https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Mon, 06 Apr 2026 22:13:31 +0000 Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:35:04 +0000 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Web Wiz Forums 12.05 360 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/RSS_post_feed.asp?TID=24683 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_images/web_wiz_forums.png https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=620139&title=things-that-help-swimmers#620139 Author: tiptoes
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Posted: 22 February 2009 at 1:35pm

I just got a newsletter from FA and it says for guys to eat a diet with healthy antioxidants. Food rich in antioxidants can reduce the damage that free radicals can have on sperm.

It also says Vit C, E, selenium and zinc could possibly improve sperm . There was a study that showed men taking menevit for 3 months before IVF/ICSI had better pregnancy rates than those on a placebo.

It says less than 20 units of alcohol a week is recommended as large quantities reduces sperm production.

Lastly, obese men have a 20% lower sperm count but it's unknown if it's a hormonal effect or due to heat.]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2009 13:35:04 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=620139&title=things-that-help-swimmers#620139 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=620095&title=things-that-help-swimmers#620095 Author: RinTinTin
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Posted: 22 February 2009 at 11:53am

I have a smoker. He won't give up until he's ready. I've givn up trying to push the subject and I just make him go outside to smoke.]]> Sun, 22 Feb 2009 11:53:06 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=620095&title=things-that-help-swimmers#620095 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=619909&title=things-that-help-swimmers#619909 Author: purpledragon
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Posted: 21 February 2009 at 9:30pm

Treen, glad to hear hubbys swimmers are doing just fine, hope you get your BFP soon.
Hope2be, it is frustrating, but if other people who drink and smoke can still get pregnant, then there is always hope.
choco69, I have heard the orgasim theory. But have not tried it, this whole ttcing thing is hard enough with the charting and temping, OPK's and the like.]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2009 21:30:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=619909&title=things-that-help-swimmers#619909 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=619859&title=things-that-help-swimmers#619859 Author: Treen
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Posted: 21 February 2009 at 7:55pm

Purpledragon, yeah there was an article in the Herald a couple of years ago saying that soy milk decreased spermies, but after doing a quick google on the subject, it seems that some scientists say yes, some say no. I also read this and watched the vid a couple of months ago:

http://natural-fertility-info.com/fertility-one-more-reason-to-not-eat-soy.html

But after speaking to my naturopath who says soy is fine, DH and I are back on soy (we love our soy lattes!) and DH's SA came back 100% perfect!]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:55:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=619859&title=things-that-help-swimmers#619859 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=619856&title=things-that-help-swimmers#619856 Author: MamaT
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Posted: 21 February 2009 at 7:52pm

Interesting. I have read it all out to DH - he is already doing most. Unfortunately his major vice is smoking and he isn't ready to give that up yet - has to be something he wants]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:52:43 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=619856&title=things-that-help-swimmers#619856 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=619830&title=things-that-help-swimmers#619830 Author: choco69
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Posted: 21 February 2009 at 7:19pm

okay this is a little off topic but then it is all about helping the wee swimmers on their way

please avert your eyes for a little TMI!

okay here goes they often suggest to give the swimmers a helping hand when you are bding that the women needs to have an orgasm ... what they don't tell you is for some women it is better if this happens before the man ... (this is the TMI bit) if you are a women who 'releases' some fluid of your own on orgasm then if you are second then you could possibly be 'washing' the sperm away

okay hopefully haven't grossed anyone out with that!]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:19:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=619830&title=things-that-help-swimmers#619830 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=619824&title=things-that-help-swimmers#619824 Author: purpledragon
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Posted: 21 February 2009 at 7:06pm

I am not sure about the soy milk theory as we are going through a Natro path and hubby is on a detox that has no dairy so he has soy yoghurt and soy milk. Natropath know we are trying to increase his fetility and has not said anything about the no soy.]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:06:23 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=619824&title=things-that-help-swimmers#619824 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=619821&title=things-that-help-swimmers#619821 Author: purpledragon
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Posted: 21 February 2009 at 7:04pm

Here is some info off my vasectomy reversal website I go to, it has lots of suggestions for swimmers.
Dr. Marks Sperm Healthy Life-Style Guidelines:

1. No heat to the groin area. This includes no hot tubs, hot showers, Jacuzzis or hot saunas. It takes 74 days to make sperm so avoid heat for approximately 3 months prior to trying to conceive or checking a semen analysis.
2. Stay well hydrated.
3. Eat a healthy balanced diet with plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables.
4. Eat beef three times a week.
5. Try to ejaculate approximately every 24-48 hours, to keep the system revved up.
6. Avoid testosterone replacement and all male hormone/androgen supplements. These can drastically reduce and even zero-out your sperm count. Most often these counts return overtime, but some men remain sterile permanently.
7. Absolutely no tobacco in any for.
8. Absolutely no marijuana or other drug use, as these are associated with reduced testosterone levels and poor sperm counts and morphology (can be an indication of chromosomal abnormalities).
9. Alcohol in moderation. Excess or binge drinking or heavy drinking is associated with significant sperm toxicity.

Anti-oxidants
1. Selenium 200 micrograms once a day
2. Vitamin C, 250-500 mg, 3 times a day
3. Vitamin E 400 international units once a day
4. Zinc 50-100 mg once a day
5. Coenzyme Q10 30-50 mg once a day
6. Folic acid 400 micrograms a day
7. B complex once a day
8. Fish oil capsules, 2-3 times a day
9. Multivitamin with trace minerals once a day

Hope this helps.]]> Sat, 21 Feb 2009 19:04:42 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=619821&title=things-that-help-swimmers#619821 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=619205&title=things-that-help-swimmers#619205 Author: Febgirl
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Posted: 20 February 2009 at 4:32pm

Isn't drinking fizzy drink/coke before you go to bed (for men) supposed to help wake the spermies up too? ]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2009 16:32:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=619205&title=things-that-help-swimmers#619205 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=619130&title=things-that-help-swimmers#619130 Author: mrshouse
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Posted: 20 February 2009 at 3:05pm

yeap no alcohol and no tight pants/undies and there was a documentary about how fruit and vege smoothies helps the swimmers.....]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2009 15:05:58 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=619130&title=things-that-help-swimmers#619130 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=619063&title=things-that-help-swimmers#619063 Author: Jane25
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Posted: 20 February 2009 at 1:47pm

I've tried to make DH cut back on alcohol as I'm sure drinking can't help the swimmers.]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:47:34 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=619063&title=things-that-help-swimmers#619063 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=619033&title=things-that-help-swimmers#619033 Author: Treen
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Posted: 20 February 2009 at 1:21pm

Steer clear of soy milk ]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:21:51 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=619033&title=things-that-help-swimmers#619033 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=619023&title=things-that-help-swimmers#619023 Author: littlestar
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Posted: 20 February 2009 at 1:13pm

I've heard preseed is a swimmer friendly lube - I haven't used it myself cos I hadn't heard of it until recently but I reckon I'd use it next time. Might also help for those days when you're really not in the mood but its the right time....]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2009 13:13:57 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=619023&title=things-that-help-swimmers#619023 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=618857&title=things-that-help-swimmers#618857 Author: Lizze
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Posted: 20 February 2009 at 10:26am

i've just started DH on Menevit]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2009 10:26:21 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=618857&title=things-that-help-swimmers#618857 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=618740&title=things-that-help-swimmers#618740 Author: FreeSpirit
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Posted: 20 February 2009 at 8:14am

I had two male friends that decided they were ready for babies, and had heard that eating pineapple helped male fertility, so they ate and ate and a month later, both had pregnant ladies!! I always thought it was an old wives tale, but there might be something to it.......]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2009 08:14:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=618740&title=things-that-help-swimmers#618740 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=618706&title=things-that-help-swimmers#618706 Author: anon
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Posted: 20 February 2009 at 2:57am

I read somewhere that diet and exercise can help a guys swimmers - is that true? Is there anything else that can? And anything that a woman can do to help her "environment" be more alkaline (or receptive!!) than acidic???]]> Fri, 20 Feb 2009 02:57:59 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=24683&PID=618706&title=things-that-help-swimmers#618706