Has anyone heard of increased acidity in sperm, what affect it could have in TTC, and any ideas on anything that could be done about it? My DH recently had a test and all came back normal but the pH was "slightly elevated" - doc said it might not be significant but wanted another test in 6 weeks.
DH loves tabasco sauce, i wonder if this has any bearing on it? :eek:
Hi Deni
I did a quick google search, and there does seem to be some information there for you - but you've probably already done that. Sorry can't be of more help.
actually i hadn't tried the google search yet! i'll give it a go tonight. I'm a bit worried about entering the relevant key words into my work computer, hehe.
Thanks anyway girls!
Slightly elevated pH... wouldn't that be more alkaline rather than acid? (pH4-6 acid, 7 nutral, 8-13 Alkaline)
Anyway...either way, high or low pH can kill off some sperm. You should be looking at a pH of 6-8. You can change his pH with dietry changes and you can also buy pH sticks to test pH for the US (cheaper than form Aust)
Ahh.. good point Tanya, geez I forgot all my chemistry !! We'll see how we go this month, we're trying pre-seed - maybe that'll help? otherwise will look into diet/further testing if the doc thinks it might be significant.
cheers girls!
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