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) Craschi:BFP after d-IUI#2 on 10/08/09Baby Ethan born 6/4/10 at 38 weeks 4 days DejavuBaby Boy Landon born 3/17/09!!Started cycling Baby #2 - IVF #1 - BFP!!!! Congrats!!!!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 daysErin&MikeDX: 7/08UPDATE from 2/4/10 - According to Worms, Erin and Mike have adopted a Baby Boy! goldengirl16Baby Girl born 11/2009Started cycling Baby #2 - IUI#1 - BFP!!! Congrats!!!! KayJayDeeDX: azoospermia 9/07BFP 2/17/09 after D-IUI #2Baby Boy London Born 10/30/09 Kirs10nBryceMom to ?Sopapilla?Presently pregnant w/DC#2Lem10585Mom to a little girl born Sept 2010Congrats!!!! 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 newsbabyDX: Non-obstructive AzoospermiaBFP after IVF #4Mom to Anthony and Grace born 12/13/10PrincessShay80Mom to a precious baby girl through foster care. Hoping to adopt her.Congrats!!!! 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 12/13/08TTC #2 - Waiting for news on donor vials s.s.girlDX: MFI- AzoospermiaBFP 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 11/01/09 Starting TTC #2 ZoogsterDx June 2007- Azoospermiai due to CBAVD and undescendede testicles fixed at age 7BFP after DIUI#2 Feb 2008 Mom to Baby Abby on 10/29/08TTC#2 - D-IUI #1 BFP!!!! Congrats!! ~~~BIG FAT POSITIVES~or~INITIATING ADOPTION PROCESS~~~ AimeeL85DX: NOAPlan: IVF w/DS #2 = BFP!! ch_brideDX: Azoo Sept 09Plan: BFP on 6/26/10 after IVF#2 w/ICSI donor sperm DejavuBaby Boy Landon born 3/17/09!!Started cycling Baby #2 - IVF #1 - BFP!!!! Congrats!!!!Email dejavu10806@yahoo.comFabulousMrsPDX: LPD 11/09; low testosterone 3/09; azoospermia 6/09Plan: IUI - BFP!!!! Congrats!!!!!FiregirlD-IUI #3 in October - BFNPlan: D-IUI#4 = BFP! goldengirl16Baby Girl born 11/2009Started cycling Baby #2 - IUI#1 - BFP!!! Congrats!!!! HantzweddingDX azoo 8/3/09Plan: BFP after IVF#1w/ICSI JennyLbrideDx: AzoospermiaBFP on 10/2/08 - TWINS!!! k827DX: Azoospermia - 9/08Plan: FET in September - in 2ww beta 9/20 - BFP!!!!!KDC1014DX: Unexplained AzoospermiaPlan: IUI #4 - BFP!!!! Congrats!!! kfbnydx: 5/08Plan: BFP after D-IUI#2!KISSIESDX: recent S/A result was zero. Plan: IVF#2 - BFP!!!!!!! Congrats Kissies!KuleamaDx: Testicular Cancer Survivor -Plan: IVF #1 - BFP!!!!! Congrats!mieslDX: DH has cystic fibrosis/CBAVD. miesl is a carrier.Plan: D-IUI #2 ? BFP!!!! Twins!!!! EDD 5-12-11 Mrs.gogetDX 10/08Plan: Close to selecting an adoption agency!Congratulations and Good Luck, mrs.goget! Mrs.KiltlifterPlan: IUI#6 w/injectibles = BFP!! TWINS!!! MrsNolanDX: 7/08BFP 3/25/09 MrsVickiTTC since June 08Recent Azoo DXPlan: IVF w/ICSI. ET 5/13/10 - BFP!!!!!!!! NicoleeBonsaiDx: Azoospermia May 2010 - DH carrier of Goshay's DiseasePlan: IVF #2 - BFP!!! Congrats!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 11/18/08SkyBeeDX: AzoospermiaPlan: D-IUI #8 - EDD 9/29/11SLPmelDX: Severe MFIPlan: D-IUI #3 - BFP!!! Congrats!!!Yellow_DaisyDX: azoo in 5/07Plan: IVF #1 - EDD 7/6/10ZoogsterDx June 2007- Azoospermia due to CBAVD and undescendede testicles fixed at age 7BFP after DIUI#2 Feb 2008 Mom to Baby Abby on 10/29/08TTC#2 - D-IUI #1 BFP!!!! Congrats!! MEMBERS ACTIVELY UNDERGOING IUI/IVF OR ADOPTION::::BABY DUST FOR ALL:::: angela2004DX: zero spermPlan: IUI #4 - in 2wwbbakersgirl75DX: AzooPlan: SCSA and IVF in MayCeeMonkey DX: Azoospermia and High FSHPlan: D-IUI #2 - cancelled due to cyst - Sorry :-(gervaisj6DX: Azoo Plan: Starting D-IUI #1 - underwaygidgePlan: IVF# 3 - Started stimsHitchedinInDx: Azoo 10/08, reconfirmed 3/09Plan: D-IUI #5 - in 2wwMJM579DX: AzoospermiaPlan: D-IUI #1 - beta #1 10/29 SeaSoulDX: Azoospermia 2/07 attributed to childhood cancerBFP after D-IUI#1Mom to Callum Spencer, born 12/13/08TTC #2 - Waiting for news on donor vialsThewormsDX: MFI NOAPlan: waiting on more info from hematologist; Started BCP for April FETThundercat DX: AzoospermiaPlan: D-IUI #2 - starting soon (((hugs)))WhiteysWifeyBFP after D-IUI #3 ? Due Date 10/24/09Team Pink!Baby Avelyn Margaret Born 11/01/09Starting TTC #2 - On break till Dec 2010 MEMBERS IN THE PLANNING/TESTING STAGE alclements Dx: AzoospermiaPlan: Biopsy was a success!! Congrats!!!!!!!2nd surgery scheduled for April 30thAmbie0611 - Welcome!DX: AzooPlan: Seeing new doc, having additional testing and seeing a UroAmiesDx: 2/08 - azoospermia + pcos and blocked left tubePlan: IUI w/donor sperm 2/09 amy1004DX: 3rd SA revealed 12 sperm, 11 non motile, 1 perfect sperm!!!!Plan: DH starting clomidann679 - Welcome!DX: DH has cystic fibrosis and SA showed zero spermPlan: IVF w/ICSIAngela17sDX: SA showed no spermPlan: Doc suggested biopsy?aq32 DX: AzooPlan: Getting 2nd opinion Bluefluff DX: AzoospermiaPlan: IVF w/ICSI possible TESECallMeAl DX: AzoospermiaPlan: Uro appt 11/8/10cheryl1972 DX: Severe MFIPlan: kyna81DX: s/a showed Zero sperm 4/10Plan: Starting IVF in May 2011 - Changing clinics to follow UroMinM DX: Severe MFI - no motile spermPlan: SA on 10/26 Misserin711Dx: TTC since 8/07. Possible obstructive azoospermiaPlan: figuring out next steps.<span style="font-size:11pt;font-family:Verdana;background-color:transparent;font-weight:bold;font-style:normal;text
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!!!
Re: ~~ZERO SPERM / AZOOSPERMIA CHECK IN~~
Welcome Ann679 and Ambie0611!
Update: Nothing much going on here.
QOTW: If money were no object what is your dream vacation?
If money were no object I would love to get a first class Singapore Airlines Around the World ticket. They sell them in mile increments and you can travel to any destination for a year with as many stops and starts as you want as long as you don't exceed the miles. I would focus mainly on Europe and a side trip to Australia.
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!!!
You could update mine when you have a chance, baby Ryan was born on 12/31/10
If money were no object, I'd LOVE to sail around the world. Actually, it could just do circles in the Atlantic and I wouldn't care, I just love to cruise!
DD (5 years old) from IUI in 2012
TTC 3rd and final!: IUI #1 in progress!
Update: I have my colposcopy coming up next week.
QOTW: I would take a looong cruise around the Mediterranean!
Congrats AimeeL!! What a cutie!
Update: in the 2ww. Not really feeling positive about it having worked, but feeling okay with that...today. That's all I can ask for.
QOTW: Assuming money is not an object, I don't have to work and neither does DH
I think we'd stay in Europe longer and continue to explore the area and trips as we like. Flying first class, of course! There are a lot of places I would like to go, but I've been really happy and feel fortunate that we've gotten to see/do as much as we have.
Could you add me to this group? I'm new to this whole thing. Just received info that husband has no sperm in SA. Going to do a testicular biopsy to see if anything is there. Glad to know there are other out there going through the same thing.
Thanks!
Welcome Jodesta! If you have any questions please feel free to ask. There are quite a few of us whose DH's have had biopsies.
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!!!
Aimee I will update your status when I get home. He is such a little cutie! Congrats!!
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!!!
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!!!
Hey Ladies...
So I am only spotting now, so I think that is a good thing. I am getting my beta done again tomorrow to see if I am down to or close to zero. I am hoping that it is so I can go through this cycle and try again!! Probably sometime in April.
QOTW: I don't really know what my "dream vacation" would be. I honestly have never really thought about it thoroughly because of money. I don't usually like to get my hopes up. I still have never been on a cruise, so it might be that - with lots of awesome excursions and an equal amount of relaxation!!
TTC since 2004
DX: Azoospermia
3 unmedicated IUI's, 1 with Clomid - all unsuccessful. Moving on to DIVF #1-BFP 5dp5dt!!! 1st Beta 1/23- 269!! Beta #2 1/26 - 882!!! Beta #3 1/30- 4,250!!! 1st ultrasound 2/10 showed TWINS!!! Found out on May 2nd we are having BOYS!
hey there! I am on day CD6 and day 2 of clomid 100mg, for the CCT, I have another ultrasound and monitoring to be done this coming Monday...I am supposed to test with the opk on day 12 (but I will start testing before...lol just in case...) then we will do the trigger and the d-iui, hopefully around this time next week!!! YAY! am excited...
The clomid is making me feel loopy. I feel weird stuff happening in my ovary areas... I guess it is the side effects...
Welcome new members!
oh yeah- dream vacation- back to Greece!
We finally got a lot of answers and will be starting our first IVF with this cycle coming up.
My husband went from having 0 sperm in august and october to having 800,00 with his last analysis. His urologist suggested us taking some time to give clomid to work for him and it did. Of course he is no where near "normal" count, but finally has enough to do IVF/ISCI.
He went today for another analysis so it can befrozen just incase he doesn't produce enough the day of my ER<
As for vacation, I would love to go to the french polynesia, followed by a trip to italy, spain, portugal and ireland! I would love to tavel all over the world!
Hugs to all us ladies who have to deal with azoo!
Update: Still waiting on AF to show up... of all times to not be timely this is it. Ugh serisouly I just want to get this cycle going already!
QOTW:
If money were no object i would plan a year or two long trek to every country across the world!!!
Busy, Busy tonight!
Welcome Ann679, Ambie0611 and jodesta!
Kuleama and Hitchedin- good luck next week.
thundercats- Hugs and I hope you can try again soon.
gervaisj6- good luck next week!
Tete17- that is very exciting to be starting your first IVF cycle
Update on me- Finally talked to Uro Monday night. We have a new game plan. Appointment on April 25th at his new facility. We will go early for blood work and S/A. They will have results by our 2pm appointment. Depending on results, we will either freeze here at our clinic and use for IVF or schedule mTESE for May 26th. We are not doing mTESE and IVF together at the same time now. Logistics suck and the clinic he works with down there are getting the same results with frozen and live. So if there's no sperm from mTESE we will move on to D-IUI. If there are we will probably work with the clinic down there for a Summer IVF cycle. It feels so good to have answers and a plan set up.
QOTW: If money were no object, I would love to go to Australia and cruise around Hawaii. We are hoping to go back to Hawaii for our 10 year wedding anniversary.
((HUGS)) thundercats and anyone who needs them.
Congrats Aimee on your little man.
GL & PPV to all cycling.
Update -
FET is set for April 28
QOTW:
D and I would sail on this all over the world
https://www.aboardtheworld.com/
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
Congrats Aimee!!
Update: I went to the perinatal doctor and he advised me that I have Placenta Previa and a blood clotting issue, he put me on Lovenox.
QOTW: I would travel around Europe for months.
Hi ladies,
Sorry for posting late! Update on me, had a threatened miscarriage over the weekend, but had a follow-up u/s yesterday and baby looks good. 162 hpm so they are releasing me to my OB.
QOTW: If money were no object, I'd love to travel around the world on a cruise ship! ::sigh:: Dreams!
Hi ladies!
QOTW: If money were no object all I would do is travel
. I'd love to see more of the Hawaiian islands and travel around europe. I would LOVE to go to Greece.
I thought I had checked in to give an update last week...anyhow we're going to see a new RE in April and most likely undergo IVF. Not sure how they get good sperm out of him (I guess surgically) if they are pretty much non-existent!
My dream vacation is to go to Australia!! First class all the way of course!
Hello all!
Can you add me to this group as well? I would love to KIT with those struggling with the same fertility issue.
DH hasn't actually been dx with Azoo, but SA shows nothing. With his blood levels all WNL, they looked for a blockage of some sort, but still nothing. 4 months of Clomid had no effect (with the exception of a decreased {???} sex drive). Appt with RE on 4/4 for repeat blood draw & SA.
Well wishes everyone's way...
Hi, can I join in?
DH is on Clomid and Arimidex. Waiting 2 - 3 month for another SA and if nothing found going to do a mapping with Dr Turek in San Fransisco. I also have him taking Fertilaid - don't know if it will help but it won't hurt.
Thanks
Hysteroscopy 3/2011 2 Polyps removed 4/2011
DH on Clomid / Arimidex to address hormonal issues - Sperm found July 2011!
IVF #1 September 2011 - ER 9/8/2011- 8R, 5M - icsi - 1 made it to transfer - BFFN :-(
IVF #2 Lucky November 2011 - ER 11/25/2011 - 15 eggs!, 13 mature, 10 fertilized with isci - 7 made it to transfer! Transferred 1 - 8 cell and 2 - 7 cell. BFP!!!!
1st U/S - Twins! 2nd U/S - 3 heartbeats!!! - HOLY COW!!!
Prayers for our take home babies!
2 babies born on 3/27/12 and lost. Last baby born on 3/29/12 and lost at 20 weeks.
My angels grew wings shortly after birth.
Ahava Raisel, Matisyahu Nissim & Zev Chaim - Mommy and Daddy will always love you.
IVF #3 July 2012 - ER 7/17/2012 - 10 R. 5 F. 4 made it to ET
Transferred 2 on 7/20/2012 no snow babies :-(
Beta on 7/31/2012 = BFMFN
A miracle gift expected to come to us through adoption around 9/2012
Baby girl adopted - Birth Mother changed her mind and took the baby back
IVF #4 October 2012 - New RE. Doing PGD Testing. 8 R, 7F, 2 made it to 5 day blast for PDG testing. Both Normal (Thank you G-d!!!) 1 boy and 1 girl
transferred one beautiful 5day blast (girl)
Please G-d the almighty one - let this be our take home baby!
Beta #1 158, Beta #2 318, 1 Absolutely magnificent HB at 175! Thank you G-d!!!
Baby Girl born August 5th. Thank you G-d for our precious miracle.
AMA. PAIF & SAIF always welcome - I need all the prayers I can get!
Hey Pretty... I tried to get DH to take FertilAid, but he could never "remember" to take the pills 3x's/day. How does your DH do it? Let me know if it helps out your SA!
Actually, I hand it to him with a drink (morning and Night) and mid-day I call him to remind him. We may actually never know if it helps because he is on Clomid and Arimidex as well. He will have to repeat his SA in 2 months so I will post his results then. Keep your fingers crossed!
I will keep everyone updated.
Hysteroscopy 3/2011 2 Polyps removed 4/2011
DH on Clomid / Arimidex to address hormonal issues - Sperm found July 2011!
IVF #1 September 2011 - ER 9/8/2011- 8R, 5M - icsi - 1 made it to transfer - BFFN :-(
IVF #2 Lucky November 2011 - ER 11/25/2011 - 15 eggs!, 13 mature, 10 fertilized with isci - 7 made it to transfer! Transferred 1 - 8 cell and 2 - 7 cell. BFP!!!!
1st U/S - Twins! 2nd U/S - 3 heartbeats!!! - HOLY COW!!!
Prayers for our take home babies!
2 babies born on 3/27/12 and lost. Last baby born on 3/29/12 and lost at 20 weeks.
My angels grew wings shortly after birth.
Ahava Raisel, Matisyahu Nissim & Zev Chaim - Mommy and Daddy will always love you.
IVF #3 July 2012 - ER 7/17/2012 - 10 R. 5 F. 4 made it to ET
Transferred 2 on 7/20/2012 no snow babies :-(
Beta on 7/31/2012 = BFMFN
A miracle gift expected to come to us through adoption around 9/2012
Baby girl adopted - Birth Mother changed her mind and took the baby back
IVF #4 October 2012 - New RE. Doing PGD Testing. 8 R, 7F, 2 made it to 5 day blast for PDG testing. Both Normal (Thank you G-d!!!) 1 boy and 1 girl
transferred one beautiful 5day blast (girl)
Please G-d the almighty one - let this be our take home baby!
Beta #1 158, Beta #2 318, 1 Absolutely magnificent HB at 175! Thank you G-d!!!
Baby Girl born August 5th. Thank you G-d for our precious miracle.
AMA. PAIF & SAIF always welcome - I need all the prayers I can get!