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~~Zero Sperm/Azoospermia Check In~~

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~~ZERO SPERM / AZOOSPERMIA CHECK IN~~This is a place for any of you who are experiencing the world of azoospermia.  Whether you were recently diagnosed and are trying to make sense of it all, or you have started preparing for IVF or IUI, or have decided instead to move on to adoption.  Please join in the group by posting! Check in is on Thursdays. Learning that the chances of having a biological child with your husband are slim to none is not easy, and is, frankly, devastating news.  This check in is a place where we can share how we are coping (or not) with our new realities, provide information we've learned through investigating our options, adjusting our lifelong dreams and plans, and dealing with the situation.   I'd like to extend an invitation to those who have been fortunate enough to experience pregnancy, childbirth, and/or adoption.  Ultimately, all of us desire to create a family.  The experiences and insight of those who have reached that goal will be quite helpful to those of us on that road.  AZOO SUCCESS STORIES! (Whether through IUI/IVF or Adoption) DejavuBaby Boy Landon born 3/17/09!! Email dejavu10806@yahoo.com EnzaBFP through mTESE& IVF w/ICSIMom to Matteo, born 5/22/09 KayJayDee
DX:  azoospermia 9/07BFP 2/17/09  after D-IUI #2Baby Boy London  Born 10/30/09 Kirs10nBryceMom to ?Sopapilla?Presently pregnant w/DC#2 Mnj1125Mom to Gavin, born 1/07, and Alyssa & Brady, born 8/08If anyone has any questions for me about anything azoo related, they can contact me at mnj1125@gmail.com SarahkellyBFP after D-IVI#1Mom to Sadie - Born 8/1/08Feel free to email Sarahkelly at sarahaarssen@gmail.com  to discuss donor, emotional stuff etc. SeaSoulDX:  Azoospermia 2/07 attributed to childhood cancerBFP after D-IUI#1Mom to Callum Spencer, born 12/13/08 s.s.girl
DX: MFI- Azoospermia
BFP after D-IUI # 2Mom to Eli and Emerson ? Born 5/8/09 at 32 w1d TripMommaDX:  AzoospermiaBFP after IUI#6Mom to Triplets!  Xander Dominic, Hayden Cheyenne & Lily Isabella Wanting1!DX:  Azoospermia due to Cancer at age 18Sperm detected in 2007BFP Sept 2008 ? TWINS! WhiteysWifeyBFP after D-IUI #3  ? Due Date 10/24/09Team Pink! Baby Avelyn Margaret Born 11/02/09  ZoogsterDx June 2007- Azoospermiai due to CBAVD and undescendede testicles fixed at age 7BFP after DIUI#2 Feb 2008 Mom to Baby Abby on 10/29/08 ~~~BIG FAT POSITIVES~or~INITIATING ADOPTION PROCESS~~~ Craschi:
dx: Azoo 10/07
Plan: BFP after d-IUI#2 on 10/08/09 efhoping2010DX:  Azoospermia due to CBAVD ?Plan:  BFP 9/17/09 AFTER IVF/ISCI#1 ~ TWINS!! Erin&Mike
DX:  7/08
UPDATE from 2/4/10 - According to Worms, Erin and Mike have adopted a Baby Boy! We'd love an update!
FiregirlD-IUI #3 in October - BFNPlan:  D-IUI#4 = BFP!  
goldengirl16dx: 10/08Plan:  BFP after d-IUI #4 on 4/12/09Team Pink!  HantzweddingDX azoo 8/3/09Plan:  BFP after IVF#1w/ICSI JennyLbrideDx:  AzoospermiaBFP on 10/2/08 - TWINS!!!  kfbnydx: 5/08Plan:  BFP after D-IUI#2!Contratulations!  Mrs.gogetDX 10/08Plan:  Close to selecting an adoption agency!Congratulations and Good Luck, mrs.goget! Mrs.KiltlifterPlan: IUI#6 w/injectibles = BFP!! TWINS!!!
MrsNolan
DX:  7/08BFP 3/25/09 Omega20DX:  Obstructive AzoospermiaSperm detected during first TESE, but IVF failed.Plan:  IVF #2 w/fresh TESE - BFP!!!! TWINS!!!
September06DX: Azoospermia in 2008 due to chromosomal abnormalityBFP 8/17/09 after IVF#1!!! Shan&Kev77DX: Unexplained Azoospermia 4/2/09Plan:  BFP!!!!  5/13/09 Shanna&RickyDX:  Azoo 6/08BFP approx 11/18/08 MEMBERS ACTIVELY UNDERGOING IUI/IVF OR ADOPTION::::BABY DUST FOR ALL::::  KISSIESDX: recent S/A result was zero.  Plan:  Testicular biopsy revealed DH is producing Sperm!  CONGRATS!  MESA/TESE sched for 3/11 - ET on 4/8/10 - presently in 2WWFINGERS CROSSED!
NelAnnDX:  TTC since 12/07 ? AzoospermiaPlan:  After 2 failed D-IUI's, moving on to IVF w/DSGood Luck! 
newsbabyDX:  Non-obstructive AzoospermiaPlan:  Started Lupron for IVF #4/8/10
ThewormsDX: MFI NOAPlan:  D-IUI#3=BFN - Started stimming for IVF 1.5 - triggered 4/9/10
 MEMBERS IN THE PLANNING/TESTING STAGE AimeeL85DX:  NOAPlan:  IVF w/DS #1 = BFN   (((Hugs)))
AmiesDx: 2/08 - azoospermia + pcos and blocked left tubePlan:  IUI w/donor sperm 2/09 Babytime25DX: Azoospermia 8/07Plan:  Planning for D-IUI #4 in May 09 beccalynn0628DX:  Azoospermia 2/5/10F/U Appt w/Urologist 2/17/10
ch_brideDX:  Azoo Sept 09Plan:  In process of IVF#2 w/ICSI donor sperm
Cksmith06Dx: Azoospermia
klr726, f/k/a cstanleyDX:  1st S/A showed Zero SpermPlan:  Testicular Biopsy was 4/6/10 - Preparing for mTESE DiveBridePlan:  Biopsy sched for 5/16/09 ? Sperm Found! In preparation for IVF #1 Emmerjill21Dx:  Azoospermia 10/30/09Plan:  2nd S/A, results high FSH and LH, low Testosterone.  Trying 50 mg clomid w/f/u bloodwork.  F/u in June emptybellyDX: azoo March 2010Plan:  Tx for possible hormone deficiency
ErinannDx: 6/07 due to absence of vas defrensPlan:  currently preparing for IVF#4   FabulousMrsPDX:  LPD 11/09; low testosterone 3/09; azoospermia 6/09Plan:  Hormone Injections
gidgePlan:  mTESE - sperm detected! Had Stim 5 day check 11/27/09.  IVF #1 cancelled due to no embryos for 5 day transfer.  Preparing for next IVF May, 2010 HitchedinInDx:  Azoo 10/08, reconfirmed 3/09Plan:  D-IUI
Jamers125DX:  Azoo 6/08Preparing for D-IUI #2 k827
DX: Azoospermia - 9/08
Plan:  IVF#3 = BFN Lem10585DX: azoospermia possibly due to testosterone replacement meds - dx 10/09. Plan: If not resolved on its own, plan is for IVF Feb/March LuvWlfootballDX Zero Sperm 1/8/10 possibly due to former chemo tx.Plan:  Repeat S/A 3 months from 2/5/10 w/possible biopsy. Mandmsept252004DX: in 2007Plan:  preparing for 2nd IUI between Nov and Jan mieslDX:  DH has cystic fibrosisPlan:  SPERM were extracted during TESE on 5/29 - started BCP for IVF cycleIVF #1  1/10/10 BFN.  IVF scheduled for April/May - ER estimated for 5/9/10 Misserin711Dx:  TTC since 8/07.  Possible obstructive azoospermiaPlan:  figuring out next steps. MkinbelizeDx:  AzoospermiaPlan:  Biopsy to determine next steps Mrs.AmandaMQNTTC since April 2009DX:  AzoospermiaPlan:  4 sperm found on 4th SA - Veriocele surgery sched for end of Jan 2010.   Moving onto IVF, w/ DH's sperm and Donor as back up.  Possible June 2010 cycle. Mrs.B2007DX:  Azoospermia Jan 2010Plan:  IVF w/mTESE/ER w/backup DS 
MrsVickiTTC since June 08Recent Azoo DXPlan:  IVF w/ICSI.  Plan for ER 5/5/10 mrswaite806DX:  NOA April 09. Testing confirmed no sperm.Plan:  D-IUI#1 10/09 NHgal10DX:  Zero Sperm 12/09Plan:  FSH levels normal, ultrasound showed no blockage.  Biopsy sched for 4/28, f/u w/RE on 4/29 octwedmcDX zero sperm Oct 09.Plan - Following up w/RU on 2/16/10 for results of b/w and s/a Princess48533DX: Plan:  Uro appt sched for 9/22/09 - Seeing RE to decide between IVF wICSI or D-IUI PrincessShay80Dx:Plan:  IVF w/Donor Sperm in Late July Early August SkyBeeDX:  Azoospermia - ultrasound shows varicocelePlan:  Follow up with uro re: options St.LuciaBrideDx:  Azoospermia June 09 - possible bilateral fixationPlan:  surgery on 10/22/09    Thundercat                                                                                                    DX:  unexplained azooPlan:  mTESE scheduled for 6/15/10 ttc2DX: Azoospermia2nd SA revealed 5 Sperm. Yellow_DaisyDX:  azoo in 5/07Plan:  Narrowing down donors - D-IUI will occur in May 2010 Questions of the Week:
Happy Earth Day!  Did you do anything special to commemorate?  Do you consider yourself to be environmentally conscious?    
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Re: ~~Zero Sperm/Azoospermia Check In~~

  • craschicraschi

    Hey, Ladies~

    Not much new going on here.  Getting more tired and achy, but otherwise feeling pretty good.  If only I could eat whatever I wanted!  I'll definitely make up for that once Ethan is here.  

    Good luck to everyone in 2ww!  

    Questions of the Week:

    Happy Earth Day!  Did you do anything special to commemorate?  Do you consider yourself to be environmentally conscious?   I generally don't "celebrate" Earth Day, but I consider myself environmentally aware.  We recycle through the town, and I use organic gardening products, as opposed to stuff like Round Up.   I'm hoping to cloth diaper, as well, for the $$ aspect as well as the environmental one.  

    Have a nice week, everyone!   

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  • gidgegidge member

    Hi ladies! 

    Crashi -  Every week I am amazed at how far along you are :)

    Kissies - congrats again.  Can't wait to hear your next beta number.

    Worms - GL at your beta/when you test!  This is it!!

     

    We got 8 eggs today at my ER - last time we had 12 and still didn't have any to transfer.  I'm praying for a better fert rate than last cycle and that we have embies for transfer this time.  The RE asked if anyone had talked to us about the sperm and DH said they had.  When we left I asked him what the update was and he was talking about the update from TUESDAY! So, I have a feeling there is some bad news waiting. I'll be the lucky one who gets to ask tomorrow when we get our fert report. 

    QOTD:  We didn't really do anything for Earth Day and I don't really consider myself super environmentally conscious - but it is something I'm working on.

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  • klr726klr726

    Update: We had first appt w/ RE and I'm scheduled for surgery on May 3 for Endometriosis. We are still trying to get finances in order to figure out when we can do ivf/icsi w/ mtese. I did get a look at the Cryo Banks analysis which was 1 twitching sperm before thaw, zero after but there was 20 cells found.

    Happy Earth Day! I did not do anything special but do recycle everything I can, and use as many earth friendly products as I can (all cleaning supplies). 

    Good luck to everyone at whatever stage you are at :) 

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  • NHgal10NHgal10

    No updates here! I feel like that has been the case for a while, we are stuck with no progress just waiting for our fate next week. DH has his biopsy on Wednesday so at next week's check in I'll either be relieved or devestated.

    As for Earth Day, we always recycle as much as we possibly can and try to save energy whenever possible. I'm also a teacher, so today I had my students write about how they can protect the Earth. HAPPY EARTH DAY!Smile

    12/09- DH dx Azoo 2/23/10- DH's ultrasound and FSH show normal results but no sperm! 3/10- 1st RE appt 4/12/11- d-iui #1 4/25- BFP!!! Still in shock! BabyFruit Ticker
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  • Yellow_DaisyYellow_Daisy

    GL Worms!!

    Gidge I hope you get good news at your fert report.  Fingers crossed!

    NHgal Good Luck on Wed!  I hope you find some sperm :-).

    Kisses I must have missed your BFP, but congrats!!!

    Update: No update, just treading water waiting for AF and hoping she will be timely.

    QOTW: 

    I didn't do anything to celebrate.  I do recycle just about anything I can and use energy efficient household appliances, environmentally friendly cleaners, etc.  I am sure I could do more but this is what I do right now :-).

     

     

    TTC since 8/2004
    Me - DX Hashimoto's Disease, Hypothyroid, Rheumatoid Arthritis
    DH - DX Azoospermia - Sertoli Cell Syndrome
    DS-IUI #1-4 BFN IVF #1 - BFP! It's a boy!!!
    Baby Birthday Ticker Ticker
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  • Mrs.AmandaMqnMrs.AmandaMqn

    No update, just starting to get rather impatient for the ball to get rolling!

    NHgal- I am crossing my fingers for good news!

     

    QOTW:

    We don't do anything special, although I have kept a lot of our lights off today as a nod to Earth Day..lol

    TTC since April 2008

    Me: PCOS/Amenorrhea DH: Azoospermia due to Y Chromosome Micro Deletion IVF w/ ICSI on hold until further notice

    Hope

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  • Mrs.B2007Mrs.B2007 member

    GL Worms & NHgal! 

    Not much new here ladies.  Today has been a hard day for me. We had an appt with the uro to discuss our options and I went there with the idea of doing MESE/TESE before IVF and the the uro made us think that we shouldn't do that and do the biopsy first. I feel like I am such a flip floppper and it is driving me crazy!  I wish we knew 100% what we wanted to do. I want to make a freaking decision :(  

     QOTW:  We don't do anything and I am not very green - I know that's bad.

    TTC #1 since Dec. 2008 01/10 - DH diagnosed with Azoospermia 05/10 - First Biopsy - producing sperm :) 08/11 - Second Biopsy..4 vials frozen 08/12 - First IVF BFN & no more vials :( Don't know our next plan...
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  • thewormstheworms member

    Hi cuties -

    Thanks for the GL wishes.  Beta is on Monday and I alternate between hope and anxitey.

    Gidge - praying you get an amazing fert report.  Come on EMBIES!!

    NHgal - GL & PPV, I hope they find lots of swimmers

    Congrats Kissies!!! 

     


     

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    Worrying does not empty tomorrow of its troubles, It empties today of its strength. ~Corrie ten Boom
    Courage doesn't always roar. Sometimes courage is the little voice at the end of the day that says I'll try again tomorrow. ~Mary Anne Radmacher (thank you beadinglady)

    It's been a long journey. TTC since 9/06. multiple IUI's and IVF's and 4 m/c's. IVF#3 = BFP, twins, induced at 34w6d due to baby b passing away (no explanation). Delivered on 35w1d, Baby A - baby girl, and Baby B - baby boy, our little angel.
    MTHFR A1298C & C677T, Immune Issues and Factor II
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  • c4jennac4jenna

    Hello all,

    I have decided to once and for all stop lurking and join! I am not used to the acronyms and always have to check the list of meanings so bear with me.

    My husband was diagnosed with azoospermia. He has been on clomiphene citrate since December. We had an appointment with his urologist on Wednesday after another SA, which was 0 still. His surgery is scheduled in two weeks and we have an initial appointment with an R.E. tomorrow. We are super excited to move to the next step but also terrified!

    I work with teens and tweens so we made recycled soda tab bracelets and played corn hole outside today. I wish I was more environmentally conscious! I recycle, try to buy green things and hope our first veggie garden is a success but there is always more to do!

     

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  • Mrs.KiltlifterMrs.Kiltlifter

    -C4Jenna- Welcome the waiting game is the hardest part!

    Craschi-I can't wait to see those babies!

    Gidge-come embabies you can do it!!

    Worms-This is it!! Positive thoughts!!  GL on that Beta!

    NHGAL-Good Luck with extraction!

    Update: No real update. We have an US tomorrow and we will graduate if all is well.  

    QOTW:  You know Earth Day snuck up on me and I did squat!  Boo on me!

    DH-NOA confirmed with TESE, ME-Unexplained After 1 Miscarriage, 6 IUI's, our little miracles are here. Proud Parents of Twins. Lilypie First Birthday tickers
    We're Finally Three
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  • ch_bridech_bride

    Good luck to all of you: NHGAL, Worms, Gidges!

    Almost there Craschi -- how exciting! 

    Welcome C4Jenna!

    Update: Day 6 of stim for IVF#2.  Nothing too exciting other than the usual bloat and some impact on my short term memory.  ER likely to be next Thursday.  Eek!

    QOTW: Happy Earth Day!  We should definitely be doing more but unfortunately, recycling is not common in Asia and the hot climate doesn't help (lots of bugs).  We do the usual: energy efficient appliances, turning the lights off, doing laundry only when we have a full load, print only when needed, etc.....  we definitely need to do more and will try to do more going forward.

    Have a great weekend everyone!

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  • efhoping2010efhoping2010 member

    Craschi- 32 weeks for you, another milestone, yay! 

    C4Jenna- Welcome :)  This an amazing and supportive board :)

    Gidge- It only takes one, remember that, quality not quantity :)

    Worms-This is it for you, cannot wait to hear about your beta, good luck :)

    NHGAL-Hope DH's surgery goes well and lots of swimmers are found :)

    KISSIES- Cannot wait to hear about your betas going up up up :)

    QOTW:  I wish we did more, but we recycle, turn off all lights even unplug computers every night, we use those special light bulbs too. 

    H: 34 dx Azoospermia due to CBAVD from CF  
    ME: 39 IS FINE!!!  DOR and poor AMH/FSH/LH
    IVF/ICSI/PESA #1 Beta 1 373 Beta 2 1783 BOY/GIRL TWINS!! Born April 2010!!
    Natural FET 5/26/12 2 blasts Beta 1 207 Beta 2 513 Beta 3 1377 U/S 6/28 Pregnancy not viable d & c scheduled :( 
    IVF/ICSI/PESA #2 ER 11/15/12 Nothing to transfer :( 
    IVF/ICSI #3 April 2013 MDLF 3dt of 3 embryos, chemical :(  
    IVF #4/ICSI/MESA/CCS/FET EPP April 2015
    ODWU CCRM with Dr. Sch COMPLETE!!!! Put on acai supplement they are studying for DOR and embryo quality.
    DAY 3 Labs Drawn 2/26 put on vitamin D and calcium supplements
    Regroup and Protocol Reveal 3/04 "Bazooka Protocol" EPP with MDLF "Protocol 6 with patches"
    ER/MESA 4/10 ER 9 eggs retrieved MESA success found live swimmers :)
    Fertilization Report 6 eggs mature and ICSI'd 4 eggs fertilized normally
    Day 6 Report to Blast for CCS 4/16: 2 DAY 5 BLASTS BIOPSIED FOR CCS a 4AB and a 3AB!!!!
    CCS Results BOTH BLASTS CCS NORMAL!!!!!!  call on 4/24
    Regroup call to discuss CCS results and FET call on 5/20
    FET prep: CD 1 6/08 CD 3 Start BCP 6/10, HSG 6/12 Lupron Start 10 iu 6/17 End BCP 6/21 CD 1 6/23!!!
    Start vivelle patches 6/25 change e/o/d reduce Lupron to 5iu 6/25 Blood Draw 7/01, 7/08, 7/15, 7/19
    Increase vivelle patches 7/03 2 change e/o/d and 7/05 change e/o/d 3 and 7/07 4 change e/o/d add vaginal estrace 2x a day
    Lining Check/Blood Draw 7/08 and 7/15 End Lupron 7/18  Start PIO 1ml daily 7/18  Blood  Draw 7/19
    Flight to clinic 7/22
    FET 2 CCS BLASTS :):)  7/23 :):) YES YES both thawed and both fully expanded :):)
    7/26 :):) 3dp5dt PM very very faint positive FRER
    7/27: 4dp5dt Neg Digi AM but very very faint positive FRER PM POSITIVE DIGI CLEARBLUE PREGNANT 1-2 :):) 
    7/31:8dp5dt AM POSITIVE DIGI CLEARBLUE PREGNANT 2-3!!!! :):) 
    Beta 1 8/01= 408!!!!!!!!!! at 9dp5dt FET
    Beta 2 8/03 = 1014!!!!!!!!!! at 11dp5dt FET
    8/05/2015 AM POSITIVE DIGI CLEARBLUE PREGNANT 3+!!!! :):) 
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  • KISSIESKISSIES member

    NHGal- I hope they find spermies and Dh's recovery goes smoothly. It feels like it's been so long you've been waiting. i keep thinking is it end of april yet?

    c4Jenna- Welcome and good luck with your DH's surgery waiting is the worse!

    Worms- Gl at your beta monday

    gidge- Good luck with your fertility report I'm praying for you.

    Craschi- wow not much longer to go....

    Update: So I didn't do general post b/c some girls had posted about newbies posting beta results and felt offended etc....didn't know how "new" I was considered, so I didn't feel comfortable posting. I had put it in the IVF check in only. So sunday  I  POAS negative! Monday was first beta positive but much lower than they wanted it was 35.4 and they like to see it at 100 at that point they said. So second beta was thursday and it went up more than double thank goodness so it's now 99. So I go back monday for 3rd beta. My progesterone had dropped some so I need to continue the PIO!

    QOTW: Nope don't do anything special for Earth Day. We recycle and that's prob about it.

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  • dejavudejavu

    GL worms and Gidge, hope to hear back with some positive news from both of you :)

     Happy Earth Day!  Did you do anything special to commemorate?  Do you consider yourself to be environmentally conscious?    Just bought some more CD.  I try to be more EF when I can, but admit I'm not where I'd like to be in doing my part to help the environment. 

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