High alkalinaty in semen analysis (Doctors please)

August 13, 2008

My DH just received results from his semen analysis and the doctor said that everything checked good except the high alkalinity(8.5). Could you please explain what that is and could it be that this high level prevents us from getting pregnant. What kind of course of action you recomend about that.

August 13, 2008

Hi Maria! An abnormally high and even a low semen alkalinaty (ph) can kill sperm or affect their ability to move or to penetrate an egg. A high pH level can also mean an infection which needs to be treated. An infection could also be the reason for the lower sperm count because a pH out of the normal range can be harmful to the sperm. A urologist can test to see if there is infection and what can be done about it. Make sure he visits a urologist for a follow up sa. Keep us posted and ***babydust***

August 13, 2008

My OBGYN recomends to go RE and perform an IUI.

August 13, 2008

obgyn is not a expert on the sperm issues it's best for him to make a appt for him to be better reviewed for this condition....it will help in the long run for the both of you:)))) and his overall health also:))))

August 13, 2008

Of course you are right angel but all the tests take a long time. Why not perform an IUI first and than got to urologist and do all the tests.

August 13, 2008

Maria I so understand...my dh and I have been fighting with dr's for years with some issues and finally got it sorted about 2 wks ago...our battle has been 2 yrs now and I so understand the pain of it all....now just remember you can do all of that at the same time...I would fight to the end of the earth to make sure my dh is healthy...I don't let anyone or anything stop me....lol

August 13, 2008

Thank you angel, you are such a great person. I hope with all the help and advice you are giving to all of us, it will work out for you and your husband, you guys deserve it soooo much.

August 13, 2008

Hi Maria and you are welcome and if you need anything just let us know and keep us posted on your journey and sending you loads of ****babydust** it will happen for you and your dh!!!!

August 14, 2008

I was hoping one of the doctors can adress our issue also. Thank you so much.

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