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HAD APPOINTMENT AT FERTILITY CLINIC AND.........

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liandme · 23/03/2006 11:38

the consultant said i may have pcos and my dh sperm has only 26% that knows what it is doing i am totally gutted,i knew there was a problem as we have been trying for over 2 years and with xdp for a further 2 years but didnt realise dh had probs too.

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Auntymandy · 23/03/2006 11:40

so what now?

catrin · 23/03/2006 11:48

Snap! And we now have gorgeous 5 month old dd. Took us 5 years. Try (v hard i know) to stay positive. Good luck!

Twiglett · 23/03/2006 11:52

what does 26% knows what it is doing mean?

there are different parameters they test sperm on: numbers, motility and how many are normal

what did consultant say?

would change in lifestyle help DH .. does he cycle? does he take zinc supplements, does he wear boxers?

don't despair lia

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liandme · 23/03/2006 11:54

got to go back in a couple of weeks to have more tests done and dh is having a test called a swim up to count how many actually swim up a tube (or something like that)

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liandme · 23/03/2006 11:56

only 26% are mobile she said she was impressed with the amount there were and they were normal just not very many mobile. he has to lose weight, stop smoking and stop having hot baths

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catrin · 23/03/2006 12:04

Poss a bit TMI but did you get advised to have timetabled sex as well? We were told to only have sex on days 10 - 16 every other day and to ideally abstain outside of these periods (totally for him IYSWIM Wink)to try and improve the motility. He was also told to cut down on alcohol.

MeerkatsUnite · 23/03/2006 12:37

liandme,

Your story should serve as a warning to others - their man should be tested at the same time that their initial investigations are carried out. Am very sorry its taken you so long to discover this.

PCOS if this is diagnosed will need to be treated - were any treatment options mentioned to you with regards to this?. (Possible options here include drugs, injectibles or ovarian diathermy surgery. Although it can be treated it cannot be cured as the cystic follicles associated with this condition do return).

Thw swim up test is a useful one to have done. One poor sperm result is not in itself totally indicative that there is a male factor problem. Hopefully the swim up will give more information (he may need to have more than one such test done). Zinc and simple methods like that will do no harm at all so are worth doing but it may not ultimately affect either count or motility of sperm.

Do not rigourously time intercourse - continue to make love when you both feel like it. You're under enough stress as it is and timing intercourse will only add to it.

www.verity-pcos.org.uk is a good website to read with regards to PCOS if you are diagnosed with this. The more information you arm yourself with the better off you will be.

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liandme · 23/03/2006 12:56

just had call from consultant to say routine preg test was neg and other tests came back fine still some to do but they are really stuck with what the problem could be but did mention clomiphene to get my cycle back to normal as i am now on cd60 and this has NEVER happened.
can u please explain about zinc suppliments how much is ok etc. i feel so sorry for dh his confidence has taken a big denting

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gothicmama · 23/03/2006 13:01

you could try giving dh and yourself pumpkin and sunflower seeds these have been known to work for PCOS metformin is an option although not licenced gP's will prescribe it to get cycle on course

gothicmama · 23/03/2006 13:01

sorry it was not licensed for use with PCOS when I took it (prg a year later)but it is used for diabetes

MeerkatsUnite · 23/03/2006 13:21

liandme,

You should ideally have a diagnosis of the problem before putting you on something like clomid. If they suspect PCOS can they not do an internal ultrasound scan to see what your ovaries are like?. What did the blood tests reveal?. Clomid itself will encourage your ovaries to work harder but if PCOS was diagnosed it is not always suitable for all PCOS patients to take.

You may want to look into getting a second opinion.

Metformin is usually prescribed by gynae consultants. It can help some PCOS patients if they are insulin resistant (again not all PCOS patients though are IR).

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liandme · 23/03/2006 13:41

i think the results she called with today showed i didnt have pcos but not sure have to go back in two weeks to discuss treatments and stuff but she did mention clomid to get cycle back to normal

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Lilysec · 29/03/2006 21:42

snap - same situation for me and my hubby. Now have a beautiful 16 month old daugther, through ICSI. Happy to talk if it will help. just take one day at a time

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