Hello
We are kind of in the same situation as you and your wife. We went through 3 IVF's...all failed and we were deemed to have poor egg quality (my FSH is elevated also). We used ICSI as well...which, as Jen said...will take care of issues with the sperm (speed, shape, swimming ability, etc.). However, it does not help sperm quality issues as far as the DNA goes. Have you heard of the Dr. Oz's (he's on Oprah all the time) Discovery Health Channel "The Truth About Food" series? I was completely blown away by one of their studies. Not only were they looking at the quality used in the "typical" measurements, but their goal was to study and improve the DNA quality of the sperm. So if you think about it...the sperm get assistance with entering the egg from ICSI, but in order for a viable embryo to develop...the sperms DNA quality has to be in top shape also.
Long story short...the best way to improve and protect sperm DNA quality from free radicals that damage cells is to
eat foods high in antioxidants. My DH would only eat apples and an occasional banana. Now he's eating anything I tell him is high in antioxidants
He is also taking Fertility Blend for Men to help the "typical" measurements.
Here are some of the foods/drinks that are high in antioxidants: Pomegranate/juice (
POM Wonderful), Kiwi, berries, spinach, walnuts, sunflower seeds, pecans, broccoli, red grapes, carrots, green tea, soy, kidney beans, pinto beans, artichokes, prunes, red delicious and gala apples, whole grains.
I wish you all the best!
