Lost Newbie.. looking for answers

jamierene · December 2014

After ttc for a year.. my OBGYN decided it was time for a SA. I got the test results back yesterday and it turns out that count (17mil) and mobility are both a little low, but not terrible.

Since I have been seeing a definite temp shift each month and getting positive opks, my OB suggested an unmedicated, unmonitored IUI for our next cycle. I have been going back and forth whether we should do it because I have read a lot of different things saying it really does not increase chances.

It also is the last month my husband and I may be able to ttc due to him leaving for 6 months to attend a police academy. I will see him only on weekends.

I figured why not ask if any of you have been in or know of someone who has had success with this situation.

Help a newbie out :)

MissK23 · December 2014

No experience here, but I wanted to say good luck!

BunnyBerry · December 2014

No reason to do an unmedicated, unmonitored IUI - you have a diagnosed fertility issue, 1 year without success and low sperm count. YH needs a repeat SA and an appointment with a urologist to see if anything can be done to help his counts, and you need testing with an RE to rule out female infertility.

I had 6 years of perfect temps shifts + OPKs with regular cycles - and MH had diagnosed low count, motility, and morph which could explain our issues - but I still had polycystic ovaries and hormone issues interfering with quality of ovulation. Plus a blocked up cervix, adhesions, and endometriosis which all required surgery.

Why do OBs feel the need to do half-assed treatment and just hope for the best?

ETA: Anything below 20mil/mL count greatly reduces the chance of ever getting pregnant naturally, even more so when combined with any motility issues.

deelopi9 · December 2014

HI and welcome! DH was starting the Fire Academy about 8 months into us trying and waiting to see if it happened on its own. I was charting at the time and after 3 months w/ doctors DH was pulled in too many directions and asked if we could wait until after Fire Academy because he was so mentally and physically exhausted from rigorous training that adding TTC too much on his plate.

What I did during that time was find a RE, get my HSG, cd3 bloodwork, lose those extra 10 lbs. The SA we did before he started the academy since we knew he wasn't able to make it during the day to give his sample. Most of the ladies will recommend not doing any more cycles with your OB if you are not monitored. Someone once said and this stuck was RE are the experts in getting you pregnant, OB are experts in keeping you pregnant - who you want on your team? RE go through much longer training/studies than OBs.

It's completely your choice what you want to do, just giving you my 2 cents. Good luck!

SND1231 · December 2014

Welcome, though sorry you have to be here. I don't have anything to add since PP have covered everything I would say. Good luck! Definitely consider going to a RE!

mshandlebar · December 2014

Welcome! It sounds like you've gotten good advice from everyone, and I hope it is helpful. Having to wait to move forward is the worst feeling, whether its because you are waiting for tests, waiting for your husband to not be away doing something awesome like police academy, or waiting for a big stupid a-hole cyst to go away. Nothing about IF is quick. That being said, I think getting all your testing done and possibly trying a few IUIs if they fall on the weekend (or freezing sperm) are all good ways to deal with the waiting time. Best of luck!

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