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In vitro fertilization is one of the most common and utilized ways of treating conception problems. This support group is dedicated to those beginning their journey with IVF and needing support. Join the community and share your experiences, advice, and story with people going through similar challenges starting a family.

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MomHopes 07/18/2008

I've read several sources that say alcohol affects sperm negatively reducing count and quality. I can't seem to convince DH of this. Does anyone have any info on this topic?

deleted_user 07/18/2008

The only thing I've heard about Sperm is that what affects yoru blood stream will affect your swimmers in about the same way. For example
Caffeine makes you energetic....and it makes sperm have better motility (some say anyway) so they recommend a cup of strong coffee before an insemination.
Pot will make you relaxed and mellow....and it makes sperm slower and lower motility as well.

THAT being said, alcohol shouldn't negatively affect your DH's count, but could hinder their motility and viscosity. If any of the stuff I read it true mind you.

deleted_user 07/19/2008

My friend's husband had a very low sperm count with poor motility. Her RE told her to tell her husband to stop drinking aand smoking, which he never did. The RE also said to take vitamins. I can't remember which vitamin was specifically mentioned, but I think it was E. Could your RE or the RE's nurse call him and talk to him? Here are a few links: http://www.babyhopes.com/articles/alcohol.html http://menshealth.about.com/cs/stds/a/healthy_sperm.htm http://www.fertilityexpert.co.uk/CanAlcoholAffectFertility.html

MomHopes 07/19/2008

Thanks for the links. That is very helpful!

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