Low sperm count, mortality & morphology

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Hi looking for some reassurance please as DH has had his sperm analysis results back and we’re really freaking out..

Background - we have been trying for our first baby since November 2024. I’ve been tracking my cycles with ovulation tests (have used CB smiley sticks but now using Premom strips) and started BBT testing in February. We’re on all sorts of supplements for fertility - DH has been on Wellman since November and is about to swap to zita west ones. He also takes omega 3.

Fast forward to today - the sperm count (19), motility (rapid a - 17 / slow progressive b - 37) and morphology (0.5) are all low. This is totally new to us as I thought the issues would be with me as I have a short luteal phase of 8 days.

DH can’t get a doctors appointment until late this month and can’t do the sperm analysis test again until early may (if they can fit him in then) so it’s waiting and worrying.

It feels like things are stacking against us and we are both feeling sad and stressed as we know people who have gotten pregnant so quickly.

Any similar stories that worked out ok or any advice would be so appreciated

Hi, I haven't personally had this experience, nor any fertility tests actually. But noticed you hadn't had a response.

We're assuming that myself and dh are both fine fertility wise but it took us 6 months before the first bfp. Which actually is pretty fast.
My sister and her partner who did had fertility testing and all was declared "normal" took over a year for her bfp.
A lot of people do get lucky on their first or second go, but in all honesty a lot more of us take a lot closer to a year plus to get our bfp without any extra factors to consider.
I know it's super hard when you're in the thick of ttc, but think of each month as getting closer to the month it sticks.

Hopefully somebody else will come along that has a similar experience with male factor infertility and can give you some more reassurance x