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I think it would be good to rule him out, and since it's a fairly easy test, why not?

I think it's a good idea. Could you imagine doing round after round of Clomid only to find out that your hubby also had a problem?

We did clomid and my SO was tested before we started. It was a little weird for him, but not that bad. One cycle of clomid and we got pregnant, so I feel very lucky!

I'm on my second cycle of clomid, and my DH is getting tested in 2 weeks, just to rule out any issues on his end.

The male testing is so inexpensive and although awkward, non-invasive. I don't think it makes a huge difference in whether you do Clomid or not because nothing would "change" exactly, but I think it's good to know. Many couples have both male and female factors in their infertility.

I definitely was not o-ing, so I jumped right into the Clomid, but my OB/GYN ordered a SA for the hubs also, just to cover all of our bases. Hubs was a little irritated with me when he found out he had to do the deed, but it was mostly because he had to leave work early to do so. He had to tend to his business at the clinic - they put him in a bathroom by the lab, which he said was awkward because he could hear people walking by. Anyway, it's a good thing he did it because it turns out he needs further consultation. It's definitely worth it to make sure things are good on his part so you don't end up waiting even longer for your BFP :). Good luck!

@Ms.SK: Wow - I did not know that about cycle 1&4 being the best! Did your RE allude to why that would be? Is that with increasing clomid dose or keeping it the same?

OP - we did get DH's SA done before starting clomid. I knew it was me with the problem but it is better to know if he has a problem as well. Because if he does they will skip the clomid with BDing and move right on to Clomid with IUI etc.

@Ms.SK: Question for you. By cycle 1&4, you mean on Clomid, right? So you try clomid one cycle, then you chances are good, but the second and third cycle you're on Clomid aren't as good, but cycle 4 is good? Or do you mean just general TTC cycle 1&4 are the best? (the reason I ask is because I'm on cycle 4 since the MC, wondering if I am at the end of my lucky month haha...I'm being silly, I know...)

@mrs. bird: I see I see. Well I'm glad to hear you are trying the natural approach, I really hope they work (for both of us!). Diet is really shown to help, and I have heard a lot of success with AP/TCM herbs. I, too, am doing acupuncture and trying to eat healthier. Hopefully they work for both of us and we won't have to go the clomid/femara route. I plan to meet with an OB/GYN in the fall if we have no BFP in 2-3 more cycles. Thanks so much for responding!
On a side note, my husband did the at home sperm test and passed. I know it doesn't test for motility or morphology, but it did put my mind at ease that the "problem" was with me instead of him. Something to consider =)