*despair*

[kelsby]

Beien trying to conceive for 2 and a half years Husband has low sperm count and i am being sent for a lap and dye with previous problems. Any help?

I have no experience of this but I am bumping for you so that someone who knows can come and offer advice to you.

Good luck. There are lots of sucess stories on here for women with varied difficulties.

Oh kelsby, I'm so sorry. I have been there - took me years to conceive my dd - so I know what hell it is.

How can we help? Do you want to talk about the feelings, or about what you can do?

Have you had any advice about ways to boost your husband's sperm count? Lifestyle factors are often a real issue here so there may be lots he can do to help improve the odds.

Are you getting good advice?

Thanks. We only found out today and we don't know when we next see the Consultant

You will find lots of good support on here - the conception threads kept me going all the time I was trying to get pregnant.

I really would suggest you do some research into ways of raising sperm count - mainstream medicine isn't great on this, and it does of course depend on the cause of your dh's count, but it really is worth him addressing lifestyle factors (smoking, drinking etc).

I don't know how old you are or if there are any particular reasons for feeling worried, but do try not to panic. Take this time before your next appointment to start addressing the basics: like your overall health, any weight issues etc. Are you charting your cycle? It's really helpful to know when your fertile period is so you can be sure you're optimising your chances (if you don't have it, I'd recommend Toni Weschler's book). Alternatively, follow Robert Winston's advice and have sex every other day throughout your cycle.

Good luck

Sorry you are going through this Kelsby. I have been there (it took 4 years to conceive DD) and I know how hard it can be. I hope you don't have to wait too long to see the consultant.