We were scheduled to do our second IUI on Saturday. The first one in June failed .
My DH has a very low sperm count. He has been to the Urologist and they pretty much told him there is no reason for this and started him on clomid and then will do more tests in a month. He had a sonogram done, a hormone level check and a repeat SA. His count last week with the urologist was only 3.6 million. We went to do the IUI on Saturday and his count they said was zero after being washed. The Dr. explained that sometimes this happens. He said he has had some men come in who have a 20 million count normally, only have an 8 million count when they check again. He said this is normal.
I held in the tears but when I started talking I just starting crying. I told the Dr. why are we even doing an IUI when everything I read says not to do it with such a low sperm count. He said I was right and we should consider moving on to IVF but do ICSI for a better chance.
I am waiting for the Dr. to call me back so we can talk more about this IVF with ICSI. I am just so upset we couldn't even do the IUI it was heartbreaking. I am trying to be strong because DH is so upset and does not know what to do. The only thing he can try to do now is lose weight but the urologist said that may not even help and the clomid may be the only thing.
I am so frustrated with this whole process lately I just want to cry all day.
I held in the tears but when I started talking I just starting crying. I told the Dr. why are we even doing an IUI when everything I read says not to do it with such a low sperm count. He said I was right and we should consider moving on to IVF but do ICSI for a better chance.
I am waiting for the Dr. to call me back so we can talk more about this IVF with ICSI. I am just so upset we couldn't even do the IUI it was heartbreaking. I am trying to be strong because DH is so upset and does not know what to do. The only thing he can try to do now is lose weight but the Dr. said that may not even help and the clomid may be the only thing.
I am so frustrated with this whole process lately I just want to cry but I can't show how upset I am in front of DH.
Sorry this happened to you!! My DH had lower sperm counts as well, and every time we had an IUI, it seemed like his numbers were even worse! We ended up moving to IVF with ICSI and had success!! Even though you are disappointed now, maybe this is just leading you in a new direction of treatment, which will lead to success!! GL!
Just wanted to share my story with DH sperm issues. DH had NO sperm - Dr tried the clomid with him but wasnt seeing results so switched DH to hcg injections (3 times a week) and 3 months later his count was normal!
I also researched alot on vitamins and found a supplement that alot of dr recommend but very so i just got DH the individual vitamins and he takes them everyday.
Dont give up hope - sperm count can be improved - most of the time there is a medical reason. Maybe even try a new urologist if you arent seeing results or an explanation.
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so i just got DH the individual vitamins and he takes them everyday.
