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04-29-2008, 08:00 PM
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new and looking for support
Hi. I'm new to the forum, and just looking for any words words of encouragement.
 My husband and I have been TTC for a little over a year. We found out that he has a low sperm count--the average of the three tests were between 1.2 million sperm-1.8 million. Our doctor recommended IVF, which we all know is SUPER costly. We plan to first try IUI, I know are chances are low with conceiving in this manner b/c of the low count, but it's much more reasonable than IVF. Our insurance doesn't cover much of anything, and the testing alone has been costly--just to tell us that he has a low sperm count and we don't know why. We're not planning on trying any assisted reproductive techniques with the doctor until later this year, or possibly next year. Currently we are trying the conception kit, and my husband is taking Mega Men and fertility blend. Anyone know of any success stories with such a low sperm count? Any words of encouragement? I'm just looking for some glimmer of hope/home remedy type suggestions that we can try, before we take the financial plunge into IVF. Anyone try the Conception Kit?
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04-29-2008, 08:31 PM
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 MatikaMy dh's motility and sperm count are fine, but has a low morphology and he was able to get me pg with IUI. It did not work for other reasons, but it is possible. Wishing you the best.
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ME: 41 DH: 43, somewhat low morphology TTC 3 1/2 years (began seeing RE 02/07) August 10, 2004 BFP naturally January 17, 2005 Our angel arrived at 26 weeks. She was with us for 3 precious days. December 2006 BFP naturally January 2007 MC 5 wks March 07 Clomid 50 mg 5-9, timed BD BFN Apr - June 07 IUIs 1-#3 (Clomid 50, 5-9; prog supp) BFN August 07 IUI #4 (Clomid 50, 5-9; prog supp) BFN 09-07-07 IUI#5 w/HCG trigger, U/S 3 good follies on right, possibly 1 already released on left (clomid 5-9) 11-03 IUI #6 no meds BFN 3-14-08 IUI #7 Bravelle & HCG trigger (4 good follies; all between 20-24) 12dpo BETA 33 BFP14dpo BETA 66 19dpo BETA 611, prog 48 MC 7 weeks 6 days
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05-07-2008, 03:24 PM
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Thanks
For the encouragement. I also wish you the best of luck!!
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05-08-2008, 05:27 AM
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Matika,
Welcome aboard! Don’t the costs of IF just suck?  I read on another thread that eating almonds may help sperm count, if he isn’t allergic it can’t hurt! Also make sure he is not doing anything to hurt the little swimmers, some men don’t think things through. If he uses a laptop (on his lap) make him stop, they get hot, my husband now uses a lap desk and leaves breathing room for the boys. No baths!! Get him boxers if he doesn’t already and no tight pants. We did a lot of this and it improved my husbands SA from 13mil to over 100mil. At this point I think he is hoping I get pregnant so he can take baths again. And if you have only have one SA don’t decide that he has permanent problems, you really need more than one to get an idea as they can change greatly.
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Me 34 - PCOS DH 39 - Ct(110 ml), but still mot and morp issues  TTC 4 years 2 year wait to see RE than RE takes 5 months off! 10/07-6/08- 6 rounds Clomid all = BFN RE May 08 = waiting for DH appt. at clinic to see if his sperm will survive the wash and respond properly to “fallopian tube environment” – July 08 Passed! 5/08 Testing for Lymphoma- Negative!!! I just have Sarcoidosis. 6/08 Can’t get follow up appointment with RE until September--Am considering moving to the third world, than will not be surprised at inadequate health care. 8/08 Hysteroscopy and Lap removed polyp from uterus and adhesions to ovary and fallopian tubes, adhesions not previously diagnosed. 1st IUI 9/08-BFN 2nd IUI 10/08BFN On to IVF 3 dogs & 3 cats  
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05-08-2008, 09:54 AM
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sometimes, depending on your dh's b/w levels (testosterone, lh, fsh), clomid can help improve sperm counts. regular urologists don't always know how to treat w/ that and you might need to see a male infertility specialist. good luck to ya'll.
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Me (31) LPD/arcuate uterus DH (35) normal now! married 6.5yrs TTC since May 2007 5/07 DH dx'd w/ low testosterone(started testosterone injxns) 9/07 DH dx'd w/ azoospermia/3 SA's=0(d/c'd testosterone injxns b/c it kills sperm...duh) 10/07 DH started HCG injxns 11/07 SA=0(2 swimmers in the pellet!) 1/08 SA=11.6mil/mL!! 2/08 iui#1(clomid/2 follies/12.32mil)  3/08 iui#2(clomid/1 follie/45.19mil) 4/08 b2b iui#3(clomid/1 follie/10.78mil & 18.23mil) 7/08 iui#4 (clomid/repronex/3 or 4 follies/27.2mil) 8/08 b2b iui#5 (repronex/2 follies/52mil & 14.7mil) 10/08 IVF #1 chemical pg (betas won't go down--scheduling a D&C) 1/09 IVF #2  2 kitties/1 choc lab (spoiled rotten furbabies)
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05-13-2008, 09:12 PM
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My husband has low sperm counts and we did our 1st IUI last week. Once they spun and "washed" his sperm, took out the slow swimmers - it increased his count by a lot so to me, that was very promising. We test on 5/22 and the wait is killing me. I would say that yes - there IS hope. Good luck!
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