Improving sperm quality for IVF – regenerative options?
Good afternoon. We’re preparing for third IVF. Husband’s sperm: concentration 8–12 mln/ml, progressive motility 15–20%, morphology 2–3%. Antioxidants + lifestyle helped a bit, but still poor fertilization rates. Endocrinologist says idiopathic. I found info about stem cell infusions that claim to boost sperm parameters in men with poor semen quality. Has anyone researched or tried this before IVF?
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We faced almost identical numbers before our last cycle. After antioxidants failed to move the needle much, we looked at stem cell approaches. Some men report 30–50% improvement in concentration/motility after 4–8 months (combined with continued supplements and avoiding heat/toxins). In our case, it pushed parameters enough for better blastocyst development.
One balanced experience I found helpful (semen analysis charts over time) is here https://stemplus.clinic/disease-treatment/male-infertility/ - shows gradual changes without promising perfect sperm. It helped us decide to try one more natural optimization step first. Always pair any treatment with your fertility specialist’s monitoring - they can track if it’s actually working via repeat SA.