Re: c: semen analysis / male fertility advice needed

[Guest guest]

Not sure about the ETOH, and it could be the biggest piece of the problem, but I

think this is becoming more common in males. Likely do to enviroment. Ask the

lab directly, if they are seeing trends. I have seen low counts like this with

morphology issues as well. The celiac community says its gluten or undetected

gluten sensitivity. Does he have high liver enzymes, not just GGT? Sometimes

that is the only sign if its gluten. I think BTG's and all your help will

likely help this couple conceive sooner or later.

Brad West, ND

Los gatos/Santa CRuz, ca

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> > Subject: Q: semen analysis / male fertility advice needed

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> > Date: Thursday, November 10, 2011, 11:35 AM

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> > Hello great minds,

> > I'm in a bit of new territory here, working with a male with fertility

challenges. 30 year old male ptc just this week; cc of two years of unprotected

intercourse with no pregnancy.

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> > Here are the results of analysis:

> > volume, appearance, viscosity all wnl

> > days of abstinence: 6

> > sperm count: 30 mil/mL (40-250 ref range)

> > pH: 8.5 (7.0-8.0)

> > motile on receipt: 44% (50-100)

> > activity grade: 1.4 (2-4)

> > vitality (% alive on receipt): 52% (75-100)

> > ***normal morphology: 9% (80-100)

> > *abnormal sperm: 86% (0-25)

> > immature sperm: 5% (0-4)

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> > I am most concerned about the morphology and the high degree of abnormal

sperm. He also has moderate adrenal imbalance and slow GI transit; balanced

temperament. I rxed Zn (he was deficient on Zn tally test), giant sequoia

and seabuckthorn gens, BTGs, AI diet. No PMHx infections, injuries, no hot tub

use or biking. I am thinking this is some sort of chemical exposure. Please

let me know your thoughts and experiences with treating men with similar lab

results. His partner has some hormonal imbalances and I am treating her as well.

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> > Thank you in advance,

> > Christie

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