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Checking sperm count before trying to conceive

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 26 January 2015 - 09:25

Hi Ladies,

I wondered if anyone knows where i could go with my husband to check his sperm count and that everything is ok?
Were looking to start trying for our first baby asap. I thought it was a good idea to get everything checked out now rather than god forbid if we find it nothing is happening after months and months of trying and then going through the checks.

TIA

Soph x

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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 26 January 2015 - 18:16
We both had tests done at Bourne Hall clinic. You are paying for it so do what you like!! We paid 500dhs for consultation and that included hubby's tests.
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EW NEWBIE
Latest post on 26 January 2015 - 10:50
Thank you very much for your advice, i really appreciate it. Went to the dentist last week actually for a check up and all was ok so that's good. Il just try and relax and go with the flow then :) I'm not too sure about here, but often tests aren't recommended until you have been trying unsuccessfully for some time. Before I started trying I did get my own blood tested to check my vaccinations were up to date and that hormone levels etc were all okay, and I started a prenatal vitamin. You should also go to the dentist and make sure your teeth are all okay, as some dental treatment during pregnancy can be difficult. Honestly, just have fun and relax. I have been in your shoes and was super anxious and just assumed we would have lots of trouble. There was no existing medical conditions - I just thought we would. Turned out it wasn't so hard after all ;) If you have trouble at first (and many people do) a conversation with a doctor will help point you in the direction of the best tests to do. Keep in mind, there will be more than enough trips to the doctor to last you a lifetime during pregnancy - don't add to it unnecessarily! Best of luck.
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EW EXPLORER
Latest post on 26 January 2015 - 10:11
I'm not too sure about here, but often tests aren't recommended until you have been trying unsuccessfully for some time. Before I started trying I did get my own blood tested to check my vaccinations were up to date and that hormone levels etc were all okay, and I started a prenatal vitamin. You should also go to the dentist and make sure your teeth are all okay, as some dental treatment during pregnancy can be difficult. Honestly, just have fun and relax. I have been in your shoes and was super anxious and just assumed we would have lots of trouble. There was no existing medical conditions - I just thought we would. Turned out it wasn't so hard after all ;) If you have trouble at first (and many people do) a conversation with a doctor will help point you in the direction of the best tests to do. Keep in mind, there will be more than enough trips to the doctor to last you a lifetime during pregnancy - don't add to it unnecessarily! Best of luck.
 
 

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