MFI and Clomid for Low Testosterone

beach17blonde

DH and I went to the urologist today and finally got an answer: Low testosterone. His levels were at 287. The Dr said the "normal" range is 280-800, but for my DH's age (23) he would like to see him at 400. He starts clomid tonight (25mg per day) for 30 days and then we'll do another SA. 

I was hoping to get some input for any ladies who DH's are or were on clomid. Any side effects? Everything I read online says possible side effects are increased energy, sex drive, and muscle mass. Let's say DH was pretty excited to get that little pill down. lol

My biggest question is how did it effect the SA after your DH was on it? My DH had zero sperm in the SA from January and also the one that was done today. Is there a chance the numbers could go up enough to do IUI? Or is it best to plan for IVF with ICSI if there is any improvement? 

DH talked to the nurse so I had no chance to ask any questions about what the outcome might be after the 30 days.

gervaisj6

My dh had slightly elevated fsh, that was it. Re said clomid was unlikely to help us. Gl to you!

NMscubagirl

My DH had Low T, high FSH, and elevated LH. He had only 4 sperm in his 1st SA and 1 in his second. We haven't had a repeat SA yet, that is in a couple of weeks. they did however do a hormone test about 1 month in and his T quadrupled. The only side effect I have seen so far is increased energy and a super increase in the intensity of his emotions. That part has been a roller-coaster. He is on HCG injections (basically clomid) and arimidex. GL!!!!!!!!

Mrs.LisaP

My DH has VERY low testosterone (his level was 37, yes 37!) his uro put him on clomid first, and it didnt help at all. He was on it for about 4 months and it didnt raise his counts (which was about 300,000 total motile at the time) or his T. Then he put him on hcg injects 3x per week and within a month he could tell a difference so we knew it was working. And sure enough, it was!! it brought his T up in the 400 range and his counts into the 20 mil range. So we were able to try IUI's when previsouly we were told only IVF w/ICSI and my third one worked!! Just know there are other options even if the clomid doesnt work!

ellenchris0506

My husband is still on clomid from a year ago.  He hasn't had any side effects, except constant joking that he is on a female medication and that he should be ovulating regularly now.  His testosterone HAS increased to a normal level.  His sperm count and motility also increased, but unfortunately not enough to get pregnant on our own. 

Good luck!

wordslikeswords

My husband's testosterone was 20 when he first got it tested (no missing zeros). One of the first questions I asked the urologist was if we should try clomid. He didn't think that clomid was a good choice for male infertility but he didn't say why. I've heard of a lot of people having success and I hope your husband is one of them!

NMscubagirl

Oh, and check in on the azoo check in so you can keep us updated, get support, etc... We would love to see you over there! 

amy1004

DH had high FSH and tow T (199 I think). He is on 25mg of Clomid 3 times a week.

Increased Energy=yes (but he was also hypothyroid and is now on Sinthroid.)

Increased Sex Drive= yes

Increased Muscle Mass= sadly no

We also have the issue of what we call "Clomid Moments".  DH will act irrationally for a moment, I give him a look, and apologizes.  It isn't him, he is hormonal so occasionally he has an outburst that is dumb.  ( For example, we have a small kitchen and he huffed and puffed one night that there were too many people in the kitchen.  But I was the one making dinner. )

DH has been on Clomid since November.  His FSH and T are normal and his count went from 0 to 60,000.  I hope this information helps.

vanessagorc

My DH can't do clomid bc it can actually reduce count.  Since he has about 7 sperm, that's a no go.  The benefit needs to outweigh the risk GL.

PrettyAccountant

Hi Beach,

DH was on it for 3 months (along with Arimidex which isn't the norm) but it made him feel great and he even lost weight (I of course found it on my thighs but that is another story ...lol) We are having our SA today so I will post how that goes (OK - he is having his SA - maybe the we part is a bit of a stretch). I have met and spoken to another of women you have had a lot of success with this therapy. I know there are a couple of women on the board who have had success as well.

Good luck