My husband is having his 1st urology appt (due to infertility) and he is wondering what to expect?

Question

He's already had two s***n analysis tests done & the results were that he has a very low count. The quality & quantity, etc were good, but the count was very low. He's nervous about what will happen at his appt & we are also wondering if there are any medications that could be prescribed to him to increase his count. We already know about the no hot tubs, wearing boxers, etc. tips. Any info would be greatly appreciated! TTC for 4 1/2 years.....

Answer 1

Hi.

Acupuncture helps andhere it is some more tips:

http://www.marilynglenville.com/infertil...

It's for men and women.

-vitamin B12 has been found to improve low sperm counts

-And it's equally important for your partner: zinc is found in high concentrations in the sperm. Zinc is needed to make the outer layer and tail of the sperm and is, therefore, essential for the health of your partner's sperm and, subsequently, your baby. Interestingly, several studies have also shown that reducing zinc in a man's diet will also reduce his sperm count.

-Blood selenium levels have been found to be lower in men with low sperm counts.

-Men going for IVF treatment with their partners have been given vitamin E, and fertilization rates have, as a result, increased from 19 to 29 percent. It has been suggested that the antioxidant activity of vitamin E might make the sperm more fertile.

-Supplementing with L-arginine can help to increase both the sperm count and quality.

-According to research, it appears that the higher the levels of L-Carnitine in the sperm cells, the better the sperm count and motility.

Maybe the doctor can prescribe medication with all above.

Answer 2

What to Expect From the Urologist

If your partner's sperm is found to be lacking in one of the above categories, then you may need to book an appointment with a urologist for further testing. The results of these tests can provide you with more specific answers. However, this initial assessment may be able to determine the problem and suggest whether you should continue to try a natural conception or start to think about artificial insemination.

At the urologist, your partner will have a series of tests performed to determine how healthy his prostate gland is; the contents of his p***s and s*****m; the condition of his vas deferens; any tenderness and swelling of his epididymis (the duct that the sperm mature in); and anything that may be causing a blockage of the sperm flow.

The urologist will also check for varicocele. This is a condition that affects almost half of all infertile men and can be easily corrected with surgery. Varicocele is the presence of enlarged veins around the testicles.

In addition to these tests, there will also be blood test done. The blood tests will examine your partner's FSH levels (follicle stimulating hormone, the same hormone that affects your ability to produce eggs; in men it is responsible for producing sperm) and luteinizing hormone (LH). This is the hormone that gets the testicles to produce testosterone. A low LH level doesn't only affect your partner's sperm. It can also cause depression, fatigue, affect his bone density and his ability to perform sexually.

The urologist will also assess your partner's genes. The reason for his infertility could be genetic and, if not assessed properly, could cause genetic diseases like cystic fibrosis being passed on to your children.

Once all the tests have been performed, you will need to wait for the results before deciding on your next course of action.

The urologist may then direct you to a fertility specialist. Some couples decide to see a fertility specialist right away. Consult your doctor about which course of action is best for your situation.

Hope this helps!! Good Luck and Baby Dust to you****