Low sperm Count

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  1. Willbemomma

    Willbemomma New IL'ite

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    Hello,

    My Husband has low sperm count (around 4-5 million) with motility of 35%. I am lil confused. Incase if we hve IC frequently, will it reduce his sperm count further.? So for conception shud the frequency of IC be reduced???
     
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    Hi,
    yes at this count u can not have ic frequently....i will suggest u to go for IUI ....u may have more chances.
    naturally it may be miracle for u to conceive but possible.

    for my DH we have 4 ml count and motility always chnages in range of 20 %...for me even iui did not work and now i am undergoing ivf.

    all the best for TTC
     
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    Hi Swati,

    Thank you so much fr prompt response. Have been advised ICSI but doc sd will try first IUI and letsee. Ve already done my 1st session of IUI..have not got my report yet.. totally confused as my Doc really doesnt explain to the core..I had my IUI done on 30/11/11 (i,e ws on my 13th day) even though my Doc sd the egg had nt ruptured. He tld first that will ve 2nd IUI done on my 15th/16th day which he ultimately didnt do and told us jst to IC that day. After I was put on Susten VT 200 and still on that, was told to do a blood test (dnt remmbr the nme of the test sme HBGS/HBcs).. Have done the test yday and was tol d to continue with Susten VT 200 and repeat the test again on Sat.. Is the normal procedure and what does this test reveal???
     
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    Are you sure you are comfortable with your doctor? I would expect to know everything beforehand, before starting on an IUI. Please ask questions, as to why second IUI is not done, is there any specific reason.

    Ultimately if you are not comfortable, its better to find a doctor who would explain things to you better.
     
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    To be honest Im not comfortable with the Doc itself. Like I said he is too rushed up to pay full attention to each patient..I am trying to hunt for good options in mumbai..Hoping for the best!!!

    Rgrds,
    Aparna
     
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    Hi Willbemomma,

    I have just started ttc from Oct 2011. Even my hubby was diagnosed as having poor morphology (3%) and only 40% mobility. I was initially devastated, since i have PCOS issues as well.
    Both of us were very disturbed and could not think of anything but that at work the next day.
    I read a lottt about it and decided we will retest in 3 months with some lifestyle changes. Now i give him multivit supp and brazil nuts which are high in selenium (they are supposed to help with this)...i assume you have retested quite a few times?
    there have been many success stories of natural conception with even 1% morphology; u can search on the net.
    GL to u! i suggest if u can wait for 3 more months, try some natural methods, meditation, art of living etc and retest. U can then go for meds.
    Do KUP!
     
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    We have done SA many times..Im not very clear on what morphology is all about
    ?? can anyone please elaborate on that ??? Also if there are any simple home remedies to increase the count?? Read somewhere in this forum, so givinghim dates soaked in lil milk though not sure if it helps. Its great to see the responses that i receive and I feel motivated each time.

    Thank you once again ladies!!!

    Rgrds,
    Aparna
     
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    Morphology is the complete structure of the sperm, in a sample one wud fine sperms with head defects, neck n mid piece defects,tail defects and combination of them..., you would also find normal forms ... that is good sperms with no defects, it is only the normal forms that make a successful fertilization n pregnancy without miscarriages.
    so if the normal forms are on the lower end then they say there is a morphology issue.
     
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    Thanks Vini31, Is there any specific percentage which indicates better count??? i.e what is the ideal percentage for conception???
     
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    Foods that are super good for increasing Sperm Count.

    Getting pregnant is not always as easy as we think it should be. One common problem is a low sperm count, but the good news is that there are foods that are not only super tasty, but super good for sperm.

    The best part? Some of these foods are also aphrodisiacs… so if you’ve gotten a little bored with getting it on to get prego, whip up a menu based on these sexy foods.
    Asparagus - That little green vegetable that gets so much flack for what it does to the smell of your urine actually has some fantastic powers over sperm. The ridiculously high amount of Vitamin C prevents sperm from oxidizing, and it protects the cells of the testicles. Additionally, Vitamin C decreases free radicals so your man’s body can focus on producing sperm instead of fighting off disease.
    Avocado - Summer is the perfect time to pick up some yummy avocados for guacamole… and a hot night at home. Packed with vitamin E, vitamin B6, and folic acid, avocados boost sperm motility and give it the strength to penetrate an egg.
    Bananas - Upon reading that this fruit can help your guy out, we had some giggly flashbacks to Drew Barrymore putting a condom on a banana in Never Been Kissed. Phallic shape aside, there are some awesome things going on in bananas to help increase sperm count. Bananas have a rare enzyme in them called Bromelain, which has been shown to regulate sex hormones. There’s also a good amount of vitamin B1, vitamin A, and vitamin C which will help increase his stamina and boost his body’s ability to make sperm.
    Beef - This was a little surprising to us given that doctors are constantly saying to lay off red meat if you want a healthy heart. Lean beef, though, is a fantastic source of zinc. A little research on the Dr. Oz site told us that zinc has protective properties that keep free radicals from getting at your man’s little swimmers. In fact, zinc goes even further to prevent testosterone from converting to estrogen, which is the culprit of a low sex drive.
    Dark Chocolate - There’s no sexier food to bring into the bedroom than dark chocolate, but now, it’s not just the seductive taste you’ll want it for. Dark chocolate contains L-Arginine HCL, an amino acid related to the arginine in walnuts. It also doubles your guy’s sperm count and semen volume. Men who eat a little dark chocolate everyday have also noted that they have stronger and more intense orgasms. BONUS: it does that for you, too. *wink*
    Garlic - Along the same lines as ginseng, garlic possesses the power to increase blood flow. The chemical allicin not only helps keep plaque from building up in the arteries, it also improves the flow of blood to the genitals and boosts the strength and endurance of the sperm. Garlic also contains selenium and vitamin B6 to prevent sperm damage and regulate hormones.
    Ginseng - Dr. Oz recommends ginseng for guys who are dealing with less than impressive bedroom scenarios, but a little more online research tells us that men in Asia have been supplementing ginseng into their diets for centuries because it improves virility. In fact, ginseng increases libido, sexual performance, and aids in blood flow to the testicles. In a study at Southern Illinois University, 45 men with erectile dysfunction were put on a ginseng regimen, and at 16 weeks, 60% of those men reported having stronger erections.
    Oysters - The fact that oysters are an aphrodisiac was first presented to me in the form of Sex in the City. The process of feeding to each other and sucking down the slimy little things really gets people going. Did you know they also have sperm count increasing benefits? A good portion of a sperm cell is composed of zinc, which oysters are relatively high in. Eating oysters can not only increase sperm production but it can aid in the repair of damaged sperm.
    Pomegranate - This is the most super of all super foods. It seems like it can truly cure whatever ails you from the common cold to low sperm count. Because of the intense cocktail of antioxidants in pomegranates, the juice can lower a chemical in the blood called malondialidehyde. That chemical destroys sperm, so drinking pomegranate juice is like putting a super hero cape on all those sperm so they can destroy the evil free radicals and get to the egg just in time.
    Walnuts - In high school, we were given a comparison between the size of a walnut and a testicle. Strangely enough, size is not the only link between them. Walnuts contain arganine, which helps the testicles to increase sperm production and also aids in semen volume increase. It also contains Omega-3 fatty acids which improve the blood flow to the penis. These nuts also have twice the antioxidant power over other nuts so they do a great job of protecting the little guys, too. BONUS: eating 7 walnuts a day lowers cholesterol and the risk of heart disease.


     
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