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Trouble TTC
Me:25 DH:27
4/07 dx PCOS : 5/09 stopped BC : 7/10 actively trying : 4/11 dx MFI (low motility)
general work-up begins next cycle
treatment to start mid-june
PCOS & 25.5% Motility?
I got our RE referral today. We also received DH?s SA results. Everything was great except motility. He?s low ? 25.5%. Coupling that with my PCOS, we?re a bit nervous.
From what I?ve seen online, IUI is not recommended with motility so low. Most doctors go straight to IVF. I realize I will need to talk with my RE in regards to what is best for our specific scenario, but was wondering if anyone can offer some insight.
I guess I?m looking for personal experiences that are similar and what your treatment path has been thus far.
Me:25 DH:27
4/07 dx PCOS : 5/09 stopped BC : 7/10 actively trying : 4/11 dx MFI (low motility)
general work-up begins next cycle
treatment to start mid-juneThis discussion has been closed.
Re: PCOS & 25.5% Motility?
TTC since 2010
lots of IUIs and 1 IVF all BFNs
FET currently on hold
My DH also has LOW motility with a normal count and normal morphology and we went straight for IVF - I start my BCP this month for the cycle in May. Our RE said IUI was a "possibility" but for a higher success rate, they said IVF would be a better option! Hope this helps! Good luck!
DH became a double above knee amputee with traumatic brain injury (TBI) - July 2009
TTC - August 2009 DX: Severe MFI & TF due to TBI
DH SA 0 count, started clomid therapy - November 2010
DH SA 0 count, increased clomid dosage - January 2011
DH SA 75 million with 60% motility!! - May 2011
IVF with ICSI ONLY OPTION - May 2011
3dt of 2 Grade A 8&7 cell embryos May 19, 2011
+HPT May 30 2011 -- Memorial Day!
Beta #1 = 34 Beta #2 = 101.8 Beta #3 = 603!
Expecting beautiful Eden Grace February 7, 2012!
I don't believe that God ever tells us "no". he has three options. Yes, not right now, or I have something better in mind. We just have to wait & see.
My husband has normal count and similar motility. It really depends on the quality of the motile sperm. DH's uro helped us determine that while he had low quality motile sperm IUI would be our best place to start.
I would definitely have him do a repeat SA and get a referral to a urologist. All info is helpful!
Unless IVF is covered by your insurance I would recommend trying IUIs first. Even though these first few didn't work for us it'snice knowing we tried everything! You never know!
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I have PCOS and dh's 1st SA he had 27% motility and 1% morphology. With that data alone we were good IUI candidates.
He since got a 2nd SA done (which I recommend y'all do) and his #'s improved. His morph was normal and motility was only slightly low.
As long as the total count was still good, then 25ish% is still something that can be worked with in regards to IUI. Good luck!