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Anonymous
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I have gone through 2 iui cycles. The first my hubby
S sperm were fine with right number, etc. Second it was a bit low. I think he is a bit gun shy so to speak. Anyones husband have any good tips or suggestions? |
Anonymous
| You have sex 3 days before the iui and then the he abstains (not even self help) until the big day. And he should not be wearing anything tight. I have gone command the last two weeks before the procedure and my sperm count has been high with good mobility. One time we were told I had the high count for the day, so I have stuck with the same routine. Also, keep in mind, he doesn't have to fill the cup to the top ... 3/4 full is fine. Just kidding. |
Anonymous
| Very funny but good advice, keep the boxers loose and you can improve the count. |
Anonymous
| Seriously would it help to put your junk on ice? |
Anonymous
It takes a couple of months for a man's sperm count to be positively affected by cooler temperatures, so issues of practicality prevent keeping the boys on ice every day. |
Anonymous
| Walking around with an ice pack would not be practical but it's important not to cook the swimmers by sitting in a hot tub or even taking really hot showers. My DH switched to boxers and even though it didn't improve count it did improve his motility. |
Anonymous
| Adding Zinc to his diet may also help. I take a multi-vitamin each day to get my Z. |
Anonymous
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Also make sure he doesn't use a laptop on his lap every day. That can negatively affect sperm count because it raises scrotal temps.
I agree with the PPs who mentioned boxers, abstaining for 3 days, and a good multivitamin including zinc. |