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writes:if a guy is told he has low sperm count does that mean he can't have kids full stop or does it mean that there are ways that he can but not naturally?
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reader, anonymous, writes (13 November 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionthanks for all advice =)
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reader, Danielepew  +, writes (13 November 2008):
 I agree with Eyes. Also, I didn't mean to call you sick. I honestly think I never called you that.
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reader, eyeswideopen  +, writes (12 November 2008):
 Does he say he wants to have kids with you? If he's close to 38 then maybe this will something you will have to miss out on because of your age gap.
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 November 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionthanks for advice =)
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 November 2008): If he's older then even more reason to wait. I mean in future a bigger age gap won't matter so much so be patient =]
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 November 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionthanks for the advice and he's closer to ur age than my age, and please dont call me sick because i get enough hassle over this issue he found out when he was in his teens anyway
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reader, Danielepew +, writes (12 November 2008):
Yes, you should use contraception if you intend to sleep with this guy, oligospermia or no oligospermia.I have a question, just for myself (or yourself). How come a man about your age worries about being oligospermic? What made him go after the information? I'm 38 and have never had that idea. Following that line, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it", most men get to know they are oligospermic only when they want to have children and find they can't. How old is he?
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reader, Tisha-1 +, writes (12 November 2008):
 You sound perfectly sensible and I applaud you for being sure. I'm sure you'll do the right thing! Good for you.
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 November 2008): Definitely - make sure at least that you both have income and a stable home before you have any kids. I personally wouldn't want kids anytime before the age of about 21 so you should wait at least a few years =]
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 November 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionThanks for the advice! He's been tested and we're in a committed relationship but I should probably finish school before I go down that path.
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reader, Tisha-1 +, writes (12 November 2008):
Low sperm count doesn't mean NO sperm count. He still has 'em, they can still swim, they can still get you pregnant. So yes, you should still use protection. And pregnancy aside, there are lots of things that can be transmitted through sexual activity, so a condom and safe sex is always the way to go. That is, until you're in a committed relationship, have both been to the doctors to be checked out and have other means of birth control if you don't want to become pregnant.
It sounds like you're being fed a line from a guy who simply doesn't understand the risks of sex without a condom. Someone has to be the sensible one, and it might as well be you. If he doesn't want to comply with your reasonable wishes, then he's really not the best sexual partner for you.
Take good care of yourself.
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 November 2008): A low sperm count just makes fertilisation less likely, he would have to be very low for the chances to be nearly zero! It would be more difficult to conceive naturally, so an artificial method such as IVF would save a lot of time. There are probably supplements or pills that a guy can take to up his sperm count. However judging by your age, I'm hoping that you're asking because you're just curious, and not because you're planning on having kids any time soon! =]
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reader, Danielepew +, writes (12 November 2008):
That is called oligospermia. It does make it harder to have children. However, I know the case of a man who was oligospermic, didn't use contraception, and guess what? The son must be like 20 by now.
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reader, anonymous, writes (12 November 2008): This is verified as being by the original poster of the questionohh i just wanted to know. do you think if he can't have kids protection should still be used?
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reader, LazyGuy  +, writes (12 November 2008):
 Getting pregnant is a crap shoot, while millions of sperms are involved the method for them getting to the egg is to say the least a little bit akward. Most never make it. The fewer there are to begin with, the less the odds of it being done by natural means.
But if the normal method is not enough, then you can always go to a doctor, after all, while the chance of his healthy sperm making it up there alone are perhaps to low, doctors can lend a helping hand.
Talk to your doctor about the options.
Oh, and what the hell are you asking this for at your age?
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