Male Factor Infertility

My husband and I were diagnosed with male factor infertility. The physican told us the only way we would likely get pregnant was through IVF.We began acupuncture and herbal therapy treatment with Carolyn in April before undergoing IVF in July.

My husband made major lifestyle changes such as diet, sleep, no alcoholic beverages, vitamin and amino acid supplements, regular acupuncture and Chinese herbs prescribed by Carolyn. I also was treated with acupuncture and herbs. Our IVF attempt failed and we decided to continue with the acupuncture and herbs. We decided to try naturally for awhile and give my body time to recover from all the effects of the hormones of IVF.

In November, we decided to try an IUI, without Clomid, just to see what might happen. My husband's original sperm count was 19 million when we were first diagnosed as infertile and on the day of the IUI his sperm count was 100 million. Luckily it worked and we tested positive for pregnancy on my birthday. We are thankful to Carolyn for all her assistance in helping us to conceive as well as to God for answering our prayers.

- The Duval's, Clearwater