Help- Semen Analysis??? Calling all experts

DH's semen analysis came back not good at all- only 2.5 million! The doc actually was surprised that he has any kids (2 boys with the ex).  We do have appointment with the reporductive urologist but not until December 21st. 
**UPDATE- motility is 53%**

So here's my question- what can he do/take that will increase his amount of sperm? 

I know that Chanel had her husband take:

L-Carnitine (most important!!!)  6 times a day
Vitamin C- 1x a day
Vitamin E-1x a day        
Selenium- 1x a day
Zinc- 1x a day
Multivitamin- 1x a day


Any other suggestions?  Any help would be appriecated.  Thanks!

Get him out of the briefs and get him into boxers,
Give up caffeine.

My friends made this change and within three months she was preggers!

CNC

Thanks Catnip!  He already wears boxers and drinks very little caffeine.... I think that he needs some changes- dropping a couple of pounds would hurt either! 

Sorry Vickie!  I guess this explains the fertility issues.  Hopefully they can work with that.  They may actually suggest moving you directly to IVF so they can fertilize your eggies in the lab.  Sperm count is not as important with lab fertilization.  As long as there are some spermies the embryologist can work with that and fertilize your eggs.

But let me tell you.... IVF is a HUGE undertaking.  If your insurance covers it then you should be good.  If not, it can easily run upwards of $20k per cycle!  And the emotional and physical wear and tear on your body is like nothing I've ever experienced before.  I would definitely suggest trying to get DH's sperm count up by working w/the repro urologist.  Big fat bummer that your appt isn't for 7 weeks.

Big hugs and love coming your way.  btw... if you're on facebook... i use the same email addy on fb that I sent you that calendar from. :-)

Thanks for the support, Maryn.

I am hoping that Chanel's vitamin regimin can help out and increase the numbers- since it only takes one to get pg.  I do want to get some answers as to the cause of DH's ED and low counts- so waiting the 7 weeks is what we are going to have to do.  The doc did say that IVF may be the option for us but we have to see what the urologist says.  My crappy insurance doesn't cover IVF (weird thing is I work for a hospital that provides the service but our ****ty insurance doesn't cover it!!)- so we will be out of pocket for IVF if that's what it comes down to.

wow.. that sux about your insurance.  ironic that you work for the hospital that does them yet its not covered for employees.  Most insurance policies do not cover IVF.  Although more and more technology companies have added IVF into their covered procedures for employees.  Keeps them happy and around longer.  I'm grateful mine was covered.  So yeah if you can get DH's count up then maybe your RE would give you the green light for fert drugs and IUI which would be covered under your insurance (or at least it better be!)

I'm glad that we are in the open enrollment for insurance right now, because I am going to give the HR manager an earful about the crappy insurnace choices we get!   If we have to, we are going right to IVF and skip over the IUI- to have a better chance of success.

are the 2.5 mil healthy sperm? or do they have issues as well?.. depending on that you will have to go different ways

I forgot to ask about that and the motility, Lex- I just left a message to get a copy of the report- Thanks for reminding me.   I think I was more relieved when the doctor called that I wasn't the issue (so far in testing) that I forgot to ask some questions.  I know that it only takes 1 to get pg- so we will continue to TTC.

My OB always had my hubby taking same prenatal vitamins I was taking to and told him to drop weight he said  5 to 10 pound drop would make a difference.We tried for six years and nothing then we both had our surgery's and  well  it worked......Ob says weight lose and vitamins for both work wonders.

I will be praying for you!