have educated my self alot on low sperm count but i hope everything turns out if you need to talk im here!

OOOOH shadowslegacy Thankyou so very much, for your kind words they mean alot. Hubby is also fighting being pre diabetic, he not actually diabetic but on the borderline of being one, has to folllow certain diet to keep sugar level under controll I just really hope he follows it. He is one that doesnt always follow through you know.

 

[shadowslegacy]

hope the phone call goes good today praying for you

 

[redcolabottle]

Hi All

I'm new here and this is my first post... I'm hoping that someone can help me to understand my DH's semen analysis results. We were given them on the phone without any explanation and I'm very very worried about what they could mean. We've been trying for about 18 months and we never imagined that there might be any problem with DH as all of his family have lots of kids and he's fit and healthy.

Please help me to understand what they mean and whether or not they could be entirely wrong.

1.1 ml volume
17m concentration
18.7 total number
0% progressive
24% non progressive
76% immotile
2% normal forms
Incomplete liquefaction
Abnormal viscosity

We've arranged to see the doctor next week but I'm going insane waiting. Plus I'm wondering if anti-malaria drugs we both took in November could have effected them. Also he did the test at home and it took over an hour to get them to the hospital for analysis and he carried them in his pocket - could the time and heat have affected them?

Any help / advice greatly appreciated.

 

[shadowslegacy]

i was never given a sheet of paper was just told we had low sperm count. but these ladies are the best and i hope you find your answers

 

[scerena]

Hi Hun,
Firstly I would like to say I am no expert but I will have a go at explaining your results as my oh has had 4 sa's done, if I am wrong then I know one of lovely ladies on here will put it right... Im not sure if the time/tablets etc have effected his analysis but I would definately find out- And you need 3 semen analysis' to get a proper idea of what is going on so try not to worry too much...

1.1 ml volume between 1 & 6ml are normal with 1.5ml at the lower end
17m concentration

18.7 total number if this is the sperm count then the 'normal' count is 20million

0% progressive Is the number of sperm moving forward

24% non progressive 24% of the sperm have tails but are not moving forward

76% immotile 76% are immotile and fail to move at all

2% normal forms The normal forms considered 'normal' is between 4-5%

Incomplete liquefaction It normally takes less than 20 minutes for the sample to change from a thick gel into a liquid. An abnormally long liquefaction (more than 30 minutes at 37 24°C) time may indicate an infection, some studies say within 60 minutes

Abnormal viscosity- not sure what this one means

Like I said hun I am no doctor, I would get a repeat sa done and see what the results are then, for now I would get oh to make some changes in the meantime such as-
Start taking vitamins- I believe these work wonders!
Do not wear tight underwear
Avoid HOT baths and showers
Eat heathly

please dont worry yourself until you have another one done as loads of things can sometimes affect the analysis even down to a cold, my oh's 1st one was 0.5mil and now his count is 34mil- just simple changes can help
x

 

[redcolabottle]

Thank you so much scerena. I'm trying not to worry but finding it pretty tough to be honest. I'll get an appointment and get another SA for him ASAP.

Thanks so much again, your explanations really help, not good but at least they make things clearer.

 

[scerena]

Thats ok hun, me and oh have had some horrible results in the past but they can be made better and hooefully thats a faulty sa- seems a long way to have taken the analysis so hopefully thats why the results are that way??? Definately get a repeat test and hopefully one of the other women on here can check ive explained it correctly for you xx

 

[NordicLass]

Hello ladies,

I hope you don't mind me joining and sharing. I've been looking for a thread like this for ages as I'm finding it very hard to stay positive at the moment and I'm sure it will help to speak to people in my situation.

Like yourselves we are having sperm issues. I'm 30 and OH is 29 and have been trying for the last 2 years. Been on a loooong investigation on the NHS, they haven't found anything wrong with me so far altho I haven't had lap and dye yet and I'm booked in for another ultrasound. However. On our SA (first and only we've had so far) we were told OH's sperm count was 3 million per ml but with a near average motility. We were a bit shocked to say the least as he's managed to get 2 previous partners pregnant in the past. We've been told we need IVF but he has also had to do an ultrasound which showed he has several varicoceles in his testi's which apparently is harmless but has been linked to infertility. We are still waiting for proper results and where to go from here (surgery?) or go on the IVF list. He has been on allsorts of vitamins since then and is due for another SA in february. Don't you love it how there is a 3 month wait for each tests and then another 3 month for a follow up...not to mention the waiting lists for IVF! So frustrating. Been looking into going private but would only be able to afford IUI. Anyone know if they actually do IUI with 3 mill? Find it hard to stay positive when you look at the successrates...

Can i ask you ladies how you are dealing with telling people? We are getting a lot of "when are you having babies" questions which are sooo annoying. So far we haven't told anyone at all, not even close family...how are you all dealing with this?

 

[smiledreamer]

i just kinbda shrug it off
im quite lucky cosppl no were saving for a house so they just assume we are trying after
a few family members no iv got pcos so think its me which im fine with

xx

 

[Icklebean]

redcola - dont give up hope hun, we was told its impossible for us to consieve naturally because of hubbys sperm and we still have. only 6 weeks gone and been a roller-coaster, but like i said never give up hope!!

 

[GeorgiaBelle]

RedColaBottle,

Welcome to the board! :wave:

Here's a link to a PDF which does an amazing job of explaining the terminology and ranges used in SA -

https://www.micropticsl.com/res/downloads_scientific_information/semen_analysis_guide.pdf

When my DH had his first SA, I did a lot of research. I remember reading about the different collection methods and in particular some important instructions for those collecting the sample at home. I looked again and found what I remembered on WebMD's website. I'm copying and pasting it here for you -

"How It Is Done continued...

If you collect the semen sample at home, the sample must be received at the laboratory or clinic within 1 hour. Keep the sample out of direct sunlight and do not allow it to get cold or hot. If it is a cold day, carry the semen sample container against your body to keep it as close to body temperature as possible. Do not refrigerate the semen sample."

Scerena is giving you great advice. Please request another SA soon. Maybe this time, you could have your hubby give the sample while at the lab.

Hope this helps. Wishing better results for you with a new test.

God Bless!

 

[GeorgiaBelle]

Wannabeprego,

Thinking about you and praying for you. Haven't seen you post here in awhile and hoped you were all right.

God Bless!