Spouses with low sperm count.

[shelly72ri]

I think i need to call my dr back! I didnt get all the results like you guys.. All they said is dh is low at 9.5 and anything from 0-10 is low... I dont know anything else!

 

[Mel_35]

LOL I lived in Stirling for 3 years Dreaming, lovely part of the world up there We dont have an appointment just yet, GP said he was writing to refer us on Monday so hopefully we will find out soon.

Hi Lulu! So sorry to hear of your losses But it sounds like you have pretty ok motility and morphology compared to some of the other results I've seen on here, looks like the count is a bit low though? Seems like lots of people have had success in improving things with vitamins and lifestyle changes, so fingers crossed for you too.

Shelly I'd definitely get the GP to let you know your complete results if you can, I'd read the above as your count was 9.5 million though?

 

[dreaminghopin]

It sure is Mel

Lulu i dont think I have ever seen 75% mobilty before so it looks pretty good. 3 million good swimmers is a good start.

Hope your able to get more info shelly.

I tested this morning and last night BFNs.

Have a good weekend everyone.

 

[aintlifegrand]

Okay gals, just got back from my first IUI. Originally, we had two sperm analysis done, both around 7 million, the last around January. Today, 14 million! He cut down cigarettes and alcohol, and started taking a Mens Daily Health Vitamin, Fertilaid and Count Boost.

 

[dreaminghopin]

Thats great and glad to know that they will do IUI with 14 million as that what my DH's last count was. What was the procedure like? Best of luch and keep us posted.

 

[aintlifegrand]

I thought it hurt a bit and I was cramping, but overall not too bad. My doctor said they wouldn't do it if the count was under 7 million.

 

[GeorgiaBelle]

Welcome dreaminghopin, Posey, Regalpeas, Mel_35, Lulu33, shelly72ri, and aintlifegrand! Sorry the board hasn't been active lately. We're happy to have you ladies join us on the board.

My husband had his fourth Semen Analysis done on Friday, March 16th. We received his results Wednesday, March 28th. His results were surprising, and I'm not sure if I should be happy, sad, or both. We are definitely confused. I will definitely post the new results along with the results of his last three SAs very soon.

Again, welcome!

 

[smiledreamer]

oooh giorgie,,,, im so impatient
post soon hun xx

 

[GeorgiaBelle]

This may have already been talked about, but with no insurance coverage, about how much is it to have a sperm count.motility/etc analyzed in the US? Thanks!

Al335003,

I just came across your post and hope you are still able to see my reply. Each time, my husband has his semen analysis done, we pay $90.00 for paying early. If we waited to let the reproductive lab file with my insurance and the claim was denied, we would have to pay $110.00. My insurance will deny coverage of hubby's SAs because they will mostly likely have a infertility diagnosis attached.

Hope this helps!

 

[Regalpeas]

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RegalPea, I love how strong and hopeful you are! I'm also happy your DH's second SA came back a little better than the first. If you read up to my first post, you'll see that my hubby's first SA came back horribly, and he goes for his second one early next week, so I"m hoping for anything even slightly better... Do you know when you might be able to begin IUI? GL to you and fingers crossed


Afm, I see the RE for the first time on May 6th, so until then we're just going to keep trying, even though things seem so grim... I can't imagine giving up trying naturally, even if the chances are so small.

to you both xo

Thanks my dear! Not long now until you see the RE fx fx fx. The FS wants DH sperm to get to 10 million range. Also I need to drop some pounds as well. Then we'll be eligible. They say both will increase our success with treatmentl

Hi Ladies Looks like its just a couple of us on here for now then!


Good luck with your retest too Regalpeas, let us know how you get on!

Thanks !

Regalpeas I think 8 million healthy sperm is good. Some people on here have had a BFP with 1 million on IUI. Can I ask why he was prescribed clomid? Is it normal for males to be prescribed this?

Dh had low count, motility and poor morphology. So perhaps this is why the request is for more sperm production to increase our chances. Clomid is prescribed for men however, we just found out recently that it is not FDA approved for men. So DH says he's going to start taking Zinc which he picked up already. However, he things the Clomid is working because his testicles are getting bigger...SMH. So now he doesn't want to stop taking it, but I think he will to be safe.

 

[Regalpeas]

LuLu- sorry for your losses.

Aintlife- fx fx fx hope this is it for you!

 

[GeorgiaBelle]

Hello Ladies,

Here are the results of DH's fourth semen analysis taken on March 16th –

PH – 8.1 - Normal 7.2 to 8.0
Volume 2.1 – Normal 1 to 6 ml
Concentration – 42.0 – Normal greater than 20 million
Motility (%) – 60 – Normal greater than 50%
Progression – Normal greater than 25% A or 50 % A+B
A= Rapid Progression = 25
B= Slow or Sluggish = 25
C= Non-Progression = 10
D= Non-Motile = 40
Morphology (by Krueger strict criteria*) *Very poor fertilization may occur with less than 5% normal forms – 2%
Total Motile Sperm – 53.0 – Normal greater than 20 million
Liquefied within 30 minutes – yes
Viscosity – Normal
Appearance – Normal
Cell Debris – Yes
Cell Clumps – Yes
Agglutination – None
Comment: Poor Morphology

Here are the results of the first semen analysis taken on June 1, 2011 –

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 15, 2011 –

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

Here are the results of DH's third semen analysis taken on November 15, 2011 –

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

This fourth SA has DH and me not knowing how to feel. Should we be happy or sad, but we are definitely confused. Hubby’s PH has been 8.3, 8.0, 8.0, and now 8.1. Why his PH suddenly went back over the normal range, is puzzling.

What really concerns us is the yes for cell debris and cell clumps. He has never shown these in his other 3 SAs. Dear husband and I don’t aren’t even sure what cell debris or cell clumps are. I’ve tried to research this and found that it could be sperm cells.

Each lab reports always contains, "Note: Results may be inaccurate due to the presence of cell clumps, debris, and increased viscosity." Since this report shows debris and clumps, we aren't sure if we should trust his high numbers.

Hubby had a 6 month dental cleaning and check-up done on February 20th and had a cavity filled the next day.

He still takes Fertility Blend, Motility Boost, Count Boost, GNC Ultra Men's Multivitamin, and Fish Oil. I ordered Pycnogenol and Horny Goat Weed and on February 7th, it was delivered. Hubby took his first Horny Goat Weed that same evening and his first Pycnogenol the next morning.

Shortly after we saw our RE on March 16th, the second set of supplements I ordered arrived from GNC. Dear Husband has now added Saw Palmetto and Fiber Gummies to the vitamins and supplements he already takes. Here is the list and the schedule of his vitamins and supplements –

Vitamins Taking As Of March 2012
1. CountBoost For Men (Twice A Day – Once In The Morning/Once In The Evening)
2. MotilityBoost For Men (Twice A Day – Once In The Morning/Once In The Evening)
3. Fertility Blend For Men (Twice A Day – Once In The Morning/Once In The Evening)
4. GNC Pycnogenol 50mg Dietary Supplement (Once A Day – Once In The Morning)
5. GNC Horny Goat Weed Dietary Supplement 600mg Horny Goat Weed/250mg Mama Extract
(Twice A Day – Once In The Morning/Once In The Evening)
6. GNC Saw Palmetto Formula (Twice A Day – Once In The Morning/Once In The Evening)
7. Garden Greens Fiber Gummies (Twice A Day – Once In The Morning/Once In The Evening)
8. Spring Valley All Natural Regular Strength Fish Oil 1000mg
(Three A Day – Twice In The Morning/Once In The Evening)
9. GNC Mega Men Time Released Caplets Dietary Supplement
(Twice A Day – Once In The Morning/Once In The Evening)

Have any of you ladies had experience with cell debris and cell clumps in your husband's semen analysis?

 

[scerena]

Motility and count sound great

Yes my oh had debris and clumping- we use 1000mg vit c which is meant to help semen from clumping together so I would recommend your oh to give this a go if he isnt already??? We will find out if it helped after his next sa when he is requested to do one...

I hope this helps a little?

 

[GeorgiaBelle]

Hi, Scerena! So good to see you on the board, again.

Hubby takes 300mgs in his GNC Mega Men Multivitamins, 120mgs in his Fertility Blend, and 500mgs in his Count Boost. Looks as if I should put him on separate Vitamin C tablets.

We still can't understand why he suddenly has debris and clumping on his fourth SA and his PH going up, again.

His best morphology was 4% and that was on his first and what was his worst SA. Doesn't make sense.

He started taking the Pycnogenol which is supposed to help improve his morphology. He had been taking it for only a month and 8 days before his last SA. I was hoping we would see more of an increase in his morphology. I guess I should give it 3 months.

Thank you for replying!

 

[lyns148]

Hi Ladies

I hope its ok if I join you, I was so glad to find this thread because I have been looking for somewhere to find a little support. We have been TTC for 19 months now and its been quite a rocky road. I went to my dr after 9 months thinking the problem was with me and she suggested a SA just to check and discovered there is very little chance we will manage this on our own. First SA results:

Volume - 3.5ml
pH - 8
Rapid progressive motility - 45-50%
Sluggish progressive motility - 1-5%
Non progressive motility - 0%
Immotility - 40-45%
Count - 1 million per ml

I find these numbers all so confusing!! But obviously out biggest worry for us is the count. We've been to our local assisted conception unit and had lots of tests carried out and the conclusion was that ICSI is the best option for us. Unfortunately the wait for this is 22 months (!!!) from the time of referral so we're looking at this time in 2013. I'm just not sure how I'm going to get through another year!

I'm hoping you all know where I'm coming from when I say I'm so sad that we're having to deal with this. I can't really speak to DH as I don't want to make him feel any worse than he already does. The few friends that know and that I can talk to just keep telling me to be positive and that they're 100% sure this will work for us. Its so hard because it doesn't leave my mind for a second and everywhere I go I feel there are pregnant woman or babies!!!

I hope you are all having good days today...babydust to everyone xx

 

[dreaminghopin]

Hi Ladies

I hope its ok if I join you, I was so glad to find this thread because I have been looking for somewhere to find a little support. We have been TTC for 19 months now and its been quite a rocky road. I went to my dr after 9 months thinking the problem was with me and she suggested a SA just to check and discovered there is very little chance we will manage this on our own. First SA results:

Volume - 3.5ml
pH - 8
Rapid progressive motility - 45-50%
Sluggish progressive motility - 1-5%
Non progressive motility - 0%
Immotility - 40-45%
Count - 1 million per ml

I find these numbers all so confusing!! But obviously out biggest worry for us is the count. We've been to our local assisted conception unit and had lots of tests carried out and the conclusion was that ICSI is the best option for us. Unfortunately the wait for this is 22 months (!!!) from the time of referral so we're looking at this time in 2013. I'm just not sure how I'm going to get through another year!

I'm hoping you all know where I'm coming from when I say I'm so sad that we're having to deal with this. I can't really speak to DH as I don't want to make him feel any worse than he already does. The few friends that know and that I can talk to just keep telling me to be positive and that they're 100% sure this will work for us. Its so hard because it doesn't leave my mind for a second and everywhere I go I feel there are pregnant woman or babies!!!

I hope you are all having good days today...babydust to everyone xx

Hi lyns

Of course welcome and hope your ok. I know it is so sad to be told that your chances of concieving naturally are small. However there is sperm there and we have to be thankful for that. Your DH's rapid motility is great and a while ago there was someone on this site who conceived naturally and her DH's count was about a million. Your are on the waiting list and in the meantime get your bloke on this vitamins, eat healthy, enjoy sex and you never know. I am also in scotland but my gp wont refer us because we conceived Dec 2011 (miscarried). Pretty rubbish to know that when we do get referred it will be a long wait. Babydust to you xxx

 

[GeorgiaBelle]

Lyns148,

Welcome to the board! :wave:

You may want to have your DH make a dental appointment if he doesn't already go twice a year. It is possible that any bacteria that is causing him problems (or may not be right now) with his teeth is getting into his bloodstream and affecting his sperm count. They call it Bactospermia. My DH had a bad tooth he didn't tell me about. Once it was pulled, three cavities filled, and his teeth cleaned, his count and motility improved greatly.

Dreaminghopin gave you some great advice. Definitely start your husband on vitamins and supplements. My hubby saw great improvement with the vitamins and supplements he's taking -

Vitamins Taking As Of March 2012
1. CountBoost For Men (Twice A Day – Once In The Morning/Once In The Evening)
2. MotilityBoost For Men (Twice A Day – Once In The Morning/Once In The Evening)
3. Fertility Blend For Men (Twice A Day – Once In The Morning/Once In The Evening)
4. GNC Pycnogenol 50mg Dietary Supplement (Once A Day – Once In The Morning)
5. GNC Horny Goat Weed Dietary Supplement 600mg Horny Goat Weed/250mg Mama Extract
(Twice A Day – Once In The Morning/Once In The Evening)
6. GNC Saw Palmetto Formula (Twice A Day – Once In The Morning/Once In The Evening)
7. Garden Greens Fiber Gummies (Twice A Day – Once In The Morning/Once In The Evening)
8. Spring Valley All Natural Regular Strength Fish Oil 1000mg
(Three A Day – Twice In The Morning/Once In The Evening)
9. GNC Mega Men Time Released Caplets Dietary Supplement
(Twice A Day – Once In The Morning/Once In The Evening).

Scerena has encouraged my DH to begin on a separate Vitamin C tablet at 1000mgs. We are going to get some for him soon.

I have been diagnosed with Adult Growth Hormone Deficiency and a "touch" of PCOS. (My older sister had the classic case of PCOS.) All I'm taking right now is a daily shot of growth hormone and GNC Women’s Ultra Mega Time Released Caplets Dietary Supplement (Twice A Day – Once In The Morning/Once In The Evening). I recently read about supplements to take to help counteract some of the problems associated with PCOS. I'm going to start taking Fish Oil, Cinnamon, Chromium Picolinate, Super B-Complex, and Fertility Blend For Women. Hubby is going to take Cinnamon with me because I read that it's an aphrodisiac for men. (His testosterone is on the lower end of normal.)

I have the facial hair growth, weight gain, and high testosterone which comes with PCOS. I've always had a regular period but don't know if I've really been ovulated each month. Last month I started using the ovulation strips from Baby Hopes. I did get what looked as if it might be a positive, but the second line was really as dark as the first line. This month I've gotten anything close.

I completely understand how you feel about seeing so many babies or baby related items all the sudden. Every time we go somewhere, I see so many precious babies. They are always the sweetest chubby cheeked cherubs, too. My heart feels fuller and my arms feel emptier each time.

We're here for you!

 

[derryone]

Hi,
everyone I'm so relieved that I found this post here. My DH and I have been trying to conceive now for 14months. We've tried preseed, conceive plus, soft cups, temping and I use OPKs to make sure that I am ovulating each month. My cycles are very regular every 26- 28 days. I went to the doctor and got bloods taken and a smear everything came back normal. She requested that my DH get a SA completed. we got the results yesterday.
Volume: 4.6ml
PH 7.9
Sperm Count: 1 million ml semen
Motility 37%
Excellent 2 %
Sluggish 34 %
Non Progressive 14%
Immotile 50 %
It said morphology were unable to assess normal forms due to insufficient sperm numbers.
We know that this is quite bad but were not quite sure how bad. My DH is devastated and we're both very worried. Would anyone be able to look at these results and give me some feedback?
Thanks a million.

 

[Regalpeas]

Welcome to all newbies!

 

[dreaminghopin]

Hi derryone
I hope you and dh are feeling a bit better.*
I am not an expert but I think anything above 20 million with at least 50% motile is considered ok. *
Is this your dh first sperm report. If so then please arrange for him to do another one as they do vary. My dh's first one had a count of 1 million and second one was 14 million (we bd the night before the first one so that might have affected things). Many on this site have managed to improve count, motility and morphology with vitamins and lifestyle changes (no smoking / alcohol etc). Have u managed to speak to your doc? As you prob know assisted conception has great success *with male factor and the fact that everything seems ok with u is excellent news. We were pretty devastated when we found out in February but my doc won't refer us to fertility clinic because we conceived dec 2011 and wants us to keep trying naturally. Good luck and we are hear for u.*