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Can Type 1 diabetes impact your sperm count?

alex200274

Member
Messages
19
Location
Bristol UK
Type of diabetes
Type 1
Treatment type
Insulin
I have been trying for a child now for a few years. My wife and I have recently gone onto the NHS for assisted conception and after several tests including my 48hr sperm survival test - it was concluded that I had a low sperm count with poor motility and morphology. To add to this my wife also has some problems so we have been advised to go for ICSI.
 
I asked the consultant if my type 1 diabetes could be a problem for the poor sperm count, motility etc but he sort of shrugged his shoulders and said maybe, maybe not - (however I have always had an excellent sugar control). 
 
I’m now getting mixed opinions. My GP, and diabetic nurse say no your diabetes does not affect your sperm count/health, but when I google stuff on line there are studies to suggest different. I have never come across any published information during health check-ups or in my diabetic balance magazine, but one would assume that could be a possibility – are there any official studies into with type1 diabetic men and their sperm count?   
 
It makes no difference whether you are Type 1 or whatever.......

Diabetes is usually associated with ED, Erectile Dysfunction more so than sperm Count and Motility. However a quick search revealed this research article which may be of help........

http://www.suite101.com/content/diabete ... rm-a330136

 
Hi Alex
if you and your partner are focusing on conception too much it may be that either of you are trying to hard . If its possible to have some theraputic help .As stress or anxiety combined with medication is a low count .You both will get there and i reckon it will surprise you when it does
good luck both
JF
 
I have to disagree with JF. I am all too familiar with the heartbreak that comes along with experiencing problems with fertility / conceiving, and if you are being offered help, then take it take it take it; and good luck with expanding your family!
 
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