Semen analysis results.....

[McMama]

Hi everyone

We finally got my DHs results back after a 2week wait and the results were a little surprising. The count was 51million, 80% move but only about 10% were of decent quality. Now apparently 15% is normal. My DH & I already have a lovely little DD and she was conceived in around 5mths so I found this result very surprising! Then my OBGYN was going on about IVF etc and I was like whoa slow down!!

My question is has anyone else had similar results and gone on to conceive naturally? Should I be worried!!

[Eloise&Charlie'sMum]

Hi we are in the same boat...

1 DD 20 months old concieved first try...
TTC#2 since Nov 06

My DH results...

34million per mL..75% motility...5% Morphology..

We have had no luck as of yet and actually go back to the FS tomorrow to start IVF.. I hope this isnt the case for you but for us it is the next step and we are taking the plunge. Good luck

[Mummy2my5]

My DH's results came back 15% normality and we conceived after 16 months TTC and I am now almost 20 weeks pregnant.... :smiliedance: Good luck :fingerscrossed: you get a natural BFP too!!

[plumptobump]

Mcmama, have a read of this: http://www.healthboards.com/infertility/2257.html Ive also heard Fertilityblend for men is supposed to be really good in improving morphology...

[Mummy2my5]

Oh thanks Britt that reminded me that I had got DH to take zinc tablets the month that we got our :bfp: not sure if that had anything to do with it but it's worth a try.... :thumbsup:

[McMama]

thanks so much for your feedback everyone. I was so taken aback when I found out but now I'm just really determined to try and make some lifestyle changes and do this naturally. thanks again.

[oleander]

My DD's father had his swimmers tested before we TTC. His were 8% normal (morpology?) anyway, I conceived with the use of ovulation stick tests first time trying. He had a particularly unhealthy diet and lifestyle too. Not saying that's a good idea. Health is important.

Anythings possible! Good Luck!:fingerscrossed:

[McMama]

Thanks so much oleander! It's comforting to hear such positive stories. I figure we conceived once before fairly quickly so hopefully this won't set us back too much!

[♥Heaven Sent♥]

When we were ttc dd df got him sperm analised and it came back that they were really slow at moving.

But i have gone on to have 2 kids.

DD took 8 months to concieve and ds took 2 months to conceive we are ttc # 3 and am wondering how long it will take this time :).

[McMama]

thanks Heaven Sent that's very comforting! All the best TTC#3 :wizard: .

[FunkyMonkey]

So many things impact on the lil swimmers. Tight undies, (boxers are best) smoking, drinking, junk food, vitamin intake, exercise.
DF went on a massive health kick when we were TTC DS and we were BFP in under 3 months.
Good Luck!!

[Livy]

Maybe you could look into the natural approach before looking at other options.

When we were ttc our FS gave us a "Sperm Rescue Remedy" :p

L Cartnitine
L Arginine
Zinc
Vitamin E
Selenium
Vitamin C

Pretty sure that the above is it .... apparently it is worth a shot :yes:

My DH did take the L Carnitine, Swisse Multi Vitamin plus extra zinc, E and C.

Best of luck :thumbsup:

[McMama]

Thanks guys! We will definitely be making a few changes to improve the quality of his little men :thumbsup:

[McMama]

Livy, Do you know if there is 1 tablet my DH can take or would he have to take 5 different tablets a day?

[plumptobump]

Livy, Do you know if there is 1 tablet my DH can take or would he have to take 5 different tablets a day?

Hahah...isnt that just like men to be absolute babies when it comes to pills?? My dh hates taking them as well! Sheesh!!

[Livy]

Livy, Do you know if there is 1 tablet my DH can take or would he have to take 5 different tablets a day?

He could probably start with a good multi that would definitely help - but most of the other suff like the L Carnitine only comes individually. If he's not keen on taking heaps of tablets - maybe just go with the multi and extra zinc. Zinc is best to take right before bed so it doens't have to compete with other minerals.

Good luck - men are such sooks aren't they :p

[McMama]

Livy, Thanks so much for your help and hopefully I'll be reporting on a nice :bfp: in the near future.

Plump, I know what you mean! I think my DH is happy to take the pills but it's whether he'll remember to take them everyday is the problem!! he he

[Livy]

Livy, Thanks so much for your help and hopefully I'll be reporting on a nice :bfp: in the near future.



I hope so too ... good luck :thumbsup: :fingerscrossed: