I am of AMA. All my bloodwork, ultrasounds, xrays show that I have healthy ovaries, was ovulating before medication, and have a good egg reserve for my age. We've had 2 failed IUIs.
Our male fertility is low. My husband has diabetes and had a testicular torsion when young.
Our last washed sample was only 1.61 million. And our first washed sample was just over 3 million. Our clinic states that a healthy donor sample is typically around 10 million.
Because of my age (38) and my husband's results, they are suggesting we take a month off then go to IVF. They said we could try banking samples, freezing, and then combining with a fresh next IUI, however, they said freezing does have an affect on motility which is one of our issues.
IVF would be completely out of pocket and I had bad reactions to the IUI meds and there are so many more for IVF.
Thoughts? The clinic thinks IVF is the best option for us.
Re: Seeking advice - move on to IVF or no
I have friends who where shocked that they'd move me to IVF so quickly and they used the same Doctor as I have. They did more rounds of IUI.
But their DHs didn't have the same challenges as mine. And the doctor was stressing that our male factors will make IUI statistically very hard. But that IVF should have better results.
It's a daunting process to face.
Wishing you some good luck!
My heart is with you and I am wishing you luck as well!
Because of this, they might only find a few dozen (if any) so we will have to do IVF with ICSI. Doing IVF might help you guys in the same way. I know those IUI's can add up $$$, so maybe doing IVF with ICSI would get you guys some nice embryos! Good luck
Never pregnant
Azoospermia
10-23-18 Failed Micro TESE Surgery
https://brokenparents.com/
Never pregnant
Azoospermia
10-23-18 Failed Micro TESE Surgery
https://brokenparents.com/
Thank you for all of the support. We did move on to IVF and are currently PUPO. Blood test next week and fingers crossed!