Fertility Questions

• High FSH with low AMH

  Hi, we have been investigated for infertility and have been informed that I have a high FSH of 18 and a low AMH of 1.9. On my husband's part he has got a relatively low sperm count and motility. We were recently told at the NHS appointment that the option of assisted conception will not yield anything and hence they could not offer anything. I have seen so many stories in relation to this and wou...

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• FSH 10.8?

  Hi there I have been trying to conceive for three years. Four months ago we were told our problem was male factor. My recent appointment with my NHS consultant said that it's not male problems, it's my fsh level (10.8... I'm 31yrs old, regular periods and believe im ovulating). My hsg and ultrasound came back fine but my doc wants me to have a lap (due to my having a section 11yrs ago). I'm worrie...

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• Unexplained Secondary Fertility

  I conceived my son, naturally, within a week or so of coming off the pill over 5 years ago. I have now been trying to conceive again for 4 years without success. We have had a failed IUI and 3 failed IVF attempts, and trying naturally in between. I have had many tests including a hysterosalpingogram and numerous blood tests. Nothing has shown a problem. I am also now using the DuoFertility mo...

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• Antisperm Antibodies

  I understand that antisperm antibodies reduce the chance of conception but if conception occurs can the antibodies cause a higher chance of miscarriage? Also at what percentage of antibodies does natural conception become virtually impossible? I have found it very difficult to find any reliable information on antisperm antibodies out there so any information is welcome! Thanks

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• Unexplained Infertility

  I have unexplained infertility, I am 25. I have been trying for 6 years and had a very bad experience on the NHS when they were investigating. I would now like to pay privately, what would be my best options?? Thank you

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• BMI and IVF treatment?

  I have a BMI of 37, can I still receive IVF from your clinic?

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• BMI and wanting treatment

  Hi Brian, I am currently 30 years old and have been trying for a baby for 6 years. I currently have a bmi of 36.5 and have lost 1 st 2 lbs so far. I desperatley want to get the ball rolling and have a fertility MOT and start treatment. I have been saving up and wanted to know if I managed to get my BMI under 35 would you review my case? Thanks, Mrs B

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• Unexplained infertility

  Hi I am 35 years, my husband 36 years old. We have one 7 year old son who was conceived naturally. We've been trying for 4 years now, one failed IVF due to ceased embroy on day three. So could not go through transfer, all results are good for both of us. What are the chances if we go for ICSI this time?

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• Conceiving naturally with low AMH

  I'm 32 and had an AMH test done in January '12. My result came back at 0.07. Is there any chance at all of us conceiving naturally? Thanks

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• Semen analysis

  Dear Brian, my partner has recently had results from semen analysis. It was his first test - and though volume and motility seemed to be fine, it showed abnormal forms of 100%. We asked for further detail but our GP could not give us any. Clearly this was very distressing - we have been told that another test needs to be done in a few weeks. Is there anything in the interim period that he should b...

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• Unexplained Infertility

  I'm 31 years old with a two year unexplained infertility. The only thing that was found from all the tests was that my husband's morphology rate was around 95% but was told that wouldn't stop me getting pregnant. What kind of treatment options would you recommend?

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• Blood tests for male infertility

  Hi Brian. I have performed two semen tests, both of which had a zero count, and I have been diagnosed with azoospermia. I have now had blood tests performed. What are the possible treatments post blood tests, and is it still possible that I will father my own child?

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• Steroids and sperm count?

  Hi, I have been on steroids for some time in the past and had a sperm count and it did not contain one living sperm. What can I do? I have had a daughter seven years ago. Thanks.

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• Egg Quality

  Shalom Dr Brian, l have regular periods and have no problem with ovulation. However after two failed attempts at IVF in Greece they tell me my problem is the quality of my eggs. My doctor tells me that l am only 30 years old so there's plenty time to keep trying and that they just have to keep changing the hormones they give to me in order to improve the quality. Could you please give me some advi...

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• Low sperm count?

  I have a low sperm count 5% motility. My wife is fine but 40 year old. What, if anything, can we do?

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• Minimum AMH level?

  What is the minimum AMH required for Fertility treatment?

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• Low sperm count

  I have a low sperm count and at 45 is there still hope?

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• Short luteal phase

  I have been using ovulation test kits and recording the days that I ovulate. I have found that I have a luteal phase of about 10 days. Is this likely to affect my fertility and if so is there any treatment I could try?

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• Fertility and getting older?

  I don’t want children yet but I’m worried about my fertility as I get older. What help can I get?

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• The Pill and its affect on fertility?

  Does previously being on the Pill affect my fertility?

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• Improving fertility? Is there a way?

  Is there a way I can improve my fertility?

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• Am I infertile?

  My GP says I need tests. Am I infertile?

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