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~~Zero Sperm/Azoospermia Check In~~

craschicraschi
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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 efhoping2010DX:  Azoospermia due to CBAVD ?Plan:  BFP 9/17/09 AFTER IVF/ISCI#1 ~ Boy/Girl Twins were born on 4/27/10 at 35 weeks 5 daysCONGRATULATIONS!!!!!!!!
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~~~ AimeeL85DX:  NOAPlan:  IVF w/DS #2 = BFP!!  
Craschi:
dx: Azoo 10/07
Plan: BFP after d-IUI#2 on 10/08/09 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! 
KISSIESDX: recent S/A result was zero.  Plan:  4/20 BETA = 35.4; 4/22 BETA =99; 4/26 BETA = 507 - however possible abnormal pregnancy - (((HUGS))) 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
newsbabyDX:  Non-obstructive AzoospermiaPlan:  IVF #4 = BFP!!! 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:::: 
ch_brideDX:  Azoo Sept 09Plan:  In process of IVF#2 w/ICSI donor sperm - ER was 4/28/10 - plan for FET is June, 2010
MrsVickiTTC since June 08Recent Azoo DXPlan:  IVF w/ICSI.  ET 5/13/10 - BETA sched for 5/27/10 - Fingers Crossed!! NelAnnDX:  TTC since 12/07 ? AzoospermiaPlan:  After 2 failed D-IUI's, moving on to IVF w/DSGood Luck! 
Yellow_DaisyDX:  azoo in 5/07Plan:  D-IUI#1 resched to June 2010
MEMBERS IN THE PLANNING/TESTING STAGE 
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
c4jennaDX:  azoospermia Plan:  Clomiphene citrate since 12/09.  Recent SA showed zero sperm. Initial RE appt w/e 4/23/10.  DH surgery scheduled for end of May 2010
Cksmith06Dx: Azoospermia
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.  IVF#2 cancelled due to egg quality and testicular sperm.  Possibly moving on to D-IUI.   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 = BFP, but possible ectopic pregnancy.  ((HUGS))
  klr726, f/k/a cstanleyDX:  1st S/A showed Zero SpermPlan:  Testicular Biopsy was 4/6/10 - Deciding between ICSI vs DS
kyna81DX:  s/a showed Zero sperm 4/10Plan:  F/U w/Urologist Testicular biopsy scheduled for 6/28/10Lem10585DX: 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.  Taking a break until Feb 2011.   Mrs.B2007DX:  Azoospermia Jan 2010Plan:  Testicular Biopsy scheduled for next week 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 revealed zero sperm.  Plan - f/u w/RE to determine next steps. octwedmcDX zero sperm Oct 09.Plan - Following up w/RU on 2/16/10 for res
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Re: ~~Zero Sperm/Azoospermia Check In~~

  • craschicraschi

    Hi, guys~  Been on bed rest for a week now.  Went back in this week and my fluid levels increased, but the dr still wants me to take it easy.  Gotta say, it's getting kinda old at this point.  There's so much to do around the house, but moving around is uncomfortable, and I'm not supposed to be doing it anyway.  Can't wait for the big day, and hope it won't be much longer!  

    DH was a weekend warrior and made great progress on the nursery this past weekend.  This coming weekend will be a repeat.  The cloth diapers are washed, a bunch of clothes has been washed, and we're in the waiting stage.  Tic Toc!

    Questions of the week~  1.  Does anyone know anything about sperm mapping?  I'm not familiar with this - if anyone has any info, please feel free to explain!
    2.  What's your favorite sandwich?  Roast beef sandwich w/lettuce, and mayo on a water roll.  MMmmm, can't wait to have real bread again! 

     

      

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  • Mrs.B2007Mrs.B2007 member

    Craschi - only 17 more days :)  That's awesome! 

    DH had his biopsy on Tuesday. He has been in some pain, but is doing well. We go in on June 4th for our results. Hopefully this next week will go by fast. 

    QOTW:

    1. I have no idea what sperm mapping is.

    2. IDK - maybe a grilled cheese or PB&J :)

    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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  • k827k827

    You are getting so close!! :)

    IVF #3 was a m/c :( I'll be doing a FET late aug/early september.

    1. I have no idea what sperm mapping is. Never heard of it

    2. I love veggie delights from subway/ or just turkey and cheese with mayo tomato and pickles..yumo.

    TTC since 12/ 06: H/Azoospermia Ivf#1 BFP m/c 5w3d FET#1 c/p FET# 2 BFN IVF#2 BFFN IVF#3 March/April
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  • Mrs.AmandaMqnMrs.AmandaMqn

    Nothing new here.

    QOTW:

    1. I have no idea.

    2. grilled cheese!

    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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  • Yellow_DaisyYellow_Daisy

    Update:  Waiting for AF, who of course is late, so that we can start our next cycle.

    QOTW:

    1.  Does anyone know anything about sperm mapping?  I'm sorry I don't know anything about this but am interested to see what people say.

    2.  What's your favorite sandwich?  Roastbeef with Cheddar on whole wheat.  Yum!  I'm hungry ;-)

     

    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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  • Yellow_DaisyYellow_Daisy
    Craschi I can't believe that you are just a couple weeks away from your due date!  I am so excited for you :-).
    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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  • kyna81kyna81 member

    Craschi- Take it easy, only a few more weeks.

    Mrs.B2007- I'm praying for great news, I hope this week flies by!  

    k827- so sorry for your loss.

    Not much to update on me, DH went for STD testing for preservation when he had his biopsy in June.  I've had an emotional week, close friend not really trying is pregnant, but possibly m/c.  She won't know for sure until blood work comes back.  Just hearing all of this brought out so many different emotions.  Happy, sad, jealous, angry she felt she couldn't tell me. etc.

    1. I don't know anything about sperm mapping.

    2. Publix Boars Head turkey sub

    RIP Nala 9/22/12
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  • gidgegidge member

    Crashi - you're so close! Hang in there :)

    1) I think Dr Turek in california is a bit proponent of mapping.  I think it's a Fine Needle Aspiration?  My info is rusty and very much second hand, but I think they take a lot of different very small samples from all around the testicle.  Then if one of the samples finds sperm they know where to look in order to retrieve it.  I guess it's is supposed to be a very good predictor of whether sperm will be there in a mTESE or not.

    Some uro's agree and some (for example Dr Schlegel) have a very different opinion.

    2) I really like Jimmy John's sandwiches!  I can't choose just one :)

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  • MrsVickiMrsVicki

    Crashi - wow...so close!!!

    AFM: Beta was today, but I don't get the results until tomorrow since I'm doing my beta at the lab at home rather than driving OOT to the clinic. BUT....Monday I did an HPT and got a +ve!! Then this morning, tested again and BFP!! Can't believe this could be it!!

    1.  Does anyone know anything about sperm mapping?  Nope
    2.  What's your favorite sandwich?  Smoked Meat
     

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  • ch_bridech_bride
    Craschi - almost there! MrsVicki - congrats! Very happy for you. Updates: not much, just waiting for AF today so we can start the FET. Last week scan showed a 11mm cyst but I'm hoping it'll go away with AF and the lupron depot. We are targeting the transfer around mid June, which might just fall on our 3rd wedding anniversary. QOTW 1. Sorry, no idea what sperm mapping is but I am curious. 2. Hmmm.. Spicy tuna or tenderlion (yes, lion) from the corner bakery shop which makes fantastic bread. The tenderlion is a med rare roast beef with melted emmenthal cheese and some arugula. Yum. Have a great weekend ladies.
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  • c4jennac4jenna
    1.  Does anyone know anything about sperm mapping?  Nope.
    2.  What's your favorite sandwich?  Turkey Tom Our update: Today was my husband's surgery. He is recovering well. The lab called about an hour after I dropped it off and said it will hopefully be strong enough for ICSI. We have our follow up with the RE the first week of June and a follow up with the urologist the second week. 
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  • NHgal10NHgal10

    Only update is that more people are finding out about DH and the 0 sperm. SIL and BIL know now and we are waiting to figure out which type of donor to go with.

    As for sperm mapping, I have heard that sperm mapping is big with that doc in California. I also have heard that it takes small samples and is less invasive than a biopsy.  I have also heard that the results are more accurate than a biopsy because they look at a lot of different areas.

    As for my favorite sandwich, I would have to go with ham & cheese.

    Have a great long weekend!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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