Tested DH's ph just for fun .. ?

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Originally Posted by onebigwish

My dh has a ph of 9 too, he didnt drink anything special before testing. But he has a very healthy lifestyle and loves his biological foods :(

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pH of 9 is not normal or healthy no matter what a fella eats.

SEMEN ANALYSIS

Normal semen pH is 7.2-8.0. Prostatic secretion is acidic while seminal vesicle fluid is alkaline (seminal fructose is derived from seminal vesicles). Acidic ejaculate (pH<7.2) may be associated with blockage of seminal vesicles. Infection is usually associated with alkaline ejaculate (pH >8.0_ Azoospermia with low ejaculate volume, fructose negative and acidic may imply obstruction of the ejaculatory ducts. pH over 8.0 may indicate infection. The semen is initially in liquefied state but quickly coagulate by the action of protein kinase secreted by the seminal vesicles. Proteolytic enzymes from the prostate liquefy coagulum in 20-25 minutes. Abnormal liquefaction may be cased by prostatic abnormalities, e.g. prostatitis. Increased viscosity may affect sperm motility

My DH ph is 9 too, Now I am worried also, could it be from medication?

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Originally Posted by Five Beautiful Girls

My DH ph is 9 too, Now I am worried also, could it be from medication?

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That's what I am hoping! I am going to test his ph first thing tomorrow morning to see if it's lower. When I tested him he had already eaten and taken his supps for the day. So I am hoping that first thing in the morning without eating for almost 12 hours it may be lower ... :/

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Originally Posted by Five Beautiful Girls

My DH ph is 9 too, Now I am worried also, could it be from medication?

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yes it can be

My DH takes Medication for reflux & migraine.

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Originally Posted by Five Beautiful Girls

My DH takes Medication for reflux & migraine.

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Probably the reflux medication in that case.

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Originally Posted by atomic sagebrush

Probably the reflux medication in that case.

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I still haven't tested him again yet. I am hoping it just has something to do with all the supps .. :/

Did you test? Hope all is okay :)

Xxx

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Originally Posted by TTCaPRINCE

I still haven't tested him again yet. I am hoping it just has something to do with all the supps .. :/

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It probably is, 99% of the time it is nothing, but as I'm sure you can understand it's my job to advise you guys to be on the safe side and get checked. I would rather warn 99 people and be wrong every time than have 1 person suffer harm because I gave any false reassurance. :)

My DH's ph was high & he ended up having prostatitis.