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MI: Genetic Testing

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DH has low count and low motility, and his urologist sent blood work out for genetic testing, which we have to wait 3 weeks for results. I was not at this appointment and my husband is not one to ask too many questions.

Does anyone know if this is typical, and if so what exactly is the doctor testing for? My husband just said "He is testing my chromosomes".  If there is something wrong does that mean our kids would have some kind of condition? I'm very alarmed at the moment and I tried to find information online and didn't come up with too many concrete answers. Any info is greatly appreciated! 


TTC since 4/12 
Me: 32, All clear, DH: 34, low count  
IVF /ICSI: 4/18/13~ OHSS~Freeze-all 
FET #1  6/28/13 BFN 
 FET #2  7/29/13 BFN
FET #3  12/16/13 BFN
*NEW RE*
IVF/ICSI #2  3/18/14 BFP, twins m/c 9w4d
IVF/ICSI #3 08/25/14 BFN
FET #4 10/14 BFN
IVF/ICSI #4 1/23/14 BFP Twins!
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Re: MI: Genetic Testing

  • curlylocks3curlylocks3 member
    If something shows up on the testing they will most likely have you meet with a genetic counselor who can go through the risks/percentages of your children having the same condition. That info can help you make a plan with your RE regarding treatment options.
    Sorry thats sort of vague but since different disorders are inherited differently its kind of hard to be more specific than that.
    Good luck, hope the results come back normal!

    ETA: Sorry, I have no idea if this is typical to test for since we're not dealing with MFI. I recently met with genetics myself though so I thought I could weigh in on that part of your question. 
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  • tptbabetptbabe member
    I think it's pretty standard. I'm thinking he's testing for the microdeletion of the Y chromosome? I don't know much about it, since when DH did it, it didn't come back with abnormal results. He's been tested by 2 different clinics though, so based on that, I'd say it's a pretty common test?
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  • J&D2007J&D2007 member
    I assume karyotyping is being done. It is standard at my RE to get both partners karyotyped. Just a gene screening to make sure you arent a carrier for any genetic disorders.
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  • ManadaManada member

    I had genetic testing done, and now (nearly 2 months later!) am still waiting on the results.

    I think it's standard for trying to get at the bottom of some chromosomally related conditions which can cause IF. 

     

    I too was very alarmed after they did the test, because it felt like a HUGE issue, and the implications of a genetic condition wasn't really something I could wrap my head around.    Honestly - that panic is the reason there are genetic counsellors to explain this stuff at the time of the test, and I'm a little annoyed myself I didn't get offered a chance to ask those questions.

    That said - we have since found out that the odds of anything coming back seriously abnormal are VERY VERY LOW (at least in my case), and running the test is more a matter of due diligence.   

    Good luck with it.  It can be a scary thing to process, but if you RE's office has a counsellor on staff, or a nurse you can ask questions to - they may be a good resource to just run your concerns by while you wait.

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  • crpatecrpate member

    Just because you have low counts doesn't mean theres any genetic problems. Its just one way of ruling out things that could be causing it.

     If theres no family history of genetic issues, I wouldn't stress too much.

     We have azoo and all the genetic stuff came back normal.

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  • KR250222KR250222 member
    Thanks everyone! This journey can be overwhelming at times. Its nice to have the support from this community. We will have results in 26 days!

    TTC since 4/12 
    Me: 32, All clear, DH: 34, low count  
    IVF /ICSI: 4/18/13~ OHSS~Freeze-all 
    FET #1  6/28/13 BFN 
     FET #2  7/29/13 BFN
    FET #3  12/16/13 BFN
    *NEW RE*
    IVF/ICSI #2  3/18/14 BFP, twins m/c 9w4d
    IVF/ICSI #3 08/25/14 BFN
    FET #4 10/14 BFN
    IVF/ICSI #4 1/23/14 BFP Twins!
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