Here is my latest exam in detial... 9/15/2008

[Alex1976]

I ask you to carefuly examin and give me suggestions as I am a bout to go crazy.
Everything marked with an * is in the abnormal area. Everything else is normal....

Sperm Analysis

Semen Volume      3.4
Semen ph:       8.5
Semen Viscosity at 30 min.:      LIQUID
Semen Geatincontent (% f volume) <10
Semen color       almond
Semen opacity:       opaque
Semen debris:         low'
Sperm agglutination:         none
Sperm concentration(mill/cc) 40.5
Sperm motility (%)          54.9
Sperm progression score:           2+
Total motile sperm in ejaclate:(million) 75.6
*Round cells (million/cc)          5.3
White blood cells           <1
*immature sperm cellsmill/cc   5.3
Red blood cells in ejaculate (mill) none
*Normal sperm (strict morphology)      0
*Abnormal sperm(%)            100


Types of abnorml sperm:
Pin:          0
Round head 0
Taperedpyriform head 39
Amorphous head 47
Multiple heads and tails 2
Neck defects 3
Cytoplasmic droplet 0
Tail defect         0
colied tail         9

[tina1111]

I don't know everything, that's an understatement. But, I'm pretty sure the amts of the aminos isn't near enough to get the benefit. I had Tim on them for a while even though his s/a was good. If I remember correct it was more like 3grams daily, not mg. Also, zinc is really important, but it is stored in the body. If you get too much, it can be harmful. I'd read up on what the symptoms of too much are and keep an eye out for it. The man in that link I posted was taking 1,000mg of vit c.

[Alex1976]

I do take Vitamin C and L-Arginine, with a Men's Multi that also containes Selenium. I take folic acid, too.
This is what he takes as a multi vitamin:

Vitamin A (50% as beta-Carotene 50% as Acetate)     5000.00 IU     100%  
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid & Calcium Ascorbate)     300.00 mg   500%  
Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol)     200.00 IU   50%  
Vitamin E (as Natural d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate)     100.00 IU   333%  
Vitamin K (Phytonadione)     80.00 mcg   100%  
Thiamin (Vitamin B-1)(as Thiamin Mononitrate)     50.00 mg   3333%  
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2)     50.00 mg   2941%  
Niacin     50.00 mg   250%  
Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)     50.00 mg   2500%  
Folic Acid     400.00 mcg   100%  
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin)     50.00 mcg   833%  
Biotin     300.00 mcg   100%  
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium d-Pantothenate)     50.00 mg   500%  
Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate and Calcium Citrate Malate)     200.00 mg   20%  
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide)     150.00 mcg   100%  
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide)     100.00 mg   25%  
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide)     25.00 mg   167%  
Selenium (as Hydrolyzed Protein Chelate)     200.00 mcg   286%  
Copper (as Copper Gluconate)     2.00 mg   100%  
Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate)     2.00 mg   100%  
Chromium (as Hydrolyzed Protein Chelate)     120.00 mcg   100%  
Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate)     75.00 mcg   100%  
Proprietary Amino Acid Blend     100.00 mg   **  
L-Carnitine         **  
L-Glutamine         **  
L-Methionine         **  
L-Taurine         **  
Mega Men® Antioxidant Fruit and Vegetable Blend     105.00 mg   **  
Pumpkin Seed Meal (Cucurbita pepo)         **  
Broccoli Powder         **  
Spinach Powder         **  
Carrot Powder         **  
Citrus Bioflavonoids         **  
Papaya Fruit Powder         **  
Orange Fruit Powder         **  
Pineapple Fruit Powder         **  
Elderberry Fruit Powder         **  
Black Currant Fruit Powder         **  
Cauliflower Powder         **  
Apple Fruit Powder         **  
Grape Fruit Powder         **  
Kiwi Fruit Powder         **  
Brussels Sprouts Powder         **  
Kale Powder         **  
Bilberry Fruit Powder         **  
Saw Palmetto Berry Extract         **  
alpha-Lipoic Acid     25.00 mg   **  
Green Tea Leaves Extract (Camellia sinensis)     10.00 mg   **  
Choline (as Choline Bitartrate)     10.00 mg   **  
Inositol     10.00 mg   **  
Silica (as Silicon Dioxide)     4.00 mg   **  
Boron (as Hydrolyzed Protein Chelate)     2.00 mg   **  
Lutein (as lutein esters)     950.00 mcg   **  
Lycopene     950.00 mcg   **  
Astaxanthin     50.00 mcg   **  
Zeaxanthin     50.00 mcg   **  
Vanadium (as Sodium Metavanadate)     10.00 mcg   *

[tina1111]

I am no expert in the area by any means. I just know what I have read. It could be genetics. Which you could consult a Genetic Counselor about. Ir, it could be environment or dietary. Heat seems to be one of the main contributors(like I said, at least from what I have read). I work in HVAC and know electricians deal with just as much heat as we do. One man added 1,000 mg of vit C daily and it really improved for him. I don't know what the connection is, but it's cheap and easy to try for starters. I think I would try to determine if your work is the cause. Since sperm replenish quickly and if not ejaculated, reabsorb into the body as new ones are produced, I would do another s/a after you take vacation. Or anytime that you are away from electromagnetic fields and heat. You know what emf can do to a person if they don't know they are getting high readings and don't know it. It can make you physically ill, paraniod, etc. I imagine electricity in general can't be that good for healthy sperm production. I would definitely have another test run after being away from work for at least 4 or 5 days to see if it improves. If it does, you know the reason. If it doesn't, we can try to find other possible reasons. I would definitely start taking the vit C and possibly some L-Lysine and L-Arginine. They are amino acids that can be found at your local vitamin store.  As for the round cell count, most sites I looked at (8 to be exact) said under 7 is considered normal :)

[Alex1976]

Thank you so much. I am an electrician. I wear boxers, but cotton. What is all this abnormality?
what can I do?
Thank you so mich!

[tina1111]

While your s/a is a little scary to read, it also seems like all hope is not lost from what I have been reading. The main causes for the abnormal morphology you demonstrate is often attributed to high heat levels. Do you work in a very hot environment? Do you wear boxers or briefs? Sperm are replenished daily by the millions. The sample that was given at the lab may not be the same result you have today as well. Below is a link that gave the best info in layman's terms. I hope it helps.


http://yourtotalhealth.ivillage.com/abnormal-sperm-morphology.html

[tina1111]

I am looking for some info now for you Alex. Bear with me.....

[morgansmommy]

All I have to say is HOLY MACKERELL!!! I have never even known sperm had necks, heads, multiples etc....WOW!!! That is amazing!

Just thought I would throw that in there!