https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:22:21 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal/page/2#post-160741 Wed, 16 May 2012 18:10:58 +0000 sandy 160741@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm glad you got some answers - your doc sounds excellent. I'm wishing you lots of luck and hoping you have some exciting news to share soon! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal/page/2#post-160636 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:13:38 +0000 BSB 160636@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Oh, the doctor did say that there is nothing wrong with abnormal sperm. The DNA is still the same. That was good info to my ears. I was really concerned about that. She said 'just the packaging is off.' She showed me this picture. <a href="http://infertilityanswers.typepad.com/.a/6a00e55060d36c88340168e7bfb871970c-800wi" rel="nofollow">http://infertilityanswers.typepad.com/.a/6a00e55060d36c88340168e7bfb871970c-800wi</a></p> <p>I had a little chuckle at giant sperm and micro sperm. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal/page/2#post-160633 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:10:19 +0000 mediagirl 160633@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: :) I love that you were hoping there would be something magically there on the ultrasound. It sounds like the specialist had some good news for you and you will be able to work with this. FYI: a friend of mine had been trying for a while and had her tubes flushed. Next month, pregnant. Just sayin'. :) </p> <p>Are you going to SF with dh? We went on a mini vacation there before we got pregnant. It was such a nice place to visit!!! (too darn expensive to live there, but we dreamed about it a bit). :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-160632 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:09:21 +0000 MamaMoose 160632@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: Well it sounds like you have a really good plan in place to move forward. I know just having a plan can sometimes make me feel a whole lot better, and I hope it does for you! Keep us posted as you go on your journey, we're rooting for a bluestriped baby! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-160631 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:08:08 +0000 BSB 160631@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Mrs Green Grass: Thanks! From your last suggestion, I already got the DH to reduce his caffeine intake and told him to start taking his multi-vitamins again. I thought he was still taking them but then recently he stopped. He said he doesn't think vitamin gummies are a good way take them. I will feed him in his sleep, if I have to! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-160628 Wed, 16 May 2012 16:03:08 +0000 BSB 160628@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@mediagirl: Aww, thanks for thinking of me today. Yeah, it was okay, The bad news I got from it was my DH's morphology was abnormal with a value of 4% ... I didn't know what that number meant. Dr said it means 96% of his sperm was abnormal, 4% normal. Yikes! :( She said normal is more than 16%. She did say that she could work with 4%. If it was 0%, we would have to consider IVF. </p> <p>She doesn't think my DH's past and current medication has anything to do with his SA. Which is good. </p> <p>I now have to get checked out. I had an ultra sound done and it looked fine. I need to wait until AF shows so I can get some blood tests and other test done at CD3. Then on CD5-7, they are scheduling a fallopian tube flush to see if my tubes are open. (This is called Hysterosalpingogram - <a href="http://www.fertilityfactor.com/fertility_tests_hysterosalpingogram.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.fertilityfactor.com/fertility_tests_hysterosalpingogram.html</a> </p> <p>Then we'll go from there. She also said there is an increase of pregnancy following a tube flush procedure since it opens everything up. </p> <p>She said it is possible to use DH's sperm and do a sperm float test where they capture the sperm that float/swim to the top and then do an IUI. </p> <p>So overall good news. I was hoping that I was magically pregnant when they did the ultrasound, but it didn't happen. ;)</p> <p>So, nothing happening this month. Guess that next thing I can do is relax on my trip to San Fran this weekend and BD as usual. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-160623 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:55:51 +0000 Mrs Green Grass 160623@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: My DH's morphology was 4%. My doc said average is about 8%. He also said that he's seen pregnancies with 1%. Morphology might increase your need for IVF with ICSI where they inject the sperm. That's what I had to do. But remember that it only takes 1! 4% of 50 million is a lot of sperm. We were able to get pregnant once naturally, but it turned out to be a chemical pregnancy.</p> <p>The 2 vitamins my doc suggested for DH were L-Carnitine and CoQ10. He said those were the only 2 that made a big effect. Also make sure he's taking a multi-vitamin. Zinc is critical to sperm production. Also have him stay out of hot tubs and saunas. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-160613 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:45:35 +0000 Boogs 160613@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Can't wait to hear more about your appointment. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-160608 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:42:57 +0000 MrsLilybugg 160608@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm checking in on you too! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-160598 Wed, 16 May 2012 15:36:46 +0000 mediagirl 160598@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: I hope you had a good appointment today and you got some helpful advice/news!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-159339 Tue, 15 May 2012 14:35:40 +0000 MrsLilybugg 159339@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: That's great about being seen tomorrow!! Good luck and def. do keep us posted! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-159142 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:56:08 +0000 Smurfette 159142@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: That is great! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-159118 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:46:46 +0000 Mrs. Jacks 159118@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm hoping the best for you, sweetie! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-159083 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:20:44 +0000 Mrs. Oatmeal 159083@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I can't give you exact numbers or anything, but I have heard of cases where certain diet and lifestyle changes have helped with morphology. Also, if I'm not mistaken, morphology is one of those issues that doesn't have a major impact on getting pregnant - especially if your DH has good numbers everywhere else.<br /> Hope things work out for you!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-159082 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:19:52 +0000 Boogs 159082@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yay you get to be seen tomorrow! Hopefully they'll be able to give you some answers. :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-159076 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:17:01 +0000 PBandBaseball 159076@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: Yay!! So glad that you can get in before your trip! Thinking good thoughts for you!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-159074 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:15:59 +0000 mrs. bird 159074@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>tomorrow is way better than two week! that's great! i hope you are able to get some answers while you're there. </p> <p>they can do amazing things these days to help couples conceive. getting abnormal test results always sucks, but it sounds like you're doing everything you can &amp; are going to see the right people, those are very good reasons to feel optimistic about the future! looking forward to hearing how it goes for you tomorrow=) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-159057 Tue, 15 May 2012 12:04:47 +0000 Puddingpop 159057@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: My DH's SA came back abnormal as well. We were extremely concerned at first, but after doing some research, we found out that as long as the count is good, the other sperm factors (morphology and motility) are not that important. Our RE didn't even bat an eye at his morphology number. </p> <p>"Despite all of the parameters that are reported on a semen analysis report, the only parameters that have been proven to correlate with the chances of naturally achieving a pregnancy are:</p> <p>- Concentration of sperm (total sperm count provides a similar estimate) - THIS IS BY FAR THE MOST IMPORTANT PARAMETER<br /> - Sperm morphology</p> <p>Problems with sperm morphology (how the sperm look) do have an impact on the chances of conception with intercourse, but the effect is relatively small. In fact, in men with high concentrations, the morphology does NOT appear to have any bearing on the chances of natural conception. Note that neither semen volume or motility have any impact on the chances of conception once concentration and morphology are taken into account. "</p> <p><a href="http://www.metrovanurology.com/content/semen-analysis#SEMEN%20ANALYSIS%20INTERPRETATION" rel="nofollow">http://www.metrovanurology.com/content/semen-analysis#SEMEN%20ANALYSIS%20INTERPRETATION</a></p> <p>Hope this helps :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-159037 Tue, 15 May 2012 11:54:30 +0000 BSB 159037@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It's a good day! I just dropped off my paperwork and asked if there were able to fit me in this week. They had spot open for tomorrow at 10a!!!!!!! Thanks everyone. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-159000 Tue, 15 May 2012 11:29:49 +0000 BSB 159000@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Thanks for everyone's support. I'm going to drop off paperwork since I'm in the area. Crossing my fingers there is a cancellation this week so we can be seen. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-158987 Tue, 15 May 2012 11:17:58 +0000 His Barista 158987@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Book! Hopefully you can get some answers! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-158969 Tue, 15 May 2012 11:09:39 +0000 Alivoo01 158969@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry to hear!! *hugs* hope y'all get seen sooner and get more answers! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-158825 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:42:47 +0000 Smurfette 158825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I am sorry! Hope you get some answers sooner then later. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-158806 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:25:29 +0000 winniebee 158806@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry : ( I don't know much about this, but I do know couples where the husband had low morphology and/or count and were successful with some intervention (IUI, IVF). </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-158799 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:22:02 +0000 PBandBaseball 158799@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I'm so sorry that you and your SO are going through this. I hope that you're able to get your appointment soon. I am sure that the waiting is so difficult. Fingers crossed for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-158797 Tue, 15 May 2012 09:16:30 +0000 heffalump 158797@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>So sorry! Wishing you the best of luck!</p> <p>I have a friend who's husband got pretty much all negative results. I'm not sure about the details, but they were pretty sure it just wasn't going to happen for them, even with IVF. They had talked about finding a sperm donor. But in the end they did get pregnant through IVF, and they didn't need the donor. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-158768 Tue, 15 May 2012 08:50:51 +0000 Mrs. Sunglasses 158768@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>:( but i hope it's nothing too serious and they find a solution so you can have a bebe! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-158764 Tue, 15 May 2012 08:40:14 +0000 eastcoaster 158764@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bluestriped bee: I'm sorry to hear this, we're in the same boat. Our dr. feels that it IS possible to get PG w/ good numbers except poor morphology. These are things he suggested to help improve morphology:</p> <p>- no caffeine<br /> - limited drinking to 2 drinks per week<br /> - eating healthy<br /> - multivitamin<br /> - exercise<br /> - no smoking</p> <p>My DH hasn't had another SA since implementing these changes so I don't know if it's helped yet. We're on Cycle 3 of trying, our dr. wanted us to give it 6 months of trying on our own before thinking about other things. But, now I'm realizing I might have a LP defect, so meeting w/ my dr. in a few weeks to discuss that. Frustrating bc we can't really start our 6 mo of trying until I get my stuff figured out! Hang in there, I'm here if you ever want to talk about it! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-158749 Tue, 15 May 2012 08:31:47 +0000 LuLu Mom 158749@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Hugs, hopfully the specialist can give you some ideas to try before having to do IVF or IUI! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/dhs-sa-results-abnormal#post-158745 Tue, 15 May 2012 08:26:27 +0000 Mrs. Blue 158745@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Just wanted to chime in with my support. Hope you get good news from the clinic! </p>