Morphology: Zero.

ProjectedProgenitor · November 2010

Undergoing fertility testing and just got some (sucky?) news.

My DH's SA revealed healthy count and motility but zero percent morphology. Anybody have a sense for what this means for our ability to get pregnant?

PS) My CD 3 blood work was well within normal range. HSG, too.

peppersnic · November 2010

They have found that morphology isn't as important as they thought. It just means none of the sperm are "normal" shaped. It doesn't mean that they can't penetrate an egg. They are saying that if the count is good and the motility is at least 50% pregnancy is possible. Read this attachment.

https://infertilityblog.blogspot.com/2006/05/sperm-morphology-mythology.html

ProjectedProgenitor · November 2010

This is awesome! Thank you so much!

Bummer: Sans clear-cut answers, my docs are saying we might have a case of "unexplained infertility" on our hands here. It's exactly the diagnosis I didn't want. I'd rather "pregnant."

Of course, I suppose there's some wisdom in that adage: We make plans and God laughs.

peppersnic · November 2010

Your welcome!! I have done alot of MFI research. On a more positive note, you do have good numbers and motility. From what I am finding the motility factor is the most important. It almost doesn't make sense that they even consider morph when looking at sperm. If they can swim in a straight line, then they most be shaped right, right? LOL it is all so confusing!! Indifferent

Temp423319000008365 · November 2010

My DH had low morph numbers and our urologist said it wasn't really an issue because his overall count was high and the motility was good. So I think that your chances are higher than what you mind find doing research on the internet. Our urologist also said there are supplements my dh could take to try and improve his morph, FertileAid was one I think...hope this helps you feel a little encouraged!

OceanBreeze1 · November 2010

On DH's first SA his morph was 0%; on the repeat SA 5 weeks later it was 2% (and just remember 0% doesn't mean zero, it means less than 1% -- which if you have millions of swimmers means that there's still a good amount that are normal).

Here's what we did:

1) Make sure to keep his boys cool -- no laptops, heated seats, hot tubs, etc. 2) He fully quit smoking. 3) He quit drinking tons of soda every day. 4) I loaded him up on vitamins -- multi, L-Arginine, Zinc, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, B12 (I think that's what he took).

It takes around 3 months after you make changes to generate new sperm.

Our first IUI after 3 months of that regimen was successful, so don't lose hope! I'm currently 28 weeks pregnant, and the urologist originally told us we'd have a slim chance even with IVF.

Good luck!

Temp423319000008365 · November 2010

*OceanBreeze*:
On DH's first SA his morph was 0%; on the repeat SA 5 weeks later it was 2% (and just remember 0% doesn't mean zero, it means less than 1% -- which if you have millions of swimmers means that there's still a good amount that are normal).
Here's what we did:
1) Make sure to keep his boys cool -- no laptops, heated seats, hot tubs, etc. 2) He fully quit smoking. 3) He quit drinking tons of soda every day. 4) I loaded him up on vitamins -- multi, L-Arginine, Zinc, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, B12 (I think that's what he took).
It takes around 3 months after you make changes to generate new sperm.
Our first IUI after 3 months of that regimen was successful, so don't lose hope! I'm currently 28 weeks pregnant, and the urologist originally told us we'd have a slim chance even with IVF.
Good luck!

WOW! That is so encouraging! Congrats on being pregnant, what a great testimony that things with MFI can get better and even lead to pregnancy. Thanks for sharing!

ProjectedProgenitor · November 2010

Rebecki1414:
*OceanBreeze*:
On DH's first SA his morph was 0%; on the repeat SA 5 weeks later it was 2% (and just remember 0% doesn't mean zero, it means less than 1% -- which if you have millions of swimmers means that there's still a good amount that are normal).
Here's what we did:
1) Make sure to keep his boys cool -- no laptops, heated seats, hot tubs, etc. 2) He fully quit smoking. 3) He quit drinking tons of soda every day. 4) I loaded him up on vitamins -- multi, L-Arginine, Zinc, Folic Acid, Vitamin C, B12 (I think that's what he took).
It takes around 3 months after you make changes to generate new sperm.
Our first IUI after 3 months of that regimen was successful, so don't lose hope! I'm currently 28 weeks pregnant, and the urologist originally told us we'd have a slim chance even with IVF.
Good luck!
WOW! That is so encouraging! Congrats on being pregnant, what a great testimony that things with MFI can get better and even lead to pregnancy. Thanks for sharing!

Thank you, thank you! Sooo encouraging and hugest congrats OceanBreeze!

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