Spouses with low sperm count.

[sailorgirl20]

now i know its low really low, our doctor (not a specialist) said none but then when we saw a fertility specialist said it was really low but "test tube baby" as he called it would be our best option but see here in canada it cost so much and right now we want to try naturally so hes taking his vitamins and were hoping for best results.

now his multivitamin has zinc and folic and all those but i am trying to make it so he has much more of those main vitamins in his system lol

 

[Prayingforno1]

Hi all thanks for the encouragement. Just an update, DH and I went into my doctor this afternoon to discuss his SA results. His count was 3mil when according to the doctor it should be between 20-250mil. He's referred DH to an urologist who was able to squeeze him in tomorrow afternoon so I am happy that we don't have to wait to find out our next move. He's now taking a multivitamin along with zinc. Not sure what the urologist will recommend but at least we may have and an action plan by the end of the week. Will keep you posted!!

 

[ikmju4]

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[PinkPeony]

EEep!! Need advice ladies!!

I usually ovulate day 15-17. Today I'm day 12 and I'm doing a monitored cycle with the FS. I DTD last night to clear out any dead guys bc we hadn't done it in a while and I was assuming we had at least 3 days to build back up. Well wouldn't you know it, the FS just called and I'm surging now! They said to DTD tonight and tomorrow - I'm thinking I'll leave it for today and then BD tomorrow instead. What do you guys think? I honestly feel out already.

 

[LB25]

Hi ladies,

Hope you don't mind me posting here. I am totally new to online forums, but have come to a point that I need to discuss what is happening to me and my DH. We have been TTC for 12 months this month and he had results of SA yesterday.

I don't know all of the numbers, but he only has 3 million (rather than the 20 -150 million which I'm told is the "normal" range). His motility is 45%, which is just below average according to his GP.

I've been reading everything I can find about treatment when his count is so bad, and am devastated to find that we may have to opt straight for ICSI, which I have always said I couldn't face as am petrified of hospitals, needles etc.

I've so far ordered him fertilaid and countboost, which are supposed to help...but cannot get over how awful we both feel.

He has just gone to tell his parents, who dont even know we've been trying (no one knows as I was scared this would happen to one of us!). I can't tell anyone as feel so awful about it, and don't know how I will face the in laws once they know as I'm so upset.

We are due to see a fertility specialist on 11th Oct - which was booked in advance as I've already had 2scans and day 21 bloods as had some pain earlier in the year. So far, I look fine and am ovulating.

Any help or advice gratefully received x

 

[sailorgirl20]

what helped me the most when we first found out was RESEARCH and i mean hours and hours,our FS told us that it takes on sperm, and it was possible to have a "test tube baby" (sorry for not using the actual term, just using his exact words) so with that tad bit of information and the first week was just moping around upset we told our parents well i am blessed to have such a resourceful mom (who works at a hospital)she managed to find tons of information on vitamins and such and even though our doctor doesnt agree with vitamins to help and such i do see a difference in hubby. the only thing is the hubby only will take 5 vitamins so i got to shift his vitamins abit but for the last few months he has been taking these and i can tell u i personally do see a difference with his energy, his "load" (hehe, sorry if its tmi) even his mood! the vitamins include ; vitamin e, vitamin c, a regular multivitamin, folic acid, zinc!

so far i have taken awa vitamin E and replaced it with Maca 800mg once a day, just trying to see what other one i can replace with horny goat weed, i hope this helps. and i know the news is horrific at first but there is hope =) if you need to talk you can message me baby dust

 

[LB25]

Thanks for this - its a relief even to write it down!

DH has returned from his parents who were surprisingly sensible & ok about it - although am still dreading seeing them now I know they know. It was def for the best him telling them, as he said he felt like a weight lifted off him when he spoke to them, and the news has really hit him hard. He already suffers with anxiety, so don't want him getting more stressed than necessary!

Have started looking into possible causes and ways we can maximise our chances, so will keep at it (the research, that is!) & await our appointment with baited breath.

Fingers crossed for everyone xx

 

[ikmju4]

Has anyone had success with OH having low morphology (1% normal sperm) and low motility?? Thinking natural conception is out the window for us so sad

 

[sailorgirl20]

hey have your hubby been taking anything to help his levels? vitamins ect?

 

[ikmju4]

hey have your hubby been taking anything to help his levels? vitamins ect?

yeah got him on welman conception, zinc and vitamin c. Plus hes stopped drinking (mostly), doesnt smoke. Were trying to avoid stress haha, stopped baths but i think the problem is that hes underweight.... our re said we cant have iui etc until hes at right weight

 

[sailorgirl20]

have they given him any directions (besides eat) to get at the right weight? also i would talk to him about adding folic acid and vitamin e (if the multivitamin you have him on is little on those to). i can honestly say with all those vitamins i could *feel* the difference when bedding. and i have read nothing but positive on maca and horny goat weed, which i take maca once every other day along with an asprin! i really wish u luck, we have been a year next month with dealing with knowing bout my hubbys sa results and a year in march with him taking vitamins lol but i am seeing a big change in him! im thinking in 3-4 months requesting another SA, if you want to talk some more you can always message me

 

[ikmju4]

have they given him any directions (besides eat) to get at the right weight? also i would talk to him about adding folic acid and vitamin e (if the multivitamin you have him on is little on those to). i can honestly say with all those vitamins i could *feel* the difference when bedding. and i have read nothing but positive on maca and horny goat weed, which i take maca once every other day along with an asprin! i really wish u luck, we have been a year next month with dealing with knowing bout my hubbys sa results and a year in march with him taking vitamins lol but i am seeing a big change in him! im thinking in 3-4 months requesting another SA, if you want to talk some more you can always message me

No they havnt I'm trying to get him to go to the GP about it cos I personally think he has either a thyroid problem or low testosterone cos he eats like a horse. Well man has folic acid, il have to check vitamin e. thinking il get some horney goats weed soon too )
Thanks Hun, we've been ttc for what seems like forever.
Good luck xx

 

[dreaminghopin]

Hi ladies.. How are you all. Just wondering how long your dh's abstain before giving a sample. I think it's worth having a few done to see if count etc varies. If my hubby abstains for 48hrs his count and morphology is much lower that when he abstains for 4 days. His motility is better with only two days abstinence but not drastically so.

Was also just wondering how your all coping with ttc-ing with low sperm and how long are you going wait before considering assisted conception.
This is our 12th cycle and we have a meeting at fertility clinic tomorrow.

 

[ikmju4]

Me and OH are already decided that at our next re appointment we are ready for assisted conception although he has to put on a bit of weight to meet the criteria. We have been ttc over 18months
Good luck

 

[Briss]

my hubby abstained for 9 days before his last test i think this may have affected his result, i heard that it should not be more than 5 days

 

[dreaminghopin]

9 days does seem a bit long. We were advised to abstain for 48 hours and no longer than 72 hours however 96 hours seems to be best for us ) However when it comes to BD it feels like we only have one shot every month so try to have a few days abstinent first then BD until temp shift.
Thanks for replying. We are very much in limbo as would need to take a loan for IVF and there are so many stories of ladies getting their BFPs naturally.

 

[ikmju4]

we want to try iui first but with OH's low morphology not sure theyll let us, if we have ivf you only get one shot here on nhs, more than some i know but daunting.

 

[dreaminghopin]

When is your RE appointment? We are in the UK too but only just been referred to assisted conception unit and think there is a 2 year wait with our health board so thats why we are having a consulatation with a fertility clinic.

 

[PinkPeony]

Hi ladies.. How are you all. Just wondering how long your dh's abstain before giving a sample. I think it's worth having a few done to see if count etc varies. If my hubby abstains for 48hrs his count and morphology is much lower that when he abstains for 4 days. His motility is better with only two days abstinence but not drastically so.

Was also just wondering how your all coping with ttc-ing with low sperm and how long are you going wait before considering assisted conception.
This is our 12th cycle and we have a meeting at fertility clinic tomorrow.

Mine abstained for 4 days I think. That was his first one so not sure if less/more time makes a difference for him. Would love to know that though! Around fertile time I get him to hold off for 3-5 days before I O.
As for assisted stuff, I think we'll give it a couple months then do another SA. Depending how that turns out I think we'll talk IUI. Basically on track to do an IUI in December depending how the next few months pan out.

I'm surprised at my DH... Since getting his result he hasn't had a single drink. He's taking a handful of vitamins everyday too. Finally he got the picture. I was saying it all along he's gotta make some changes too, not just all me here. He needed to hear from the horses mouth. Hopefully these things will have some affect in the end.

 

[dreaminghopin]

I know my poor hubby really misses his caffeine fixes. At first he struggled with the vitamin regime but is used to it now. We still have the odd glass of wine at the weekend though.