Bad news, dual factor infertility...need encouragement

[Chialla]

My husband and I have been actively ttc for 1 year following 6 months of being off protection. We had our first specialist appointment and were prepared for some problems but are a little shaken by what we heard. My HSG showed that I have hydrosalpinx or basically toxic water filling one tube and will have to have surgery to have it removed. Currently the toxicity is dripping into my uterus and would kill any embryos that developed.

That news made me take a big breath but I thought okay we can do this I still have one tube. However, the doctor then informed us that my husband's sperm count was 6 million, much lower than average and that it also had only fair motility.

I feel like I could process one or the other but both has rocked me a little. We are looking at doing at minimum a surgery and IUI but most likely will need IVF. I know so many of you are dealing with similar things and I guess I just need some hugs from people who understand. I am pretending to everyone that I am fine and am just happy to have a plan of action. Reality is I am devastated and scared.

 

[sugarpuff]

i'm sorry to hear about your diagnoses my husband and i also have fertility issues and we have so far managed to have one child (are currently long term ttc our second child after llttc our first)

i have severe endo which i had to have major surgery to rid as much as possible, my husband's last SA was 9 million with 9% morphology and very low motility too (i always forget that percentage for some reason !). we were originally referred for ivf with icsi first time around as they didn't think we'd conceive but we managed on my second cycle after surgery whilst i was taking letrozole.

we've been ttc again for 16 months now (i think..) but are thinking about calling it a day soon - we're super lucky to have our wonderful daughter already

hopefully once you've had the surgery you'll have a much better chance - the SA is certainly able to achieve pregnancy, big hugs and good luck xx

 

[cooch]

Having that tube removed will definitely increase your chances, maybe try IUI first. You can still def conceive with it removed and you chances will probably go up. I wouldn't head straight for IVF. Good luck xx

 

[Armywife84]

Once that tube is cleared, you stand a fair chance at IUI with a low count.

Even me and my DH, with low count, motility, and endo stand a chance at a couple of IUIs.

It's hard to hear that you have 2 strikes against you and that your chances of conceiving naturally are relatively low, so make sure you take the time to grieve over it. Once that has passed, then get ready to look into alternative options.