Has you DP/DH changed lifestyle / diet to help conception?

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I am wondering as my DH drinks and smokes. Not a huge amount like binging but a steady small stream.
He doesn't eat very healthily but I am slowly trying to help on that front.

I wouldn't want to ask him to stop drinking or smoking.
He knows the risks and must make his own mind up.

He will be going for semen analysis soon so I guess that will either show him he needs to change or confirm there's no problem

My DH has fairly decent sperm (I'm the one with all the problems), but he still cut dramatically down on drinking (he's never smoked), and takes various supplements. He cut back a lot on coffee too, and switched from soya cappucinos to almond milk ones. For us it's more about peace of mind than anything too strict or regimented; I've had to make so many changes to my diet, and I guess he feels the need to do his bit too, so it's not all on me. How long have you been trying? You'll know more where things stand once the SA results come through. Good luck!

the sa results can't tell you the quality of the DNA, and imo if he loves you he'll do anything he can for you not to have to go through fertility treatment. my dh was told to take 1000mg of vit c per day by consultant, which he did. he doesn't drink or smoke but he did cut out caffeine almost completely. regular ejaculation is important, even in the 2ww, and a high protein diet helps both of you. dhs morph and motility went from only suitable for icsi to normal by the time we got to our ivf cycle by doing all this. unfortunately I mc our miracle baby but we are hoping to get a natural bfp with his improved numbers.

Same as the others.... The men have to make an effort too. This is something my DH struggles with though. In order to be referred for fertility treatment he had to be a non-smoker for at least 6 months which needs to be confirmed by a medical professional. My DH was a smoker but gave up 14 months ago to help with conception, although has had a few lapses which I can't tell you how mad that made me if it meant ruining our chances!! With eating better too he tries for a few weeks and then lapses.... I don't understand the problem as I have been caffeine free for nearly a year but he won't give up, and I take regular exercise and he sits on his arse. It's my DH who has the crap sperm and is the reason we can't conceive (trying 2 years and waiting for treatment).

But then on the other hand my best friend's hubby smokes like a chimney and he has fathered 4 children up to age 40! So who knows what difference it makes. But anyway, If tests do show issues do be warned that he WILL need to give up if you need a referral to a fertillity clinic. Good luck with the tests x