[naenae]

im new to the boards. im 21 and my dh is 31. we have been trying for almost 2 years. we recently found out that he has low motility. weve been trying everything that the dr has advised us. but im starting to lose hope. it doesnt help when it seems like everyone around me is getting preggy. makes me really sad. i really want to be a mommy. any advise???

[Lisap2008]

my advice to you would be to get him on fertilaid for men. I had my DH on that for a few months and now he is also on Tribulus Terrestris.
and we have not had another SA done yet but DH swears its working.


oh also hun it takes about 3 months for the supplements to make a difference in count, quality and mobility.

im sorry I know how hard it is TTC and having it not happen for you. we have TTC for 2 years now.

[Hoosier Kitty]

Hello there

Have you considered IVF? Yes vitamins may help but that is not going to mean it's going to improve his sperm count dramatically high.

My DH has severe sperm count and we have been TTC for 3 years. Hang in there.

[naenae]

we have talked about ivf, we just know that financially it wont happen for at least 5 or 6 years.....what are your thoughts on iui? the dh has agreed to try fertilaid. after researching today....so in about 3 months we'll know...thanx

[Lisap2008]

well if its just the motility then yes the supplements should help.

[naenae]

so, we should try fertilaid before talking to a dr about iui?

[BeckyM]

What has the doc recommended? I'm careful (probably over cautious) when it comes to adding supplements, vitamins, meds, etc. without discussing first with the doctor. Different combinations can interfere with the body, and I'd hate to see you doing that. For instance, I see many ladies here advising the use of baby aspirin to help with their lining & implantation. I have bad reactions to any aspirin product (iron drops really low & can have tummy lining bleeding), thankfully I knew this already, but if I followed all advise I'd seen during our TTC journey I could have ended up with several additional health issues.

As far as IUI vs IVF, it really depends on what the MFI is and what the doc recommends. If your DH's motility is extremely low, you may not have choice but to try IVF. With the IUI, it bypasses the spermies having to swim up thru the cervix and deposits them directly in the uterus. But they still need to be mobile enough to swim to the eggie. With IVF, they may have a better chance.

Good luck!!!

[naenae]

well, we made an appointment to meet with the doctor next month to talk about our progress. so, we'll speak to him about fertilaid. unless, we are blessed this month with a miracle. so we'll find out what the doctor thinks. but ill keep you posted.

[BeckyM]

Good luck! I hope this next month passes for you quickly.

[naenae]

i know....well almost through it. so this next week and a half should past pretty quick.

[naenae]

going to the doctor tomorrow....yay.....

[BeckyM]

Yay!!! I hope you get some answers! Keep us posted!!

[naenae]

ok. we met with the dr today and had no such luck.

[BeckyM]

**hugs** What did the doc say? Anything they recommend?

[naenae]

he advised dh to not drink at all. and once again reminded him not to wear tighty whiteys. then to stick with the schedule he gave us before. having sex every other day for 10 days starting on the 10th of my cycle. he also said to continue charting, and using ovulation kits. dh is going to start using fertilaid. and he said to come back in 2 months and he'll do another hystergraph to check my tubes. than refer dh to a urologist once the insurance picks back up. and infertility counseling.

[BeckyM]

Okay, so he gave you some instructions to follow. It's not quick fix answers, but it's start. Hopefully by the time you come back in 2 months, you will be pg and won't need to worry about the urologist or infertility counseling. And if you're not, hopefully the insurance in picking back up, will cover some of this. Hang in there! I know it's hard to be patient, but try to keep positive. **hugs**

[adnelg775]

Naenae,

I know it's hard to be positive, I myself have spent a good deal of my MFI journey just being pissed at the world. I believe that a healthier lifestyle might improve the Semen Analysis results.

I myself was heading for IVF until 2 days ago. Now, a new doctor has shed some light on the problem and offered surgery as an option to restore my DH's sperm count. So, you never know. Things could always turn around. Now, I just have to get my DH to quit smoking...

[naenae]

well dh was lectured by the dr so now hes really starting to buckle down.....he used to drink every weekend, not anymore, we've also agreed on eating better. especially since we gained weight after the wedding. thank you so much adnelg775, BeckyM, Lisap2008, Aaron Rachel and everyone else that has offered advice and support. you guys have helped alot. i appreciate it so much. dh is very quiet about this and really doesnt want me discussing it with ppl we know. you guys are a great support system. but i will keep you updated. he's starting his fertilaid next week....

[naenae]

so, i have a question, a few of you have told me to have dh try fertilaid, but now im starting to hear about a drug called proxeed. i researched both and have found more on proxeed. just wondering does anybody which might be better? also, last night dh's semen was thick jelly, is this normal?

[adnelg775]

I don't know anything about the male infertility supplements...Thick jelly-like semen might mean he needs to drink some more water. That's just a complete guess. Sorry I can't be more help on this one.