I know that a lot of people stumble across my blog, thanks to google. Many of them are looking for hope and encouragement in their fertility journey. Since infertility will always be a subject close to my heart, I want to get this information out there in case it might be of help to someone.
When we were trying to improve DH’s sperm count, motility, and morphology, I researched natural ways to help. It seems there is an overwhelming amount of information on the internet for natural supplements, but it’s all scattered around here and there and takes forever to sort through. As I sifted through everything, I compiled this list.
Keep in mind, I have no medical degree and I certainly am not advising anyone to take this huge pile of supplements. In fact, I can’t even tell you that it will up your count or quality at all. All I know is, whether or not it contributed to the miracle conceptions that God blessed us with, it certainly didn’t hurt. Most of these supplements are good for your general health, regardless and are things DH needs to be on to keep other health issues at bay. So, here goes.
Vitamin C – 1,500mg
Vitamin E – 800iu (I prefer to use the natural version of vitamin E, vs the synthetic)
Zinc – 60mg
B12 – 100mcg (We actually take a b-complex that is methylated for better absorption. I’ll gladly tell you what it’s called if you want to know.)
Selenium – 200mcg
CoQ10 – 100mg
L-Carnitine – not sure of amount
Vitamin A – this was in a multi he was taking at the time, so I’m not sure on the dose of this either
Flax oil and/or Fish oil – 1,200mg
L-Arginine – 500mg
Vitamin D – 5,000iu
Astaxanthin – 12mg
Obviously, you should check this list over with your dr before taking these things. Particularly if you are on medication as the supplements and meds could interact. I just wanted to put this list our there in case it could help someone else.
*For reference, DH’s last semen analysis (he’s had many) was 1million, sub par motility and 0% morphology. We have gone on to have 3 successful pregnancies through ivf and spontaneous conception since that test. 🙂
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I’ve been wanting J to get a sperm test done since he stopped taking all his supplements but he’s never bothered to do one. I’m curious to see exactly what his numbers would be now compared to then. Did your husband ever take clomid? My RE gave J a prescription for clomid and it supposedly boosted his numbers.
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Really? That’s cool! Im curious too if anything changed over the years with J. DH was supposed to get a semen analysis done the month I found out I was pregnant with Zane. My RE has been so curious if anything changed but said he was doubtful that it had improved by much, if any. We are all just convinced these babies have been little miracles.
DH never tried clomid. His urologist didn’t think it would be a help in his situation. His count is low due to scar tissue and damage from the varicoceles and the surgery to fix them. I do think that the motility and morphology may have improved from the supplements though. And who knows? Maybe it upped the count a bit as well. I just know that the test we did at home was completely negative.
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Huh. J had varicoceles too, and surgery to correct them. Can’t remember the numbers now but they improved after surgery. If the FET doesn’t work, I will definitely be pushing for another semen analysis because we plan to try on our own for a while.
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Unfortunately, DH’s surgery caused further damage because of scarring. He had a lot of veins tied off. I think it was 7….
I know it’s hard but try not to get too concerned about the numbers if J does do another SA. I honestly feel like getting the sperm healthy is more important than the number. But I’m really hoping your fet works and you don’t have to worry about that! 😊
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