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SA showed high white blood cell count

cjmcdonald82cjmcdonald82
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I have an appointment set with an RE in January, but in the meantime I am doing some of the initial work up with my ob/gyn.  My husband went in for a SA on Wednesday and today we learned that he has a high white blood cell count that may be affecting his fertility and is being referred to a Urologist.  Has anyone had their husbands or significant others go through this?  What should my husband expect?  Thank you for any insight you can give.  You have all been so wonderful and have offered so much great advice already! 
Me: 30, DH: 30 TTC since January 2012 November 2012 - Progesterone levels 2.2 7 DPO SA revealed high white blood cell count Ob/gyn prescribed Femera but holding off until DH is cleared by RE Initial visit with RE set for Jan 25th
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    smilormariesmilormarie member
    From some of the fertility books I've read recently, it could be a sign of infection so it's possible his doctor will do additional tests to determine the infection and possibly prescribe meds, maybe antibiotics.  It might not be a quick fix and maybe after treatment 2-3 months until the next SA and next steps.  Good luck!  Hope it resolves quickly and was just an isolated event.
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    kflynn81kflynn81 member

    imagesmilormarie:
    From some of the fertility books I've read recently, it could be a sign of infection so it's possible his doctor will do additional tests to determine the infection and possibly prescribe meds, maybe antibiotics.  It might not be a quick fix and maybe after treatment 2-3 months until the next SA and next steps.  Good luck!  Hope it resolves quickly and was just an isolated event.

    I agree....it depends on how high the WBC count was too. Most likely some sort of infection if its minimal. Good luck to YH and to you with moving forward!

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    J&D2007J&D2007 member
    My DH had this on his first SA a year and a half or so ago.  We transferred clinics soon after that and he has had quite a few SA done since then and nothing has ever shown up again. I asked the new RE about it a while back and she suspects it was just from a cold or a minor infection and it was no big deal. 
    Me: 37, DH: 38: ttc 7 years, dx: unknown
    10/11: after 2 years, saw a RE, FSH 5.4
    11/11: BFP! (surprise after thyroid & normal hsg),
    12/11: missed m/c after 7 week u/s, 1/12: D&C
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    IVF #1(10/12) FSH 5.4, AFC: 16 long Lupron, 5R/5M/4F, all 4 made it to 5dt, 1 blast/1-8 cell transferred=BFN
    IVF #2(12/12)AFC 21, MD lupron, 4R/4M/3F, 5dt of 1 blast and 2-8cell. BFN.
    IVF#3(4/13) Natural start antagon protocol, 12R,11F. one PGS normal at day 6 transfer. BFN.
    IVF#4 (11/13) C.CRM (ODW.U normal 8/13 Still no Diagnosis) EPP/antagonist. ER 13R/7M/6F. Only 1 made it to freeze. Abnormal. Looking into options of DE, Fresh vs frozen.
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    cjmcdonald82cjmcdonald82
    Thanks ladies!  My husband is beginning to feel a little better about it. I'll keep you updated!
    Me: 30, DH: 30 TTC since January 2012 November 2012 - Progesterone levels 2.2 7 DPO SA revealed high white blood cell count Ob/gyn prescribed Femera but holding off until DH is cleared by RE Initial visit with RE set for Jan 25th
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