Coping with the 'Male Factor'

CherryB25 · February 2015

I am new to the bump message boards but could really use some support and thought this would be a great way. I have been TTC for 18 months and after going through the first rounds of fertility testing, we have found out that my husband is the cause. Low count, motility and an alarming 0% morphology. Our doctor says this is likely genetic and not due to lifestyle. My husband will be going to a Urologist soon for further testing but it looks like IUI or IVF may be the only ways we will conceive. However, with such poor sperm quality I am wondering if those procedures have much success when the issue is the male factor. I'd love to hear anyone else's story and if they had success when dealing with these issues. I am also dealing with the sadness that we may never conceive if using his sperm. While I know it is not his fault, I can't help but feel anger & frustration. Within one day of getting our most recent sperm analysis test results, my hopes for family seem to be dwindling.

Looking for any support/thoughts you have!

heathertoni5 · February 2015

I have no advice, but if you need to talk pm me! Try not to take it out on him, I know easier said than done but he's probably just as sad as u! Remember in the end you have each other, don't let your struggle break you apart try to let it bring you closer!

GeorgiaGC · February 2015

We had to go through IVF but it wasn't due to male factor, my fallopian tubes had to be removed. So I totally get the feeling of uncertainty. Not sure if you have FB but there are a lot of support groups on there with woman going through IUI and/or IVF. I'm in a couple different groups. Feel free to message me or ask any questions. We have a 18 month old from an frozen embryo transfer and we're currently going through IVF.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/ChristianIVFSupport/

IVF Support

GeorgiaGC · February 2015

https://www.facebook.com/groups/223599330989755/

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