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Benched to get healthy

hope2bmom83hope2bmom83 member
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Well we had our WTF appointment yesterday.  Our RE seemed pretty ok with us continuing our therapy for 2 more IUIs.  However, after talking with him more, we decided to take the rest of the year to lose more weight.  I am down 25 pounds this year, our goal is to lose as much as we can by January.  Realistically I know you should aim for about 1 pound per week, but I would love it if I could lose about 25 more pounds by then.  DH has also been having some issues with his counts.  Of course I forgot to ask our RE, but I know lots of you ladies have talked about Fertility Blend and CoQ10.  Can anyone give me any info or suggestions on what can get sperm counts up?  We are currently at 100% motility but only 4.5-5 mil.  Thanks ladies!
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Me-30 DH-34
2002- Diagnosed with PCOS at 18
10/11-10/12 - tried to conceive naturally with Metformin, due to PCOS never had a cycle
10/12-12/12 3 cycles of Clomid - fail
6/13- 1st cycle on Clomid 50mg, Metformin, Follistim, and Ovidrel- BFN
7/13 2nd cycle on Clomid 50 mg, Metformin, Follistim, and Ovidrel 1st IUI - BFN
8/13 3rd cycle on Clomid 50 mg, Metformin, Follistim, and Ovidrel 2nd IUI - BFN
9/13 4th cycle on Clomid 50 mg, Metformin, Follistim, and Ovidrel - Benched with Cysts
From 12/13 to current I have ovulated 4 times naturally
Currently on break to get healthy.... 35 pounds down, 13 to go!
All Are Welcome!!

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Re: Benched to get healthy

  • RunCC37RunCC37 member
    I'm sorry to hear that you are benched, but good for you that you're taking care of your health! Good luck working toward your goal :)
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    Me: 32 DH: 35  TTC#1 since March 2012
    Dx: Poor Embryo Quality, Arcuate Uterus, Poor Uterine Blood Flow, Mild Endo, 
           Protein S Deficiency, Sjorgen's Syndrome 

    IUI #1-5: BFN
    Laparoscopy & Hysteroscopy: minimal endo, partial septoplasty
    IVF #1: 10R/6M/6F ~ Day 3 ET = BFN
    IVF #2: 14R/9M/5F ~ transfer canceled ~ all embryos arrested at 1-2 cell stage
    IVF #3: 9R/5M/5F ~ 1 frosty!
    IVF #4 (FET #1): BFN

    IVF #5 (DE IVF #1 with Dr. KK protocol): Currently PREGNANT!!!!!!
    Synthroid + Prednisone + Metformin + Baby Aspirin + Supplements Galore = 15+ pills a day
    Lupron + Lovenox + Delestrogen + IVIG + B/W = 2-5 pokes a day
    19R, 17M, 17F - transferred two Grade A blasts 11/16, four frosties!!!
    Beta #1 11/24 (13dpo/8dp5dt) = 367 ~ Beta #2 11/26 (15dpo/10dp5dt) = 709
    Beta #3 11/29 (18dpo/13dp5dt) = 1,997 ~ Beta #4 12/1 (20dpo/15dp5dt) = 3,403

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  • amandaf6383amandaf6383 member
    Sorry you're benched but good luck with the weight loss!
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     Cheering on Xan921 & akcrrr & SparklingDiamond (congrats)   DX with PCOS - 2012 **2000mg Metformin ** DH S/A = "ideal" ** HSG - All Clear In There! Clomid cycles 1-5 = BFNS. One more before we move on.
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  • bunnyabunnya member
    I hear there are a few things that you can do to increase sperm count. He can try doing more exercise and  some relaxation tecniques. Also I have mine take different vitamines- folic acid, coq10, vitamin c, vitamin e, selenium, and a regular multivitamin. I also make sure he has nuts and pumpkin seeds to snack on during the day for their zinc content. Has your RE suggested that he see a urologist? Our's suggested it right away b/c the mfi may be caused by something that is easily treatable. You never know.
    Sorry you are taking a break but hopefully you can get yourselves ready for next year. Good luck with everything.
    Me 26 DH 31. Off oral contraception since 1/2012. Actively TTC # 1 since 4/2012. CD3 bloodwork, hsg normal 6/2013. SA performed 7/2013 - low count, low motility. First RE appointment 9/4/2013. Were told SA not good enough for IUI. Repeat SA and additional bloodwork ordered. RE suggests DH see a urologist. http://www.fertilityfriend.com/home/3e32d9/thumb.png
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  • hope2bmom83hope2bmom83 member
    Thanks for the tips ladies.  Our RE has not suggested a urologist, i'm fairly certain it is caused by his weight.  He has lost about 75 pounds, but still has a long way to go.  I think for now we will start with the fertility blend and CoQ10.  Thanks so much ladies!
    Ba hahahaha!


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    Me-30 DH-34
    2002- Diagnosed with PCOS at 18
    10/11-10/12 - tried to conceive naturally with Metformin, due to PCOS never had a cycle
    10/12-12/12 3 cycles of Clomid - fail
    6/13- 1st cycle on Clomid 50mg, Metformin, Follistim, and Ovidrel- BFN
    7/13 2nd cycle on Clomid 50 mg, Metformin, Follistim, and Ovidrel 1st IUI - BFN
    8/13 3rd cycle on Clomid 50 mg, Metformin, Follistim, and Ovidrel 2nd IUI - BFN
    9/13 4th cycle on Clomid 50 mg, Metformin, Follistim, and Ovidrel - Benched with Cysts
    From 12/13 to current I have ovulated 4 times naturally
    Currently on break to get healthy.... 35 pounds down, 13 to go!
    All Are Welcome!!

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