Spouses with low sperm count.

[Kelly9]

Vits may work I've seen them work with some, sadly they did not work with us.

 

[Pamplemousse]

Thanks for the replies!

Anniehope, it seems there is hope for you. I get what you mean about putting your life on hold, but try to make plans for your future, like holidays, or litte treats with you and your hubby! You deserve it because I know that worrying about conceiving can put a stress on a marriage!

I don't know what to suggest in terms of improving your hubbies sperm count, but I have read loads of stories on this site and it seems that miracles are happening every day!!

 

[SLD]

Hi Ladies,

I signed up to this site only yesterday. DH and I have been TTC for 14 months. We ahve begun the usual round of tests, so far everything is ticking over nicely with my bits. DH submitted a sample last week. The consultant has asked for a further sample, she won't discuss over the phone, but wants to clarify some things with a second sample.

Needles to say DH and I are very anxious, fearing the worst and the unknown etc. I have to say I have read some of your stories on this thread and they have giving me so much hope for the future. If there is a problem then I know I can deal with it and all is not lost.

Apologies if writing on this thread seems like I am jumping the gun and assuming that there is sperm problem with DH, but I would really like to get support and offer to support to any other Ladies who have been trying a while to get a bundle of joy.

Try not to worry too much!!! My DHs count was incredibly low and now it is perfect!! Even if you receive bad news that the count is low, there are things he can do to improve it--for us, lots of vitamins did the trick!!

 

[Kelly9]

having a varicoele removed can also greatly improve sperm counts and such, I remember wishing that was our problem when we were told of possible reasons for dh's problems, I just wish vitamins worked for us though.

 

[HappyBunnyAB]

HappyBunny,

Thank you for the sweet words! The last two months, I've started on the 14th. I'm regular but can vary a day or two each month.

My hubby is a softhearted gentleman. He already won't let me lift heavy things and is very chivalrous. Once I brought home some of the childbirth videos we have at the medical library where I work. On the video, one couple started crying together when their baby was born. My sweet hubby cried with them. He has always been like that. I really believe he would cry happy tears if I were able to tell him that yes, he is going to be a daddy.

That is so sweet. He sounds like a great man.

 

[Pamplemousse]

Hi Ladies,

I signed up to this site only yesterday. DH and I have been TTC for 14 months. We ahve begun the usual round of tests, so far everything is ticking over nicely with my bits. DH submitted a sample last week. The consultant has asked for a further sample, she won't discuss over the phone, but wants to clarify some things with a second sample.

Needles to say DH and I are very anxious, fearing the worst and the unknown etc. I have to say I have read some of your stories on this thread and they have giving me so much hope for the future. If there is a problem then I know I can deal with it and all is not lost.

Apologies if writing on this thread seems like I am jumping the gun and assuming that there is sperm problem with DH, but I would really like to get support and offer to support to any other Ladies who have been trying a while to get a bundle of joy.

Try not to worry too much!!! My DHs count was incredibly low and now it is perfect!! Even if you receive bad news that the count is low, there are things he can do to improve it--for us, lots of vitamins did the trick!!

Which vitamins do you recommend? I hear of so many!!

 

[GeorgiaBelle]

Following the pattern of June and July, I started my period today (14th). I'm not really surprised.

What it does do is make me worry more. What if my husband's count is slowly rising but I'm not ovulating after all? I am regular with my periods but that doesn't guarantee that ovulation is occurring. My RE has never done any tests on me other than a test to track my growth hormone level and regular blood work. He says everything feels and looks normal when he does my Pap Smear.

I need to ask you ladies if you have this similar problem and if I should be concerned about this. Since my husband and I stopped using condoms probably close to almost two years ago now, I have noticed something when I later use the bathroom. Of course, I wait until much later in the day to go to give his sperm as much of a chance as possible.

I have always been extremely naturally lubed when we make love. Sometimes, the wetness can be clear and sometimes creamy white. I can go to the bathroom many hours later and when I wipe I have a tissue full of slippery white creamy substance. There can be an abundance of this.

I'm scared each time. Was that all of me, or was that some of me and some of my husband's seminal fluid, or could that be all of his ejaculate? I worry that maybe his sperm isn't getting anywhere near my cervix but is pooled in my vagina.

I hope I'm not being silly.

My DH started taking the Axiron testosterone gel on August 12th. Maybe that will help his count, motility, and morphology. My periods usually last about 6 to 7 days, so by the time I finish, he should be using the gel 9 days. I pray that will be long enough to give us some benefit during my next fertile days. I can't help it, but I'm not hopeful.

 

[Pamplemousse]

Following the pattern of June and July, I started my period today (14th). I'm not really surprised.

What it does do is make me worry more. What if my husband's count is slowly rising but I'm not ovulating after all? I am regular with my periods but that doesn't guarantee that ovulation is occurring. My RE has never done any tests on me other than a test to track my growth hormone level and regular blood work. He says everything feels and looks normal when he does my Pap Smear.

I need to ask you ladies if you have this similar problem and if I should be concerned about this. Since my husband and I stopped using condoms probably close to almost two years ago now, I have noticed something when I later use the bathroom. Of course, I wait until much later in the day to go to give his sperm as much of a chance as possible.

I have always been extremely naturally lubed when we make love. Sometimes, the wetness can be clear and sometimes creamy white. I can go to the bathroom many hours later and when I wipe I have a tissue full of slippery white creamy substance. There can be an abundance of this.

I'm scared each time. Was that all of me, or was that some of me and some of my husband's seminal fluid, or could that be all of his ejaculate? I worry that maybe his sperm isn't getting anywhere near my cervix but is pooled in my vagina.

I hope I'm not being silly.

My DH started taking the Axiron testosterone gel on August 12th. Maybe that will help his count, motility, and morphology. My periods usually last about 6 to 7 days, so by the time I finish, he should be using the gel 9 days. I pray that will be long enough to give us some benefit during my next fertile days. I can't help it, but I'm not hopeful.

Afraid, I do not have the answer to this one, but if you are worried then speak to a Doctor. I have come to conclusion that no matter how strange a question may be, if it is going to put your mind at ease then ask!!:dust

 

[HappyBunnyAB]

Hi GeorgiaBelle,

Have you ever talked to your RE about doing some test on you? The dr said that even though you get a period it does not mean you are ovulating. Do you temp at all? I agree with Pamplemousse, you should talk to your RE and ask if its normal to have so much abundance.

 

[doodles999]

GeorgiaBelle- The sperm separate from the semen, as semen can't go into the uterus! What you are most likely seeing is just the leftover semen that stays in the vagina. I wouldn't worry.

 

[kazzab25]

Hi ladies, i have not posted on here for ages!! Took a break but im due back to fs tomorrow for 3rd sa, oh scan and blood results!! Very nervous.

When we saw fs about 6 weeks ago he put us on 5 strong vits, selium, l'carnitine, vit c zinc and vit e, praying theres an improvement!!

first sa he had 5 million per mil and 0 morph and second was 5 mil per mil and 2% morph after wellmans, but lets see if the strong vits have helped!!

I also have pcos

 

[MrsEvans]

hope you get some good news
xxx

 

[LaineB]

Has anyone ever heard of the hcg shot for men?

 

[HappyBunnyAB]

Hi ladies, i have not posted on here for ages!! Took a break but im due back to fs tomorrow for 3rd sa, oh scan and blood results!! Very nervous.

When we saw fs about 6 weeks ago he put us on 5 strong vits, selium, l'carnitine, vit c zinc and vit e, praying theres an improvement!!

first sa he had 5 million per mil and 0 morph and second was 5 mil per mil and 2% morph after wellmans, but lets see if the strong vits have helped!!

I also have pcos

Hi kazzab hun I have pcos too. I've been on metformin for a year and I did two rounds of clomid which actually made me ovulate. Good luck tomorrow. When will you have your results?

 

[hellsb81]

Hi girls,

hope you all dont mind me joining you, i have been lurking for some time and have found reading some of your posts really helpful when ive been feeling a bit low! We have been ttc for about a year now, i have irregular cycles and assumed the problem conceiving lay solely with me. However we had our first SA done about 3 months ago and my hubby's count was 3.6million per ml with 40% motility and only 2% morphology anyway since then i have had him on a barrel load of vitamins bless him in the hope that it may make some difference, we had another SA done on Tuesday this week but wont get results until our next appt with FS end of next month (will be a loooong wait). Sorry for going on a bit but i really need somewhere to vent as it's not always easy to talk to those closest to me without crying!!

 

[SweetJennie]

Hellsb81 your storey sounds a lot like ours. I have PCOS and until being put on Metformin I had really wonky cycles so we assumed our fertility problems were all me. Turns out OH has a 4 mill sperm count which has came back at that same number for 3 SAs. Don't lose hope though cause we did manage to get a BFP naturally in June. It ended in a MC but we still got there!

 

[kazzab25]

Hi ladies,

Got all the results, oh count 6.8 mil so not much change! 0% morph!! down from 2% last time dispite all the vits!! , his scan and bloods all normal.

We have now been officially referred for IVF, im really sad but glad somethings happening, been told there is an 18 week waiting list!

 

[kazzab25]

Sweetjennie, so sorry to hear of your loss!

Ladies, seems there are a few of us in the exact same boat!

 

[SweetJennie]

Thank you Kazza. Do you have to pay for the IVF? Or is it covered? If it is then that is beyond amazing. IVF may be just what you need. 18 weeks can seem a lifetime away but before you know it, it will be here.

 

[kazzab25]

Hiya, we get between 1 and 3 rounds on the nhs so just gotta hope the 18 weeks passes by quickly!