https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/ Copyright (c) 2006-2013 Web Wiz Forums - All Rights Reserved. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:54:18 +0000 Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:10:15 +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=25897 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=25897&PID=661131&title=low-sperm-motility#661131 Author: KiwiL
Subject: 25897
Posted: 15 April 2009 at 9:10pm

We also tried for nearly two years and DH has low motility, as well as fairly low numbers.

We were being seen by FA when we conceived naturally, finally.

Can happen, and definately does happen, so don't lose hope. But get yourself an appointment with FA just so you can have the ball rolling, as ItchyFeet said.

Good luck!]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2009 21:10:15 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25897&PID=661131&title=low-sperm-motility#661131 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25897&PID=661109&title=low-sperm-motility#661109 Author: ItchyFeet
Subject: 25897
Posted: 15 April 2009 at 8:54pm

We have both count and motility issues (from a health issue DH had when younger too) and are currently going down the IVF route as it will just never happen otherwise. We tried IUI first but were not successful (not unusual given what little we had to work with, but worth trying anyway).
IUI may help with the motility issue, as it bypasses the normal route and puts the little swimmers right up near where they need to be, rather than killing themselves getting there. A friend describes it as giving them a wheelchair to get there! IUI is non-invasive, just like a smear. It costs about $650 through FA in Auckland. IVF is invasive and expensive, so I'd make an appointment with FA (a private consult costs around $150) to get the ball rolling, and then find out what treatment options are available to you. PM if you want more info.]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2009 20:54:49 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25897&PID=661109&title=low-sperm-motility#661109 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25897&PID=660521&title=low-sperm-motility#660521 Author: mylilmosaic
Subject: 25897
Posted: 15 April 2009 at 12:05pm

Parki, I just rang FA in Hamilton and asked them to get menevit for me (they order it from Oz) and just paid by cc over the phone. It is about $90 for three months supply, it is not available over the counter at chemists.

If you are with a specialist you should be able to get them to get it for you, I don't know whether local gp's can get it. Maybe something to check out Hope that helps, will let you know how our appointment goes next week. O by the way I was formerly Jaxs lol, I remember you from the ttc threads last year

]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2009 12:05:07 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25897&PID=660521&title=low-sperm-motility#660521 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25897&PID=660510&title=low-sperm-motility#660510 Author: Parki
Subject: 25897
Posted: 15 April 2009 at 11:52am

Thank you Appy2 for your post.

Where do you get Menevit from?

I would be really interested to hear what the say at your FA appt if you don't mind, you can PM me if you would prefer.

It's a pretty depressing feeling but I am over that now and trying to get the ball rolling - even if it means IVF etc.

Good luck with your appt!
]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:52:26 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25897&PID=660510&title=low-sperm-motility#660510 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25897&PID=660468&title=low-sperm-motility#660468 Author: mylilmosaic
Subject: 25897
Posted: 15 April 2009 at 11:07am

Hi Parki, just thought I would pop in and tell you our story. We have had two pregnancies last year end in m/c and DH's sperm count was good then, but this year two sperm analysis's have come back with low numbers and low motility but the second sample he did was way better than the first. I guess what Im saying is that they can vary alot.

But the outcome of having lowish count & motility was that we now have a review appointment next week with FA and the nurse told me our specialist was going to discuss possible IUI. I guess we will also discuss whether IVF is the next option if IUI doesn't work. One of the things we have done straight away is get DH onto Menevit as it helps improve the quality of the swimmers.

It has been quiet hard realising that we also now have both ovulation issues as well as sperm quality issues as we are both in our late 30's and time for me feels like its ticking on. I also could do to lose some weight so we have started running and hope that getting fitter will improve the quality of them too Oh also my DH had glandular fever more than a year ago and we wonder whether this affected his general health cause he now has to be careful not to get too tired or rundown.

I will come back and repost again once we have had our appointment next week as I will know abit more about our options then. This has probably been no help for you but I guess I know how you are feeling. ]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2009 11:07:44 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25897&PID=660468&title=low-sperm-motility#660468 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25897&PID=660452&title=low-sperm-motility#660452 Author: AandCsmum
Subject: 25897
Posted: 15 April 2009 at 10:47am

Could be worthwhile talking to a nathuropath.]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:47:05 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25897&PID=660452&title=low-sperm-motility#660452 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25897&PID=660415&title=low-sperm-motility#660415 Author: Parki
Subject: 25897
Posted: 15 April 2009 at 10:04am

Morning Ladies,

Firstly, I am putting this in General Chat as I would like to hear from anyone, not just those in the Planning Pregnancy section....(Admin, feel free to move?)

My Husband & I have been TTC for about 18 months unsuccessfully.

We are both young, fit (mostly!) and healthy. I have tried OPKs, charting and all that stuff, still no luck...
So we got some tests done and it showed that DH has low sperm motility most likely caused by an operation he had when he was younger & the ongoing medicine he has taken for the last 18 or so years of his life...

So my questions are:

Has anyone conceived naturally with their partner having low sperm motility?

Has anyone had to go through IVF or any similar procedures due to LSM?

Does anyone know any ways to increase sperm motility?

TIA


Edited by Parki]]> Wed, 15 Apr 2009 10:04:33 +0000 https://www.ohbaby.co.nz/forum/forum_posts.asp?TID=25897&PID=660415&title=low-sperm-motility#660415