TTC after 35
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CD 1 and SA results
boymamaco
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in TTC after 35
ugh well period started today. As if that wasn't bad enough we got the results back from the Sperm analysis and it's not great.
2% morph (they want it over 3%). Recommendation is a cocktail of supplements (no big deal).
I copied in this next part b/c it's new to me.
Also anti-sperm antibodies (ASAB) were found on @ 24% of the entire sperm. Sperm antibodies reduce fertility, but do not invariably prevent conception. Rather, the effects are graduated; i.e., the larger the immunologic response, the less likely it is that a pregnancy will occur.
Once sperm antibodies have formed, they can affect sperm in several different ways. Some antibodies will cause sperm to stick together (agglutinating antibodies). Agglutinated sperm clump together in huge masses and are unable to migrate through the cervix and uterus.
Recommendation: only 1-2 cycles of IUI instead of 3. Need to use a special "medium" to help sperm get make it to the destination. Recommended against TI (with clomid) which was our plan this cycle due to travel plans mid cycle.
So basically we're out this cycle and DH is being a total baby about it. He's been moping about and won't even talk about IVF at this point. We conceived our son with no help so it does seem like a lot to jump to IVF but I'll be 40 in two weeks so we don't have a lot of time.
Anyone else with male issues?
2% morph (they want it over 3%). Recommendation is a cocktail of supplements (no big deal).
I copied in this next part b/c it's new to me.
Also anti-sperm antibodies (ASAB) were found on @ 24% of the entire sperm. Sperm antibodies reduce fertility, but do not invariably prevent conception. Rather, the effects are graduated; i.e., the larger the immunologic response, the less likely it is that a pregnancy will occur.
Once sperm antibodies have formed, they can affect sperm in several different ways. Some antibodies will cause sperm to stick together (agglutinating antibodies). Agglutinated sperm clump together in huge masses and are unable to migrate through the cervix and uterus.
Recommendation: only 1-2 cycles of IUI instead of 3. Need to use a special "medium" to help sperm get make it to the destination. Recommended against TI (with clomid) which was our plan this cycle due to travel plans mid cycle.
So basically we're out this cycle and DH is being a total baby about it. He's been moping about and won't even talk about IVF at this point. We conceived our son with no help so it does seem like a lot to jump to IVF but I'll be 40 in two weeks so we don't have a lot of time.
Anyone else with male issues?
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Re: CD 1 and SA results
Things are raw with both of you right now so I would give yourself a couple of days. He may just need some time to process it. At one point it would be good to talk to your husband and let him know it's ok and you still love him.
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Sometimes us ladies concentrate so hard on the getting pregnant part that we forget how it may impact our partners. I know that I had to take a step back every once in a while and try to look at it from his point of view.
Good luck with the upcoming appointment
The supps they put him on are Vit C, Vit E, CoQ10, Omega 3s, L-Carnitine, and a Multi. Think that's all (but don't have my notes in front of me.) I'm making up pill packs for him this afternoon to help make it easier.
Crossing my fingers my day 3 (2) labs come back OK today. They screwed up last time they ran them so we had to wait until now.
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Me 36 DH 39
BFP 11/28/14 ~ MMC 12/29/14
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My numbers were really good especially considering my age. So relieved!
E2 = 21
FSH = 4.6
LH = 2.0
AMH = had this done in oct but can't find number. It was good tho
AFC = 13
So thank goodness we aren't dealing with both sides but I almost think it's be easier if it was due to me b/c I'm a fixer. Anywho we go in Tues for our regroup. Can't wait for that!
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BFP- 10-16-14 EDD 6/13/15: MC 12-1-14