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Tips on trying to get pregnant? my husband has a low sperm count and we've been trying for about a year. vitamins we can take?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

In most cases: Vitamins do not work. Yes i know they say on the internet they do, but mostly it is not true. Do you know for sure his counts are low, has he been tested? See a doctor for possible medical treatment (of him) or possible IUI (insemination) for you...And good luck!

Dr Fowler and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 1/15/2015

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