What can be done about an abnormal SA?

loulou182

I got the results from my husbands SA. I'm just wondering if anyone can tell me if these numbers are too low and what my RE will do about it. I don't see my RE until the end of November. 

Volume: 1.5
Viscosity: low
Concentration: 18 million/ml
Motility: 30%
Progression: 2-2+
Total Motile Count: 8.1 million/ml
Round Forms: 0
Morphology: 3% 

Do we have a still have a chance?

Thanks. 

bumpuser794640

The count and motility are a bit low, and morph is borderline, depending on what scale they used and who you ask.

The RE will likely refer your DH to a urologist specializing in MFI for a repeat SA and exam.  Depending on what they find, there are some things that can be done to help - especially if there is a varicocele or low testosterone.

Don't give up hope!

katib77

Fairly similar to my DH's first S/A.  He had 19 mil/ml count in1.5 ml volume but with 16% motility and 9% morph.  He saw a Uro for a repeat S/A with similar results.  Dx MFI.  He was suggested to start using Fertility Blend for Men which has helped bring his count and motility up a bit.  We were told with the numbers (esp. improved on vitamins) that we were great candidates to get KU with IUI.  We've done two with no success yet but have high hopes for next cycle bringing injects into the mix to help with my weak ovulation/LPD.  Good luck to you.  While the numbers are a little low, it's not too bad in the world of MFI.  It's considered slight MFI, not severe.

loulou182

katib77:

Fairly similar to my DH's first S/A.  He had 19 mil/ml count in1.5 ml volume but with 16% motility and 9% morph.  He saw a Uro for a repeat S/A with similar results.  Dx MFI.  He was suggested to start using Fertility Blend for Men which has helped bring his count and motility up a bit.  We were told with the numbers (esp. improved on vitamins) that we were great candidates to get KU with IUI.  We've done two with no success yet but have high hopes for next cycle bringing injects into the mix to help with my weak ovulation/LPD.  Good luck to you.  While the numbers are a little low, it's not too bad in the world of MFI.  It's considered slight MFI, not severe.

 You sound a lot like me. I also have a luteal phase defect. This is my first month of being tested. I just had my cycle day 3 tests done today and will have my progesterone tested 7 days after I ovulate. I'm also going through cycle monitoring. I suspect I have weak ovulation too. My luteal phase is 9-10 days. I will get all of my results and discuss treatment when I see my RE at the end of November. 

 Good luck. I hope you get your bfp this month! 

katib77

Thanks but we're on a treatment break until January to afford the inject cycle OOP and DH is OOT this month in fertile window.  So no BFP's in my my 2011 plans.  Bring on 2012!