Patient's question:
My husband has low sperm vitality. The doctor prescribed traditional Chinese medicine for a month, and we got pregnant after taking it for half a month. However, two months later, the check revealed an empty gestational sac. "It has been several months now." My husband's sperm quality is only 17%. Could this be a factor or cause according to the doctor?Doctor's answer:
Hello, an empty gestational sac is also known as embryonic demise. It is not closely related to male infertility. There are many factors or causes that can lead to embryonic demise, including immunological factors, genetic factors, infectious factors, endocrine factors, and anatomical factors, among others. In most cases, embryonic demise occurs during the first pregnancy. If the cause cannot be identified, subsequent pregnancies with blind bed rest will not be effective. Moreover, multiple miscarriages can cause significant harm to the body.Recommendation: Seek medical care at a tertiary hospital with good conditions, specializing in reproductive medicine, and without subcontracts. Undergo comprehensive examinations, including:
- Hormonal tests (six hormones)
- Blood type testing
- Immunological tests: antisperm antibodies, (blocking antibodies), antiphospholipid antibodies, antiovarian antibodies, antiermbryo antibodies, and antizona pellucida antibodies, etc.
Identify the underlying cause and target treatment to achieve the best results. Do not miss the optimal age for pregnancy. Currently, it is best not to get pregnant blindly to avoid multiple miscarriages, which may lead to habitual abortion and increase future pregnancy obstacles.
I hope this is helpful to you. Wishing you a speedy recovery.