We just found out that my husband has 2/3 abnormal appearance to sperm with decreased motility in the same. So basically 1/3 good ones. Dr. wants to retest in a few weeks, take hormone tests in the meantime however told me he expects the drill to be same results on next test and then referral to Infertility specialist! We are Catholic and do not believe in IVF or AI for conception therefore....what are our odds or chances of conceiving? Can we fix this problem? He doesn't drink,smoke,sit in hottubs,etc,etc....Any suggestions? I have been pregnant before so no issues that we are aware of on my end. Is there hope w/a 1/3 good swimmers?? :( Can we increase those odds? I'm 34 and he's 36.

Thanks!

Hi and welcome! :wave: I don't know much about male IF issues, but I do know that supplements, vitamins and natural health cures and lot of faith can work wonders. :) There isn't a specific product that I know of---but believe me, please believe me, natural health cures work really well too, even with male IF. If your belief system allows, you can look into a naturopath, homeopath or acupuncturist to help you. And if not, that's fine, that's respectable. There are lots of supplements available: but before you buy any commercial item, ask to see case studies and product data, just so you don't get scammed. The infertilty business is HUGE, and with that comes people who are only in it for the money. But things like protein, and zinc can really help a man. Please keep posting :) Good luck!!

*********babydust************

Hi,

i think you may have to reassess your religion slightly.

My Hubby was same and we were told there was NO chance of conception from his sperm, but we persevered and 6 IVF's and 2 ICSI's down the line we had out beautiful baby, with Hubbys bad swimmers!!

It only takes one sperm, but we could have only made it possible with medical intervention. So if you want a baby so bad it hurts, i think a chat to each other may be in order. good luck with what ever you decide. :)

Thank you for all your support on both replies! I will definately look into the other natural ways, vitamins, supplements,etc...but because our faith is first in our marriage I will stick to the natural methods and Gods will.

I encourage any thoughts,comments,experiences. I find them all helpful during this time. In the meantime, we'll keep plugging away ;)

I respect that religion comes first, and I know that you know that miracles happen, so keep faith and think positively. It goes a long way, a lot of the mothers-to-be here have said. :D So yes, do talk to your husband (and religious leader if you would like) abotu natural methods such as acupuncture, supplements, dietary changes, and the like. Good luck and keep us posted!

**********babydust**********

Vit E & C are some of the biggest helpers. DH has seen some good response from taking those and adding grape juice, pomX and green tea.

If you do a search on ****** there is all kinds of remidies for each degree of male factor, all natural. There is also a pill that I cant think that is guarenteed to work in 90 days. If I can remember it I will post it later.

Hang in there, there are alot of things that can help male factor, but it takes time.

I wish you the best.

Hello, My DH has the same problem. he has 4 million sperm and only 1/3 of them are what they need to be. We tried a lot of supplements, and vitamins and hubby avoids anything that we have read that says lowers sperm count. Now I am going to tell you the bad news. DH and I have been trying for a baby for 3 1/2 years with no medical help and still no baby. I understand your decision because of your religion but I wanted to be honest and let you know that the chances are probably pretty slim. Wether it takes only one or not. We didn't want to do the medical things because DH was set on getting pregnant on our own but at the beginning of the year we are going to the doctor to get some help. But as people say TTC is different for every couple so I hope that you are able to conceive naturally and it doesn't take you 3 1/2 years. Good LUCK!!!

I am also Catholic and respect your beliefs. My DH had no motile sperm, so IVF with ICSI was the only way we could have a biological child. In case you do find yourself there, it does work. We are 9 weeks pregnant after our first try of IVF w/ICSI.

Marie