pcos and low sperm count

[lmcrt]

I have PCOS and apperently my husband has a low sperm count at 10million. I have my first visit with the Re on monday. What do you think my options will be. I really hope we could still do IUI instead of IVF. What should I expect. I have had every test done HSG, day 3 levels, etc.

[bree08]

My DH has counts similar to your DH. Were suppose to do our first IUI next month. I read some where that you need at least 5 million to do IUI. Good luck I hope you get answers soon :)

[bny807]

GOOD LUCK with your first apt! its exciting to get a new "plan of action!" : )      I imagine that they will recommend IUI, but of course can't be sure.. we have many issues (one ovary, severe endo, pcos, and male factor - morphology of only 2%) and my Re had us do three IUI's before IVF and we got preg on our third IUI! : )    (unfortuantely mc'd) but they say to do IUI you need at least 5% morphology, and we only had 2% so i'm a big fan of trying IUI before IVF with some situations!  GOOD LUCK!

[Heather5]

Just wanted to add that sometimes doctors retest to see if the low count was just a one-time thing or not. It might be fine next time he tests. Also, sometimes it helps to have a 3 day "rest" before the sperm sample is given (or before doing an IUI)...that way the little swimmers have a little extra time to accumulate :-) Good luck!

[lmcrt]

Mu husband about 6 years ago had a normal semen analysis so when he tested this time and it showed he had a low count he was very upset saying the test was wrong,so we are probably going to retest. It's reassuring to know that we could still do IUI. I am a little scared about doing IVF. I can't wait for our appt on Monday I am so stressed and anxious beyond control. My husband and I argue alot with the stress. We are going to try acupuncture to help infertility and reduce stress........

[bny807]

Yes, this stuff can be super stressful for sure! We just try to continue doing our "normal" things like getting outside and playing sports/activities together, getting together with friends etc... i've started yoga, which is good too! GOOD LUCK let us know how it goes!