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Suggest Treatment For The High Percentage Of Abnormal Sperm
My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for over a year. I had one miscarriage (due to a chromosomal abnormality) and have not been successful in getting pregnant again. I have had ovarian cysts due to anovulation, which has been corrected for now. My husband's semen analysis just revealed that he has a high percentage of abnormal sperm. Would IUI be a next step?
Thu, 28 May 2020
Hello,
Some food affect sperm health. Let your husband avoid taking soy products, high fat dairy products, trans fat, processed meat, packaged food, food containing MSG, pesticides and BPA, etc. Genetic factors do play a role. Let him avoid taking alcohol, cut on smoking or addictions if any.
Give him food rich in calcium, minerals, nuts, food containing omega 3 fatty acids, protein, veggies and fruits. Help him get adequate rest, let him come out of stress. Your treating doctor may consider lifestyle changes, may give treatment for better sperm count (via medicines), he may recommend fertility treatment like IVF or you may have to consider a sperm donor.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
Some food affect sperm health. Let your husband avoid taking soy products, high fat dairy products, trans fat, processed meat, packaged food, food containing MSG, pesticides and BPA, etc. Genetic factors do play a role. Let him avoid taking alcohol, cut on smoking or addictions if any.
Give him food rich in calcium, minerals, nuts, food containing omega 3 fatty acids, protein, veggies and fruits. Help him get adequate rest, let him come out of stress. Your treating doctor may consider lifestyle changes, may give treatment for better sperm count (via medicines), he may recommend fertility treatment like IVF or you may have to consider a sperm donor.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Nupur K., General & Family Physician
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