miraclebaby:
@all greetings @Dasha01 you're blessed. Thumbs up sis. @Noblewife well done. Hope lo and dw are good. @udoka2 u've been silent? how's Nani? @all mama's/papa's that got their bfp congrats, supernatural birth shall be ur portion. @erutoria LEMON is different from LIME. Lemon has good properties compared to lime. Research indicates lemon water can even be used to reduce morning sickness, treat catarrh in pregnancy etc. But moderation should be the key to all. Excess of everything is bad. On the other hand, LIME is a no no for a ttcer. pls lets note the too.

sorry I didn't take note.thought it was lime. Thks sister

Safe06 welcome back,abeg no mia again o.We nid humorous pple like u n Dasha to pass tru dis horrible thing called ttc

@Safe06 welcome back , I hope you would not go MIA again, though I did not av any mention of you but I missed your posts.God will answer us all very soon.

Is my eyes seeing double is that safe06 ,good to have u back. This is 4u

Hmmmmm,I am jelouse oh.welcome oh safe06,don't mia again oh.

Bcolar where are you,hope you are doing fine.
Ladies I am on operation cut down some fat.I go to gym morning and night.God help me. We have to try different methods each month.

Congrats to the reigning bfp mamas in da house

May the Lord keep you and the testimonies throughout pregnancy, delivery and onward.

@safe RED CARPET WELCOME!!!!!!!! Long time o. You leave us come dey take back greeting? Shuo! We milsed you o abeg. Where you go na?

@Seun please we need a dance, hug, clap, chup knucke smiley haba! This your smileys need mega updating na.


Hello all mas and paps, hope you are holding strong and saying what you want. It is our set time.

@miraclebaby, no vex. I pop in to check o though I dont post. It can be busy atimes.

@Alwaystrue feels great to read from you. Sure you are doing great.

@udoka dearie, please don't go mia....you are much appreciated here.

@safe06 the red carpet is set

greetings to everyone in the house. All MIA mamas n papas, please dey try show face small small.

All those who continually respond to questions and try to shed more light on any given issue....ah na Baba God fit reward you... You are much appreciated. May God bless and grant our hearts desires in Jesus name Amen.

baby dust to us all.

FOR ALL QUESTIONS ABOUT SE,MEN ANALYSIS RESULT.

http://www.dontcookyourballs.com/infertility-diagnosis/understand-your-semen-analysis/


Understand Your Semen Analysis

Doctors monitor several semen parameters when assessing male fertility. During a lab test you will deliver your sample to the doctor or lab technician, who will analyze it on a microscope. Following your test you will receive a lab report with your scores. What do these numbers all mean? We’ll do our best to help you sort it all out. If you are planning to schedule a semen analysis, make sure to also check out our article on Preparing for a semen analysis.

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Fertility is all about probability. There are two conditions that must be present for conception to happen. First, a healthy egg must be released into the fallopian tube where fertilization happens. Monitoring ovulation is a strategy to learn when the egg will be released and therefore when the best chance of meeting the egg will occur. Equally important to the egg, is the sperm. A healthy sperm must swim all the way through the female reproductive tract to the fallopian tube where it will meet the egg. This is more of a task for the sperm than we give it credit for. (Check out “The Great Sperm Race ” to learn more.) Out of the millions of sperm released into the vagina following sex only a handful even come close to the egg. Even these few have to be healthy enough to survive long enough in the female body for an egg to show up. So, when trying to conceive, the more healthy sperm you have, the better the odds that one of them will make it alive to the egg. However, it is important to remember that just one little sperm is all it takes, so even if you have a low count it is possible to get pregnant naturally although with reduced monthly odds.

The semen analysis measures a number of parameters that effect the chances of the sperm reaching the egg. Some of the parameters are indicators of sperm production and health (see How sperm are produced) and others relate the the quality of the semen and its ability to help sperm along the journey to the egg.

Parameters Measured in Semen Analysis
The World Health Organization (WHO) has compiled extensive data on each of these parameters for healthy men that were able to conceive following less than 12 months of trying. We have included the WHO “normal” range for each parameter, which we define as falling between the 5th and 95th percentile of healthy men. (WHO Guidelines for Semen Analysis )

Sperm Count (10^6 cells per mL)
This number tells you the approximate number of sperm cells present in your semen sample. It may be reported as the sperm concentration (millions of cells per milliliter of semen) as well as total count (millions of cells in the ejaculate). The total count is calculated by simply multiplying the sperm concentration by the volume of the ejaculate.

Male fertility basically comes down to a numbers game. Of course you really only need one good sperm cell to conceive a child. But your chances are much better if you’re armed with millions of good sperm cells. Thus the higher your sperm count, the more likely you are to successfully conceive.

WHO Normal Range (5th – 95th percentile): 15 – 213 million cells per mL

Motility (%)
It’s not only important to have high numbers of sperm cells present, they also need to be able to swim and accomplish their mission. The percent motility tells you the fraction of your sperm cells that are motile (swimming).

Some laboratory reports will break down this category further into sub-categories including rapid progression, slow progression, and forward progression, which quantify the speeds of swimming cells as well as their directionality (healthy sperm swim forward). These parameters are more difficult to quantify and can vary considerably based on the technician performing the analysis. Therefore these more subjective parameters are often ignored by physicians. The important metric to consider is how many of the cells are swimming at all.

WHO Normal Range (5th – 95th percentile): 40 – 78%

Volume (mL)
The ejaculate volume is measured primarily to estimate the total number of sperm cells delivered to the female. However, an abnormally low ejaculate volume may prevent sperm cells from successfully navigating their trip through the female’s reproductive tract. An abnormally high ejaculate volume could be a symptom of an infection. Your doctor would likely order additional tests if suspecting that their many be an infection.

WHO Normal Range (5th – 95th percentile): 1.5 – 6.8 mL

Morphology (%)
Morphology denotes the fraction of your sperm cells that have a normal shape. Sometimes sperm heads or tails have an abnormal size or aspect ratio.

Sperm cell morphology is typically only measured in cases where the couple is assessing their options for in vitro fertilization (IVF). Morphology has been shown to correlate with the chances of successful conception via IVF. However, for conventional intercourse or artificial insemination, the morphology parameter is basically irrelevant. For assessing your chances of conception via “the old fashioned way”, just pay attention to your count and motility.

WHO Normal Range (5th – 95th percentile): 4 – 44%



Other Parameters
Your semen report will likely include several other parameters, which tend to be less important but still may affect your chances of conception or be indicators of your overall health:

pH

An acidic (low pH) semen sample may be indicative of a blockage in your seminal vesicles. A basic (high pH) semen sample may be due to an infection. If the pH is abnormal either way, your doctor will likely order additional tests. Normal Range: 7.2 – 8.0

Viscosity

Viscosity is a measure of how “thick” or “watery” the sample is. Highly viscous semen may inhibit sperm motility and make it more difficult for your sperm cells to reach the female’s egg. The technicians typically measure this parameter somewhat subjectively and will give you a score of Low, Normal, or High. Normal Range: Normal

Liquefaction Time (minutes)

Fresh semen samples will “liquify” over time due to enzymes in the sample that break down the gelatinous structure of the seminal fluid. This process helps reduce the viscosity of the sample and therefore improve the sperm cells’ ability to swim. Some doctors will measure how long the semen sample requires to fully liquify, especially if an earlier test revealed a high semen viscosity. Normal Range: 15 – 60 minutes

Fructose (μmol per ejaculate)

Don’t get too excited, but your semen sample is naturally somewhat “sweet”. Doctors measure the fructose level because abnormally low levels have been linked to problems with the seminal vesicles. Normal Range: Greater than 13 μmol per ejaculate

White Blood Cells(WBC, 10^6 cells per mL)

White blood cells (or “leukocytes”) are normally present in trace amounts in a semen sample. A high concentration of WBCs in your sample may be indicative of an infection. WBCs are a major force in your body’s immune system, so if you have an infection your body naturally makes more WBCs to help fight it off. Your doctor will conduct more tests if suspecting an infection may be present. Normal Range: Less than 1 million cells per mL

Vitality (%)

Vitality measures the fraction of sperm cells that are alive. Sperm cells have a somewhat short life span, therefore a normal ejaculate will include some percentage of dead cells. Too many dead cells could indicate a problem with your plumbing. WHO Normal Range (5th – 95th percentile): 58 – 91%



Putting it together
It is important to understand about the results is that the parameters are related. So you can’t look at anyone parameter in isolation. For example one might have a low sperm concentration (say 10 million) but have a large volume (say 6 ml) which would give a total count of 60 million which is well in the normal range. One could also have a high count but low motility or a low count but high motility.

On the male side, there is a correlation between the total number of healthy swimmers you have and the chance of conception. The equation to get the total number of swimmers is:

Concentration X Volume X % Motility = Total number of motile sperm.

The WHO doesn’t give a reference range on this but its good to try to shoot for something above 10 million. Because this is a numbers game, that 10 million isn’t anything like an exact number – it only takes one strong little swimmer to do the job. Your chances will increase as your total number of motile sperm increases.

It is important to remember that a semen analysis is a snap shot on a given day. For a true diagnosis the WHO manual recommends a minimum of two analysis a few days apart to get an average. Also counts can vary day to day and week to week based on a number of factors like how much you worked out, had sex, drank alcohol and sweets, how hot it was and if you had a cold. All these things can impact the quality of your semen.

Paul Turek , one of the leading male sexual health specialists stated that when he reads a semen analysis he notes that the first thing to suffer is motility. That often lifestyle factors, toxins and heat will first decrease the percent of sperm that are swimming well. If exposure to heat or toxins is sustained or severe, then usually he will note a drop in sperm production or total count. When counts are low, he then orders blood tests to understand what’s going on hormonally.



Houston, we have a problem. Now What?
An abnormal semen analysis is a big blow to the pride but it is not the end of the world. There are things that you can do and that your doctor can do to help correct the majority of the problems. Beyond impacting fertility, abnormal semen analysis can help diagnose more serious health conditions such as testicular cancer, so if you haven’t already done so, it’s a good idea to get checked out by a urologist who specializes in male fertility to help guide your next steps. We’ve done some research to pull together current medical research regarding male fertility to help you have informed conversations with your doctor, choose the treatment options that best suit you and give you tools to improve your fertility. Below are the most common diagnosis’s made from the semen analysis.

Teratospermia – Abnormal morphology
Abnormal morphology means that something is interfering the the sperm maturation process that causes a high number of them to develop abnormally. Abnormal sperm can have heads that are too big or too small, two heads or two tails or they can be missing key proteins that enable them to accomplish their mission. For more info, read our article on teratospermia.

Asthenospermia – Reduced motility
Asthenospermia is one of the most common conditions diagnosed by the semen analysis. Motility is generally a measure of sperm health. So it is often the first thing to show up if something is starting to cause a fertility problem. Read our article on Asthenospermia to learn more.

Oligospermia – Low sperm count
Oligospermia is the medical term for having a low sperm count. There are lots of things that can affect the body’s ability to produce sperm. The good news is there is lots that can be done about it. The most common treatments include surgeries to correct plumbing issues, medication to balance hormones and lifestyle changes that can naturally improve the body’s ability to create sperm. Check out our Oligospermia article to learn the major causes and treatment options.

Azoospermia – Zero sperm
Azoospermia is broken down into two camps. Obstructive, which means that there is something blocking the path and trapping sperm inside the testicle. An non-obstructive, which means that the body isn’t producing sperm to begin with. The treatment options, as you can imagine are quite different. To figure out what’s going on, a male fertility specialist may perform a physical exam, ultrasounds, blood work and perhaps a few other tests to diagnose the exact cause. Often, due to remarkable advances in technology and medical science, there are options to enable azoospermic men to successfully father children. Read our article on Azoospermia to learn more.

Hypospermia or Aspermia - Little to no semen
Hypospermia (semen volume under 2mL) and Aspermia (no semen) usually indicate some sort of plumbing problem; a complete or partial blockage or a condition called retrograde ejaculation . Depending on the underlying cause there are prescription medications or surgical procedures that can help treat the issue. For more severe cases where treatment is unavailable or ineffective, a specialist can retrieve sperm from the testicle for artificial insemination or IVF. Read our article on low semen volume for more details.

Hi my people, @safe I welcome u back o, abeg me too need that red carpet o, no be only for safe? na me de organize asoebi for her welcome party, am making it affordable for everyone, its just 5000USD. you can buy for your friends too.
@alwaystrue , pls can I have ur email, need to talk to u about something.
@udoka, I de hail o, how Nani.

@Melsmum, thanks. I have been fine o even though I might not have been posting as much. Atimes I dont get to go through NL till later in the day due to one thing or the other.

@fruitfulvine, just send me an NL pm. I will get it in my box and respond to you. You will receive it in the email you registered with here.

Safelicious Safe06, always arriving with a big bang...ur head is straight, welcome back darling. I never change bedroom bulb since u disappeared, So, which color make I put now to spice things up. Lol

Twintower, my sister, still hanging in here. Haven't done blood pt yet. Much work on me, and very little me time. Might just have to POAS next week to see if anything changes or wait for AF. Of which I want to head to d gym too. I know i'll look sexy in bodycon dresses when belle even dey. So operation SEXY Preggy has been launched. *hugesmile*

:@Yay dear, good to have you back. Oh so who else do you think had the final say before? Dokita onisegun abi who? Lay your burdens before God first and He will be the one to tell you what to do dear. Atimes all you have to do is just wait even if you turn and somersault on your head. That is why my bible says He keeps in perfect peace those whose minds are stayed on Him. May He answer you speedily my dear. Glad to have you back. Huggggggs.


Ehen so when your darling go become gomina cbn o? So na nkwobi you go serve us only? And I bin think say you no cheap and common o. Choi! You just fall hand.

@Safe, yes they treat but cure na God thins.
May the Good Lord God hear your cry.

You come spoil am further. So na bat meat you wan use do the nkwobi not cow leg? My dear, if e no b cow or goat meat, e no fit b like nkwobi. Please I refuse to take your EBOLAobi for 2. The one wey I dey chop for 4 is ok for me.

Safe welcome back

As for beloved that you asked for, she logged in with a new user name and said she had twin girls already. God is good

@safe06,u are welcome back,i take back my ''asking after u'' search everywhere for u,even search under my bed lol.wandering wht is happening wth our bedroom doctor.realy missed ur funny posts.welcome back sister.i'm mowafruitful.

IyaderaChuks:
@Bcolah: dont dare touch any malaria or antibiotic drug yet till its confirmed by blood to be negative which am not expecting. bUT ALL IN ALL, make d circle rearrange for the betterment of the bfp, so relax cos if you are stressed, your hormones go begin fly up n down. Thank God you are not on any drugs. Nack, eat right n sleep wella.

@Dasha01, I think thats d only instrument that can go in there deeply often and keep it open. am suspecting that nacking frequently n deeply even though e go pain me during the process should keep that zone from locking up. Daz the only password abi pincode i know for now. I THINKS.

@Dasha01. U 2oo dey funny.

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Just 2 make us forget dis boring ttc 4 some seconds
Spelling mistake made one husband on a busines7 trip eating delicacies at a restauranttext his wife "wish u were Her" instead of "wish u were here" and d time he stepped into d house she knocked him down with a prying pan.

During my monthly period,when d flow becomes heavy it starts to come with clots and unbearable cramps.within that time a fleshy-like clot comes out and i have to grab anything within my reach like a woman in labour.sometimes i take it out of d pad and wash it and try to divide it with my finger but it is impossible.attatched is its rough sketch for clarification.is there anyone that experience the same thing and is it normal?

Hahahahaha oh God this ladies are making my womb fresh and homy for the bundles of joy.

Safe06 you too much oh,because of the bombom,I have decided to sleep in the gym.@Bcolar don't visit the gym yet until you confirm yourself oh.

Didiva where are you coming from.I go find came for you oh

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Hahahahsha Deezou.that woman di vex so.sometimes na phone di spell rubbish.

@Didiva dearie, it is well.doctors must surely see something so that they will be recommended but God has the final say.
why don't you like clomid.I would have loved to answer all your question but I don't know the answers.your write up shows you are depressed.

pls sabi fruitful mamas make we answer those questions so we can help her.

Dp

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When taking clomid,you have to be under doc prescription and supervision. Didiva,I understand, it is well my sis,let's just hope without doubt that oneday all these will be over.

@didiva, u said the range is (2-25) dt means ure are within range. In my opinion I think you ovulated. A time in d past wen I had a progesterone of 5.8ng/ml n I also had a temp rise on my chart dt cycle, my doc said I ovulatd bt nt strong enough. Why not try charting ur bbt to pinpoint when exactly u ovulate. Its well dear. Nice weekend sisters.

@Deezou, I use to have this clot you described,my Af use to be heavy and the clots come when d Af is about to finish

but I don't get the heavy periods again, it s scanty this days.

modaofnations:

@Olubankemi; yes I just found the post but quick questions; wat quantity of water do u mix the AP & ginger or rather, wat quantity of ginger water do u mix d 1/2 spoon of AP with?
Secondly, when do u take it? 1st tin in d mrn on empty stomach or last tin at nite.
Thirdly; can I do dis & still cleanse with bitterleaf same day?
Happy wkend

Hello Motherofnation. Well to be candid I like natural remedy to all the drugs and drugs. So, I had to go on research and I found AP and ginger to be very good for removing yama yama and for clearing the womb after mc so that I won't have any after cause of mc as I refused to do evacuation. I also found out that it helped remove the cyst I had too.

Now, on the dosage I simply used my discretion to take the combo that is not too much for me.

As for bitter leaf juice, you may use it after the above remedy cos if you use them together you will be too frail. I remembered I became so weak and lean a week into the remedy. I had to start taking ugu juice plus malt.

Note: if you have fibroid uju juice is not advised. But if you are pregnant, ugu juice is very good as it helps you increase blood and flow which is good for foetus development.

As for the time to take it, my sister I take it any time I remember ooo. But on days I don't go to work, I can take it early morning on empty tommy. Be ready to visit the convenient plenty of times when you take it on empty tommy.

The good thing about bitter leaf juice is that, it cleanses the liver and even cure fever.so I recommend it for everyone.

I will try and get the link I read info about bitter leaf juice and post here.

You guys should not also forget scent leaf too.

Help me thank God, one of my church members who waited for over six years gave birth to a bouncing baby boy yesterday. Praise the Lord.

Teegali:
@Deezou, I use to have this clot you described,my Af use to be heavy and the clots come when d Af is about to finish

And what did u do to stop it?Cos it scares me,i thought i miscarry monthly but a doc said dat it was impossible to conceive and miscarry within 28 days(my cycle length at d time),though i didnt believe her.