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Does sex before the day of semen analysis change the result?
Query: Hi doctor, In my semen analysis, the semen count is 66. But, there are 95% dead cells. Ultrasound scan revealed that I have varicocele. Can varicocele operation improve the quality of semen? I made sex the day before the analysis. Did it make the difference? Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your sperm count is good, but the motility is low. If you plan fertility treatments early, then that will be better. What is the grade of the varicocele? If it is mild, then no need for surgery. Please get 3 hour glucose tolerance test also to rule out diabetes. You can s... Read Full »
Query: Hi doctor, I am 34 years old and trying to conceive. My report showed AMH 162, TSH 2.03 and prolactin 31.50. Can I get pregnant? I am also taking Clomid tablet in the first 4 days of the cycle. Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone) and prolactin levels are fine, but your AMH anti-mullerian hormone value of 1.62 is slightly on the lower side. At the age of 34, if you ovulate properly with good patent fallopian tubes and husband's semen analysis is normal, then... Read Full »
I am trying to have a baby. What can I do to increase sperm count?
Query: Hi doctor, I am 34 years old. I have been trying for a baby for the past three months. Regarding my semen count, I have a few doubts. I do like to know if it is normal. If not, then how to improve it? After abstaining for one week, the semen sample was given. The result showed grayish white, alkali... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. Your semen analysis shows lots of dead sperm with low sperm count. It could be due to high blood sugars or some other pathology and that needs to be investigated. Please get the following tests done. TSH (thyroid-stimulating hormone). 3 hours glucose tolerance test needs... Read Full »
Why am I not able to conceive?
Query: Hi doctor, I am a 37 year old married woman. I have been trying to conceive for the past two months, but could not succeed. I got married six months back and initially for 30 days, I used I-pill. My periods are regular with 25 to 28 day cycles. My husband and I do not have any allergy or pre-existi... Read Full »
Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. When a women crosses 35 years, the chance of getting pregnant naturally reduces due to less number of eggs. I suggest you get a complete investigation like hormonal profile and fallopian tube testing. Also, get a semen analysis for your husband and then we can discuss fu... Read Full »