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Bad Morphology

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MountTheFairy · 02/05/2010 14:28

Dear all,

My husband's sperm results just came back and he's got bad morphology. Apparently everything else is ok. They would not give him exact results so all I know is that there are still healthy ones as well, just more bad ones than there should be. My results so far ok. GP suggests referal to a fertility clinic. She is not sure how much a referal to the urologist would help. I am 33, he is 43. Does anyone have a similar problem and do you know what kind of treatment they are likely to suggest? I am now waiting for my own appointment with the GP as apparently they can only refer me, not him, to the FC. I will then try and ask for the exact results as well. They must have been bad enough to warrant a referral to the FC, but she also said that our age was a factor.

Any eperience / advice? I'd like to know what to expect. Thanks!

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Ariesgirl · 02/05/2010 15:08

You're welcome to sob in my bosom any time, Fairyliquid, though I warn you, there isn't much to go round. From what I've heard, even a bit of alcohol can make a difference to the swimmers. In fact, just as much if not more effect as on the woman. No doubt some would take issue with that.

What about the supps?

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MountTheFairy · 02/05/2010 15:01

Thank you Aries

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Ariesgirl · 02/05/2010 14:42

Hello Mountie. Just read this on the BESH thread. Very sorry to hear of your troubles . I'm pig ignorant about such things but have heard several encouraging tales of laydeez whose men have a sperm prob and they go on to conceive naturally. A friend of mine in RL was desperate for a baby and didn't conceive for a couple of years (she and her husband were about 30ish). He was diagnosed as having a low sperm count - I don't know how low, or the nature of the problem. They had a round of IVF which cost a fortune and didn't succeed. They went through a real rough patch with their marriage, perhaps not surprisingly, given that he's a very traditional, proud sort of chap. Anyway, I'll leave out the gory details, but when they got back together he completely stopped drinking, embarked on a health kick and took high strength zinc and Omega 3 supps. After three months she was pregnant. Obviously I don't know if they're directly linked, but it certainly can't help. If you do all those things already, sorry , but I just thought I'd mention it. Good look, luvver and don't stay away that long again. I was wondering where you were!

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