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11% Morphology?

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Hi All-

DH has 11% Morphology and they would like it to be over 29%. However, I've read varying things about these percentages. All of his other numbers are good. Any thoughts about this?

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Re: 11% Morphology?

  • bsckgb7bsckgb7 member
    edited October 2015
    Has the RE suggested any supplements for DH to increase those numbers?  How long did he abstain when he had the sample done?  How was his counts and motility?
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  • vssbrmvssbrm member
    edited October 2015
    We have the same issue, my husband has a minor vericolsis which causes this. I do have to say, less stress and less caffine has helped his number go up a little bit. It was at 22% for his last SA.

    I should include his count and motility came back above where they want them. There are some suppliments he can take, but does not. The 1 thing he is not supportive with, and for everything I have taken in this process you would think he could manage a multivitamin. It drives me crazy.
    Married May 2009, TTC since November 2012 (Together since 2006 ish - had my eyes on him since 2001)
    Me: 32 (33 in May), Him: 37 (January)

    DX: Me: High Prolactin, Possible Autoimmune Disease Issues, though RE not concerned (?)  New RE has a plan!!
           Him: Minor Varicocele, low morphology, slightly low count

    History:

    Beta 5/9/2016 BFP!!
    Embryo transfer scheduled for April 28, 2016 and beta test May 9, 2016 (day after Mother's Day!)
    Transfer Meds include: Lupron Depot (4/1), Minivelle Patch (every 3rd day), Estradiol (3x daily), Amoxicillin, Progesterone in Oil, Methylprednisonlone. Lovenox and baby asprin added after transfer. 

    3/22/16 - Sono Saline ultrasound cyst to be aspirated on 4/1/16 if not cleared up by 3/29 US - It cleared on its own
    Retrieval 3/4/16 - 26 eggs retrieved, 23 mature, 20 fertilized, 14 embryos currently frozen
    Starting IVF Stims on +/- Feb 22, 2016
    HSG scheduled for 1-26-16 - All clear "beautiful uterus" (though inverted)

    Switched clinics and now prepping for IVF in February / March

    Fourth IUI -  CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - December, 2015 - BFN
    Third IUI -  CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - November, 2015 - BFN
    Second IUI - CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - September, 2015 - BFN
    Started Prolactin Medication October 15 - Levels quickly regulated to with in normal range
    First IUI - CD3-7 100 Clomid w/ Ovidrel Trigger - August, 2015 - BFN
    After no BFPs (ever) First RE/Urologist visit in Feb 2015
    HSG w/ OB, 2014 = all clear
    Trying to conceive since November 2012
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  • ::cherish~love::::cherish~love:: member
    edited October 2015

    His volume was 33 million (I think, not sure if I'm reading this right) and they want it to be above 19. His Motility was 64 and they want it to be above 49.

    He does, and had been taking a multi-vitamin. Are there other supplements he could take? He waited the 72 hours before the test.

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  • misshopeful1misshopeful1 member
    Zinc and COQ10 are beneficial for men's health and sperm motility.
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  • bsckgb7bsckgb7 member
    Yes.  Your RE should be able to RX supplements to take that specifically target Morphology.  Are you doing an IUI?  All his other numbers sound great!!
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  • ::cherish~love::::cherish~love:: member
    We were going to do an IUI this cycle but decided to stick with TI for now. This is only our third cycle TTC. But I have PCOS, and then his low morph. I do know that I had a 27 mm foili and my OPK said I am ovulating. If I'm not KU this cycle we will for sure be doing IUI next cycle. I know it takes the 90 days for the sperm to regenerate, but I'd like to get him on a supplement now for next cycle...it can't hurt!! Fingers crossed I get a BFP, and we can move on.
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  • HBamama2BHBamama2B member
    edited October 2015
    Good luck on your Cycle!!! Definitely try some supplements and healthy diet anyway, no spas or boxer briefs. :) that will help.

    Technically though, your DH is within the normal 'low' range (14-4%). Anywhere within that range has not been shown to impact the successfulness of IUIs. There are several articles on this you can find through some searches. :) Under 4% and you would need to try IVF (my DH has 2% and I have PCOS so we are doing IVF). But you have a much better outlook and should be successful! FX for you!
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  • babyexpressbabyexpress member
    edited October 2015
    @vssbrm my DH was given the supplements and will not take them either.  Drives me Nuts, so I gave up.  He is supposed to take 6 a day, but he won't even compromise with 2.  He says it hurts his throat to swallow and he feels it all day.

    ::cherish~love:: Here is a picture of the supplements you can get DH.  It helps with quality, quantity, motility, and morph

    https://www.naturallysmartvitamins.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=for_men

    Married: 8/29/2009
    TTC- since we got married (off and on)
    TTC with focus: Since July 2015
    Currently had 2 rounds of failed IUIs, failed TI monitored cycle
    December 2015: Starting 1st IVF cycle
    January 2016: Retrieval
    March 2016: Pending Transfer (I have 3 PGS tested embryos waiting for a womb)
    April 2016: BFP, the old fashioned way.

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  • ::cherish~love::::cherish~love:: member
    Thank you! I have read articles about the low morph, but they all seem to say something different...lol. From what I have gathered, like you said yes it's low, but not low low.
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  • ::cherish~love::::cherish~love:: member

    @babyexpress Thank you! I will check out these supplements for sure!


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