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XP-Intro

Hello everyone,
 
(This is an XP from the TTTC board... I think I might fit in here too.)

I'm not new to the bump, but I'm new to this board.  I've been on the TTC board (not very actively) for about 17 months now.  DH and I have been actively TTC since July 2011.  

This past month, DH went for an SA.  Got the results today.  His semen is great, but there were no sperm present in the semen.  Not one.  We are trying to keep our heads up though.  My OB referred him to one of the top Urologists in our state and he has his appointment for February 7th.  She also referred us to a Fertilty Clinic for our first appointment and I'm just waiting for their phone call to make that appointment.  

I'm definitely scared at this point - I don't know what to think about NO sperm.  My OB said that doesn't mean he isn't producing sperm, which is a definite positive in our eyes.  I'm also working with my PCP to get healthy and lose some weight.  DH is on board and wants to get healthy too.

Although I plan on lurking a bit longer, I wanted to introduce myself.  I hope each of our stays here is short and sweet.

Michelle 
All Welcome!
Married 7-16-10; TTC since July 2011
Me - 34; DH - 35
Dx: Unexplained Azoo; all blood work normal (including chromosomal abnormality screens); no blockages; 2 SAs with zero sperm, TESA/TESE - no sperm found, likely never produced
Therapeutic Donor Insemination - DONOR CHOSEN!!!!
Natural Cycle IUI 9/3/13... 9/18/13 - BFP!!!!  Stick baby stick!
Beta #1 9/19 (16dpiui) 144 hCG; 19.6 progesterone - Crinone to increase levels; Beta #2 9/23 (20dpiui) 705 hCG; 19.6 progesterone - continue Crinone; Beta #3 9/30 (27dpiui) 8355 hCG; 16.1 progesterone - continue Crinone
U/S #1 10/8 Awesome ultrasound!  1 healthy, growing little bean.  H/R 128bpm, measuring 6 weeks, 6 days!; U/S #2 10/21 Just as awesome!  H/R 179bpm, measuring 8 weeks 6 days!; Surprise U/S #3 10/28 - still moving along!  Measuring 9 weeks 5 days; 12 week U/S & NT Scan 11/13/13: one wiggly, jumpy, kicking, punching, thumb sucking little bean!!!  Scan looks good, normal measurements.  :)  H/R 170 bpm; 12/11: Doppler registered H/R at 150 bpm; 12/20: Underlying Chronic Hypertension - Methyldopa to control BP; 1/2/2014 - It's a boy!!!!  Everything looks awesome!
EDD - May 27, 2014
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Re: XP-Intro

  • Welcome to the MFI Club! It's a tough place to be, but there are many ladies on here dealing with it. There is a weekly check-in that you might want to join and get some info from. It is very frustrating, as there are so many unknowns with male infertility, but hopefully you will find some answers from the urologist. GL!
             

            

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  • Thanks.  It was definitely a bit of a shocking phone call.  But, we will figure something out.
    All Welcome!
    Married 7-16-10; TTC since July 2011
    Me - 34; DH - 35
    Dx: Unexplained Azoo; all blood work normal (including chromosomal abnormality screens); no blockages; 2 SAs with zero sperm, TESA/TESE - no sperm found, likely never produced
    Therapeutic Donor Insemination - DONOR CHOSEN!!!!
    Natural Cycle IUI 9/3/13... 9/18/13 - BFP!!!!  Stick baby stick!
    Beta #1 9/19 (16dpiui) 144 hCG; 19.6 progesterone - Crinone to increase levels; Beta #2 9/23 (20dpiui) 705 hCG; 19.6 progesterone - continue Crinone; Beta #3 9/30 (27dpiui) 8355 hCG; 16.1 progesterone - continue Crinone
    U/S #1 10/8 Awesome ultrasound!  1 healthy, growing little bean.  H/R 128bpm, measuring 6 weeks, 6 days!; U/S #2 10/21 Just as awesome!  H/R 179bpm, measuring 8 weeks 6 days!; Surprise U/S #3 10/28 - still moving along!  Measuring 9 weeks 5 days; 12 week U/S & NT Scan 11/13/13: one wiggly, jumpy, kicking, punching, thumb sucking little bean!!!  Scan looks good, normal measurements.  :)  H/R 170 bpm; 12/11: Doppler registered H/R at 150 bpm; 12/20: Underlying Chronic Hypertension - Methyldopa to control BP; 1/2/2014 - It's a boy!!!!  Everything looks awesome!
    EDD - May 27, 2014
    BabyName Ticker
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  • I am so sorry, MFI is hard but it is great that you are seeing a good uro who can hopefully provide you with the answers you need moving forward. I remember our SA phone call perfectly and it really is difficult news to digest. All I would suggest at this point, which I am sure you are already doing, is try to be as supportive as possible to DH as I feel like the news can be quite emasculating and embarrassing for men to deal with. Even though it is an issue that so many men are dealing with unfortunately, I feel like it was still pretty difficult for my DH to handle at first and I just reassured him that our IF was just that, OURS, and that we are in it together and will face it together. Welcome, GL and I would definitely suggest the MFI check in as well!
    TTC since June 2011
    DX: DH (30) severe MFI, severely low count & low motility
    Me (32): all clear
    Appt with Urologist 5/21/12: exam, ultrasound, bloodwork all normal.
    Testicular Biopsy with TESE on 6/8/12. good sperm found! (left side only) froze sperm, failed thaw test :(
    Orientation for IVF/ICSI on 6/13/12. Waiting for the green light following biopsy results...results show adequate sperm production both sides.
    2nd SA 6/18/12: sample is "adequate for ICSI"
    Plan: IVF/ICSI July 2012!
    ER: 7/26/12. 15 eggs retrieved, all mature.
    TESE/TESA/aspiration from epididymis, no motile sperm found :(
    froze all eggs, the saga of praying for good sperm continues.
    8/3/12: 2nd opinion from MFI uro on biopsy slides. Suspects "partial late maturation arrest."
    Plan: more SAs, third biopsy/TESE with frozen back-up either from DH or DS.
    SA 8/17/12: Zero sperm
    SA 8/23/12: Zero sperm
    9/26/12: SPERM FOUND! 15 eggs thawed, 12 survived and were ICSI'd, only 3 fertilized normally. Refrozen as embies and will thaw in Nov. Please survive and grow!
    All 3 survived the thaw on 11/15/12!
    FET 11/17/12: transferred 2, one 4B, one 4C. Beta 11/30:BFFN
    moving on to DS
    DIUI#1 2/18/13,50mg Clomid cd 3-7, Ovidrel trigger, Beta 3/4/13: BFN.
    DIUI#2 3/19/13, 50 mg Clomid cd 3-7, Ovidrel trigger, Beta #1 (14dpiui) 4/2/13: BFP!!!! 150. Beta #2 4/4/13: 420 Beta #3 4/8/13: 2691. Beta #4 4/15/13: 15,086
    1st u/s 4/8/13 shows one gestational sac
    2nd u/s 4/15/13 shows yolk sac, fetal pole and early heartbeat
    3rd u/s 4/25/13: measuring right on track. Heart rate 148 bpm
    A/S 7/22/13: IT'S A BOY!!
    PAIF/SAIF Always Welcome
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  • Thanks so much.  Does the check in have a specific name I should look for?

    I really think DH is in a bit of shock/denial right now.  I couldn't help but cry - but as I told him it was because I was worried about him.  He laughed.  I mean, he laughed this strange laugh and then said he should have figured it would be him with the problems. I didn't know how to react other than to hug him and tell him we are in this together.

    I'm worried about his mental state right now, but he's asleep because he worked third shift.  I will definitely remind him that this is OUR problem and not HIS problem.  If he'll have me, I'm going to go to his Urologist appt with him and wait in the waiting room to show my support.  

    All Welcome!
    Married 7-16-10; TTC since July 2011
    Me - 34; DH - 35
    Dx: Unexplained Azoo; all blood work normal (including chromosomal abnormality screens); no blockages; 2 SAs with zero sperm, TESA/TESE - no sperm found, likely never produced
    Therapeutic Donor Insemination - DONOR CHOSEN!!!!
    Natural Cycle IUI 9/3/13... 9/18/13 - BFP!!!!  Stick baby stick!
    Beta #1 9/19 (16dpiui) 144 hCG; 19.6 progesterone - Crinone to increase levels; Beta #2 9/23 (20dpiui) 705 hCG; 19.6 progesterone - continue Crinone; Beta #3 9/30 (27dpiui) 8355 hCG; 16.1 progesterone - continue Crinone
    U/S #1 10/8 Awesome ultrasound!  1 healthy, growing little bean.  H/R 128bpm, measuring 6 weeks, 6 days!; U/S #2 10/21 Just as awesome!  H/R 179bpm, measuring 8 weeks 6 days!; Surprise U/S #3 10/28 - still moving along!  Measuring 9 weeks 5 days; 12 week U/S & NT Scan 11/13/13: one wiggly, jumpy, kicking, punching, thumb sucking little bean!!!  Scan looks good, normal measurements.  :)  H/R 170 bpm; 12/11: Doppler registered H/R at 150 bpm; 12/20: Underlying Chronic Hypertension - Methyldopa to control BP; 1/2/2014 - It's a boy!!!!  Everything looks awesome!
    EDD - May 27, 2014
    BabyName Ticker
  • imagemeck716:
    Thanks so much.nbsp; Does the check in have a specific name I should look for?I really think DH is in a bit of shock/denial right now.nbsp; I couldn't help but cry but as I told him it was because I was worried about him.nbsp; He laughed.nbsp; I mean, he laughed this strange laugh and then said he should have figured it would be him with the problems. I didn't know how to react other than to hug him and tell him we are in this together.I'm worried about his mental state right now, but he's asleep because he worked third shift.nbsp; I will definitely remind him that this is OUR problem and not HIS problem.nbsp; If he'll have me, I'm going to go to his Urologist appt with him and wait in the waiting room to show my support. nbsp;


    Yes, the post will say MFI Check in. I believe it is on Sundays. You can just request to be added to the group and just include the info you have so far.

    I think going to the uro appt is a good idea, obviously it is whatever your DH is comfortable with but I actually went into the office with him for the consultation with the uro as well. I had already been on the boards, gone online and done research, etc so DH wanted me there because I knew more specific questions to ask. I wasn't present for the physical exam, that took place in another room. But I think it was helpful for us both to be there just for two sets of ears and again, since it is an issue we are facing together. Just my take on it! GL!
    TTC since June 2011
    DX: DH (30) severe MFI, severely low count & low motility
    Me (32): all clear
    Appt with Urologist 5/21/12: exam, ultrasound, bloodwork all normal.
    Testicular Biopsy with TESE on 6/8/12. good sperm found! (left side only) froze sperm, failed thaw test :(
    Orientation for IVF/ICSI on 6/13/12. Waiting for the green light following biopsy results...results show adequate sperm production both sides.
    2nd SA 6/18/12: sample is "adequate for ICSI"
    Plan: IVF/ICSI July 2012!
    ER: 7/26/12. 15 eggs retrieved, all mature.
    TESE/TESA/aspiration from epididymis, no motile sperm found :(
    froze all eggs, the saga of praying for good sperm continues.
    8/3/12: 2nd opinion from MFI uro on biopsy slides. Suspects "partial late maturation arrest."
    Plan: more SAs, third biopsy/TESE with frozen back-up either from DH or DS.
    SA 8/17/12: Zero sperm
    SA 8/23/12: Zero sperm
    9/26/12: SPERM FOUND! 15 eggs thawed, 12 survived and were ICSI'd, only 3 fertilized normally. Refrozen as embies and will thaw in Nov. Please survive and grow!
    All 3 survived the thaw on 11/15/12!
    FET 11/17/12: transferred 2, one 4B, one 4C. Beta 11/30:BFFN
    moving on to DS
    DIUI#1 2/18/13,50mg Clomid cd 3-7, Ovidrel trigger, Beta 3/4/13: BFN.
    DIUI#2 3/19/13, 50 mg Clomid cd 3-7, Ovidrel trigger, Beta #1 (14dpiui) 4/2/13: BFP!!!! 150. Beta #2 4/4/13: 420 Beta #3 4/8/13: 2691. Beta #4 4/15/13: 15,086
    1st u/s 4/8/13 shows one gestational sac
    2nd u/s 4/15/13 shows yolk sac, fetal pole and early heartbeat
    3rd u/s 4/25/13: measuring right on track. Heart rate 148 bpm
    A/S 7/22/13: IT'S A BOY!!
    PAIF/SAIF Always Welcome
    [IMG]http://i49.tinypic.com/2qmon5u.jpg[/IMG] [IMG]http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd243/laurakat24/turkeybaster-1.jpg"[/IMG]Image and video hosting by TinyPic
    BabyFruit Ticker
  • Welcome to MFI; sorry that you have to be here.  Your post-appointment description really hit home- I remember DH and I going through some of these same emotions.  It will get better.  Male infertility is tricky, it could be a quick fix or lots of waiting around, but there definitely are options out there. 

    I went into every uro appointment with DH.  I think it was helpful because sometimes there were different options to consider, or we needed to coordinate our schedules to set up procedures. 

    I hope your stay is short.  Until then, there are some amazing ladies on here to support you & give great advice.

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