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My husband has mild viscosity, & 0% rapid & linear sperm. we have a 14 mo. old so we know pregnancy is possible, but are chances bad? can diet help?

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Dr. Matt Wachsman answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Not diet: but the assisted fertility methods are pretty easy. Fertilization in a dish and transfer of embryo's will have a high probability of success. For that matter sperm collection and concentration is an even easier method.

Answered 10/29/2015

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