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but i want to make get some research before going to the doctors.View Thread
A recent study out of Copenhagen, Denmark has found that vitamin D levels in men correspond directly to the quality of sperm they produce. Men with higher levels of vitamin D in their blood had higher quality sperm than men in the study that had low blood levels of the nutrient.
Researchers found that of the 340 men who participated in the study, those who had the highest levels of vitamin D had sperm that was faster and better at swimming, as well as better at penetrating the egg when it reaches it.
Half of the men in the study were found to have a deficiency of the vitamin, perhaps exemplifying the need for supplementation in men who live in climates where sun exposure is not as readily available to them.
Vitamin D is produced naturally by the body when skin is exposed to sunlight. Lack of sunlight can cause vitamin D deficiency and past research has show the nutrient to be vital to many functions of the body and for preventing many diseases and conditions, including illnesses, cancer, diabetes and others. The nutrient is also proven to be vital to immune system health.
To increase your vitamin D levels, doctors recommend at least 15 minutes a day of sun exposure. Supplements can also be used, and current recommendations are 400 mg of vitamin D per day, while many experts believe that supplementing with 1000 mg or 2000 mg per day is most optimal.
Vitamin D is available in supplement form via a dry powder, usually in capsules or in gel filled capsules. The nutrient is regarded as one of the more inexpensive supplements.
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We just got back our test results, and all of mine came back normal - however my husband had a morphology of 14%. Which, as I've been searching online - does not seem horrible? However they say it is, and he has to go for another test to see.
If it does not come back normal, they then said they might refer him to a urologist. I've been looking online and some sites say they jump right to IVF with low morphology, others IUI, and others just keep trying and/or do "natural" remedies...
Are there any suggestions as to what might our next step be? We're kind of confused, and are curious as to what the options may be...
Any help you can offer is greatly appreciated.
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When he comes home for good, which is soon, he wanted to start a family. We're already going to have a rough start because my cycle is irregular.
What is the likely hood of this actually happening? Does he really have a reason to be concerned?
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I also have Severe Depression and I'm on Prozac 40 mg. What can I do to increase my fertility ?View Thread
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I am pregnant again (after the 1st miscarriage) and I SWEAR it was from practicing the concepts in this book called "Making Babies." It is written by an MD and an acupuncturist. The 1st time we tried for 11 months, I followed the book and next month (month 12) = pregnant. Then had the miscarriage, still followed the book and 2nd month = pregnant. I am convinced that following the concepts made a world of difference. Trying a natural b4 going the fertility route might work for more of us if we were armed with more/better information.
Thank you "Making Babies" for arming me with that info!
Good luck to all.
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he is very skinny and is always in pain..
idk if car accidents cause this too? i dont know im just putting in as much info as possible.. he did get into a mo-ped crash when he was about 16?
i will post the results on here so you can see
i really would like to know as much as possible if anybody knows....
were still young.. will this improve?
will he have to take shots for the rest of his life?
HIS LEVEL = 1.8L
AGE REFERENCE MALE:
20-29Yrs = 9.3L - 26.5 L
30-39Yrs = 8.7 - 25.1 L
40-49Yrs = 6.8 - 21.5 L
50-59Yrs = 7.2 24.0 L
60 Yrs and over = 6.6 - 18.1 L
AGE REFERENCE FEMALE
20 - 59 = 0.2 -2.2 L
60 yrs and over = 0.0 - 1.8 L
J***** T****** Average Is Suppose To be 9.3 - 26.5
His is / 1.8 l = 60 yrs and over = 0.0 - 1.8 L (Female) <---View Thread
My husband's latest SA results showed that his motility is questionable. My OB consulted with a Urologist and he put my husband on six weeks of antibiotics because he is thinking that he may have a low-grade prostate infection. My question, or questions are:
What type of infection could this be?
Could something as simple as antibiotics really help with our infertility? (i have been checked out and I am fine and healthy)
We already have a 3-year old daughter and she was conceived quickly with no help and no problems.
Hubby is to do another SA after he finishes the antibiotics, but I just don't know if the antibiotics is going to be what helps us.
If any one could shed some light or give me any type of info, that would be helpful.View Thread
My question: can permanent damage be done to my reproductive system if I opt to not orgasm? Can this lead to infertility?View Thread
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