Just looking for some advice.. my partner is low in all his parameters (sperm count not too bad) he’s had all the investigations and nothing has come back abnormal enough to cause his numbers

He drives a forklift for around 8 hours of the day with the engine directly under his seat and drives for 4 hours at a time without a break. Does anyone have any idea how to counteract this heat? I’ve looked at cooling underwear but it only keeps it cool for around half an hour! Would a cooling seat help? Any suggestions would be appreciated 🙂

1.3m sperm 13% motility 67% alive Still waiting on a couple numbers

15.7 FSH 9.1 LH Still waiting on Testosterone

Urologist did a visual/physical examination (no ultrasound) and concluded I have a very slight varicocele on the left but she didn’t feel it is severe enough to really cause any issues. Which I honestly found surprising as I do feel I have issues with temperature regulation, slight discomfort, and even some numbness if I sit for too long… thoughts?

Hi,

Wishing you all well.

I am a single male looking to get a Karyotype and Y deletion test.

Can anyone recommend a reputable provider in the UK?

Thanks!

My question is, if anyone has quit TRT for trying to conceive?? how long did it take you to reach conception if so..?

Thank you!!

Hi all,

I don’t know how typical the situation in the title is, but I suffered testicular torsion and the loss of a testicle, coinciding with treatment for kidney failure and eventually a transplant. I was advised after torsion that the combination of these conditions was likely to result in reduced fertility, so I was referred to a urologist and to a clinic for a test.

My results have come back showing sperm count and concentration just below the WHO limits and morphology 0% (I realise this is regarded as less important).

I’m curious as to if there are people out there who were informed of infertility before trying for a baby or being in relationship and how they handled this? I’m worried about finding someone and at what stage and how I tell them about this. I really want to be a Dad one day and to settle down, I’m not adverse in my mind about other options though I realise I’m getting way ahead of myself. I am a M31.

My husband was doing a sperm test as we have been trying for a while with no results (also been married 9 years and solely used withdrawal method/rhythm method. They said he needs to re-test as volume is too high. What does this mean?

We are in the uk and the NHS isn't the best at communication.

Hi all. I was diagnosed with Azoospermia and bilateral Varicoceles in March this year. Followed up with hormonal tests and my LH seems slightly elevated while my FSH is in the normal range so the Dr. told me they are okay. I am scheduled for a varicocelectomy on Wednesday this week. What are my chances of remission from azoospermia? N.B. Attached are the rest results

Hello everyone, I am looking for insights regarding my husband's fluctuating semen analysis results and the potential impacts of health issues and medication on these results. In January, his first semen analysis showed a count of 23 million/ml, 29% progressive motility, and 1% morphology. Our consultant suggested a repeat test as the initial one did not adhere to the recommended 2-7 day abstinence guideline. After two months on a fertility supplement (Proxeed available in UK), the March results improved: 30 million/ml count, 42% progressive motility, and 3% morphology. However, we overlooked round cells in both analyses, which concerned me as a possible indicator of infection. An andrologist was consulted who then ordered a repeat semen analysis, semen culture, blood tests, ultrasound, and a DNA fragmentation test using the comet assay. Surprisingly, the April results worsened: a count of 10.8 million/ml, 70% motility, and 1% morphology, with a DNA fragmentation index of 34%. The other tests were normal, and no round cells or WBCs were present. Between the last two analyses, my husband experienced an episode of Herpes zoster, for which he was treated with valaciclovir (1000mg three times a day) and had a three-week bout of gastritis treated with esomeprazole, amoxicillin (1000mg twice a day for one week), and clarithromycin (500mg twice a day for one week). The urologist did not provide a definitive answer on whether these conditions could impact semen parameters. Currently, he is taking Proxeed twice daily, vitamin C (2000mg/day), lycopene (15mg/ day), ubiquinone (300mg/ day), and pycnogenol (100mg/ day). I've read that high doses of antioxidants might negatively affect DNA fragmentation and other semen parameters?-I would deeply appreciate any advice or experiences regarding how these health issues and the supplement regimen could influence semen analysis results. Thank you all in advance for your help. What would my next steps be?

Hello,

I've been treated for TC 14 years ago with adjuvant radiotherapy, with my other testicle shieleded.
I don't have any issues on the sexual side, but me and my wife have been trying to concieve and we're on our third miscarriage. Two biochemical and the third at 10 weeks~.

My recent semen analysis came back normal (normospermia) except for sperm morphology, which was around 4%. It's still inside the normal values, but very close to abnormal. I'm considering a sperm DNA fragmentation test to investigate further.

I'm concerned about chromosomal abnormalities in my sperm potentially leading to birth defects although I've read some studies that suggest this might not be a major risk.

Has anyone else had similar experiences after testicular cancer treatment? Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you

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Alright, posting here cause i'm a bit concerned.

Over the past few months i've noticed my semen had been clear, not very thick, and a bit watery. Now before you assume i'm a porn addict who jerks off everyday, I quit porn a couple years ago and rarely ever masturbate, although recently (tmi) i've been doing it around once a week.

This concerns me a lot, especially since in the past i've experienced low test levels (293) and (401).

To add on my climax has also been very underwhelming (tmi again but i believe it's important to mention) .

So idk, maybe i'm a bit paranoid, I haven't gotten blood work recently but i plan on it. I'm not overweight either, 5'9 156lbs, like i hit the gym regularly and can see my abs and stuff, I used to be pretty fat though.

Here's the kicker, i'm only 19. I want some advice on what to do and some possibilities of what could be going on. I have a pretty healthy diet too, habit of having been overweight in the past (used to weight in the 230s).

I plan on getting bloodwork done, what hormones should I get checked for this issue if a hormone IS out of wack, what can I do to fix it?

any advice would be appreciated.

Super Low count + The sperm only has the head part and even that is from the abnormal shapes

My doctor has prescribed this Motilitymax medicine . There is no values mentioned for COQ10 & others. Any experts can you suggest me if this is good (Daily Twice ) or should i add fish oil and others .

Age - 31

Progressve Motility - 5%

Non progressive Motility - 10%

Sperm COunt - 58million / ml

Total Sperm Count - 116 million / ejaculation

Morphology

Normal - 30%

Abnormal - 70%

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I am a coach in this space and still floored that many guys still don’t get it. Being infertile just means your sperm is not healthy. Viagra will not help. Nothing to do with being unable to stay hard… same is true for the reverse. Many dudes are still thinking that they have no fertility issues as all is good in the bedroom. Well, you cannot see your swimmers with the naked eye and you might not have any in your semen despite killing it in the bedroom... Only way to know is doing what is called a semen analysis.

Do you also think that infertility and premature ejaculation or erectile dysfunction are the same? It is okay if you do. Just curious.

Thanks for letting me vent too.

Possible IUI in two weeks and about to undergo DNA fragmentation to see if we are IUI candidates. This is my first time doing this procedure. Any comments or suggestions or what to expect advice on this?

Doing a TESA/TESE in august with timed IVF egg retrieval, at IVF consult fertility clinic doctor right away asked if we would use sperm donor as back up, it is a little frustrating to hear that given we still have no idea why I have no sperm as a 30 year old healthy male. FSH is 26.8 which I know is very high. Our doctor is very discouraging and makes us feel like shit that we don’t use donor sperm even though I found out about having Azoospermia this past February. I want more than anything to have biological children. 8 months married. Very depressed and feel hopeless.

What is your guys thoughts?

EDITED———- FSH dropped from 26.8 to 21.7 within 2 months. Does this mean anything good? What if FSH keeps dropping to normal levels? I found out in feb about having Azoospermia, I cut out a lot of supplements and pre work I’m wondering if this has had an effect. I work out everyday really healthy never took steroids but love going to the gym and doing weights

Has anyone had success with low dose TRT and clomid? Diagnosed with azoospermia.

Did anyone have a semen analysis within 45 days of their procedure and find any of the following:

• decreased count
• reduced motility
• reduced morphology
• increased antibodies

Luckily I froze 4 vials before my surgery. I had a lab test today which is 19 days post surgery as we are 14 days from egg fertilisation and I've had a 60% reduction in sperm, huge drop in morphology and antibodies have gone from nil to 30%.

This is coupled with alot of tenderness and pain that began on day 12 or so. I had laproscopic surgery.

Its possible I've had an infection and now have epididymitis, I'm on day 3 of antibiotics.

The embryologist said it could be due to damage to the surrounding tissues during surgery causing a reduction in the blood testes barrier too.

Curious to see if anyone else had this?

Would my wife be able to conceive with such results? Period of abstinence was 1 day How could I improve?

Hi all i am asking about stem cell therapy for my partner he is diagnosed with NOA azospermia and has done 3 microtese with sertoli cell in last microtese ,has anyone tried stem cell and succeeded either in turkey ,cyprus or even ukraine thank you all

Hi all (male 38 years old)

Some years ago I started experiencing a reduction in sexual sensation and volume of ejaculate which started during a very stressful time in my life.

I was since tested and found to have low LH and FSH with low sperm motility. I was offered fertility treatment but did not have a partner at the time so did not take up the option.

I am within a suitable weight range for my height and not overweight. Do not smoke or drink excessively. My testosterone is within normal range.

What can I do to increase LH and FSH naturally before considering intervention ? Or is there nothing I can do.

Thank you.

Need support and success stories. Our first egg retrieval was a failure. 6 eggs, all mature. Only 2 fertilized and both arrested after Day 3. We are using frozen testicular sperm from a Microtese because my husband is a cancer survivor. Im worried the frozen sperm was the problem.

Has anyone had any luck with frozen testicular sperm or just had a bad round first ER? The clinic thinks they could do better with my stims and should be able to get more eggs.

Thanks in advance!

Diagnosed with NOA in 2021 After two failed SA and a failed testicular biopsy. 2022 did a Varicocele repair did another SA nothing 2023 did FNA mapping one sperm showed. 2024 did a Micro Tese after being on manopure,Pregnyl, and Isotretinoin for 9 months nothing was found. Preliminary hormone check was showing everything normal like FSH, LH,testosterone. Evidently I have maturation arrest. Anything else I need to try or should I go sperm donor route despite being extremely though.

My BF had been consistent with having watery and transparent semen. He got SA a year ago and it says that he has a low sperm count. They commented that his sperms are barely moving. Could it be that he still has low sperm count? Because he didn’t really do anything about it.

My wife’s doctor said I only had 4-5 live sperm but concentration states zero I guess I need help deciphering this .we have an appointment with urology in June . I did read the test post but I still couldn’t understand