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SA results/questions

PoeMasquePoeMasque member
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so we got the SA results for my partner and they were "normal, but with slightly decreased motility". Not bad, but that's all I was told. 

I know a lot of you guys have experience with what can be done regarding male factors, any tips on how we can improve motility? 
Me: 39 SO: 36

Dx: low progesterone, possible DOR - officially "unexplained"

TTC#1 since November 2015
9/16/2016 IUI#1 - BFN
10/12/2016 IUI#2 - BFN
1/21/2017 Clomid/IUI#3 - BFN
March 2017 IVF: BFP! (beta#1 191, beta#2 378!) - it's a boy! DS born 12/6/2017

TTC #2 since July 2018
May 2019 IVF #2: BFP! (beta#1 346, beta#2 646) - vanishing twin at 8 weeks. Baby B still going strong - due 2/8/20!
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Re: SA results/questions

  • JT81JT81 member
    Folic acid can help your partner with motility
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  • lickasticklickastick member
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    *trigger warning 
    Have you read the book "it starts with the egg"? Or the book "making babies"? Both have recommendations for sperm quality improvement. Zinc, vit c, coq10, selenium and a multi- vit are the usual supplements given. I started my DH on all of those 2-3 months before I got a BFP. 
    Good luck!
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  • PoeMasquePoeMasque member
    Thanks ladies! We just got the actual numbers and motility was 42%, which is not far below normal as far as I understand (50%). Everything else was normal or better than. He already takes a few vitamins. I'll have to check for the ones mentioned :) 
    Me: 39 SO: 36

    Dx: low progesterone, possible DOR - officially "unexplained"

    TTC#1 since November 2015
    9/16/2016 IUI#1 - BFN
    10/12/2016 IUI#2 - BFN
    1/21/2017 Clomid/IUI#3 - BFN
    March 2017 IVF: BFP! (beta#1 191, beta#2 378!) - it's a boy! DS born 12/6/2017

    TTC #2 since July 2018
    May 2019 IVF #2: BFP! (beta#1 346, beta#2 646) - vanishing twin at 8 weeks. Baby B still going strong - due 2/8/20!
    Pregnancy Ticker
    Report Reply
  • jennh75bjennh75b member
    I do believe they say that using preseed would help if there are motility issues?  Have you been using that?
    Me: 41
    Husband: 40
    TTC#1 since 9/2014
    Unexplained Infertility - Trying naturally
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  • PoeMasquePoeMasque member
    @jennh75b we have a product similar to preseed, but have only used it a few times. We've never had issues with needing lube so it's just not something we think about. 
    Me: 39 SO: 36

    Dx: low progesterone, possible DOR - officially "unexplained"

    TTC#1 since November 2015
    9/16/2016 IUI#1 - BFN
    10/12/2016 IUI#2 - BFN
    1/21/2017 Clomid/IUI#3 - BFN
    March 2017 IVF: BFP! (beta#1 191, beta#2 378!) - it's a boy! DS born 12/6/2017

    TTC #2 since July 2018
    May 2019 IVF #2: BFP! (beta#1 346, beta#2 646) - vanishing twin at 8 weeks. Baby B still going strong - due 2/8/20!
    Pregnancy Ticker
    Report Reply
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