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Thick semen
DH and I have been TTC for over 2 years and no luck. I don't ovulate unless I take Clomid. The doctor wants to do an IUI next because DH's semen is too thick, therefore the sperm can't break free to fertilize an egg. He has a great number of sperm (I think the urologist said 160 million but I can't remember. It was really high) with a 50% motility. Is there anything he can do to thin out his semen without messing up his sperm count and motility?
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Hi!
Here is a good site to look at with regards to the semen analysis:
http://www.ivf-infertility.com/infertility/investigations/male/semen.php
I honestly don't know of much that can be done to improve viscosity (thickness) unless it is caused by infection, and then antibiotics could help. I have read some good reports about Proxeed which can be purchased on line. Its something to try.
Also, IUI might just do the trick--Its really not painful, and usually not terribly expensive. I also have my couples try the natural way too on an IUI cycle. You are a good candidate for IUI since you are on clomid and presumably know just when you ovulate.
Good luck!
Dr B
Here is a good site to look at with regards to the semen analysis:
http://www.ivf-infertility.com/infertility/investigations/male/semen.php
I honestly don't know of much that can be done to improve viscosity (thickness) unless it is caused by infection, and then antibiotics could help. I have read some good reports about Proxeed which can be purchased on line. Its something to try.
Also, IUI might just do the trick--Its really not painful, and usually not terribly expensive. I also have my couples try the natural way too on an IUI cycle. You are a good candidate for IUI since you are on clomid and presumably know just when you ovulate.
Good luck!
Dr B
I just asked DH and he verified that the Urologist said 160 million. He also drinks a lot of water so I don't think that's the problem.
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