Can't seem to get my head clear

[jules87]

DH and I have been TTC since January 2012, just under 3 years. It feels like it's been closer to 6 years though. In this time we have found out that DH has a low sperm count (1/2 of what he should have). We also found out that I have endometriosis.

I decided to go back on the pill because the pain was so bad. I just couldn't do it anymore. I'm so scared that this is it and that we have zero chance of ever conceiving. At this point I don't even know what our options are anymore. I'm supposed to go in for a follow up visit in February and see how I'm doing with the pill.. So I do plan to talk more with my OBGYN then.

However, I was wondering if anyone else is in the same boat.. where there is an issue on both sides causing infertility. have you managed to get pregnant? How far are you willing to go to conceive?

That last question is the one I'm really struggling with. Part of me wants to just give up, but the other part of me will never rest.

I just don't know what to do or even think at this point.

 

[Topanga053]

Hi. :wave:

I haven't, but my parents had fertility issues on both sides. My dad had SA issues and my mom only ovulated once every 12-18 months. They were told they had about a 1 in 6 million chance of conceiving. They got pregnant twice. The first was an early miscarriage and I was the second. My mom had an uneventful pregnancy with me and I was full-term. They had been TTC for years at that point (my mom doesn't even remember how long now, but 5+ is a good estimate). They had just accepted that they were never going to have kids and then I came along. Miracles happen all of the time!! Even when both people have fertility problems. Best of luck to you!!!

 

[spiritbear]

How terrible- I'm so sorry to hear that, Jules. I haven't had endo confirmed but it has been a suspicion of mine and my specialist said that in the case of severe endo, they do IVF and that it can work. I have a friend with very severe endo and she's made a lot of progress managing it with a strict diet that reduces inflammation, lots of yoga and acupuncture. Acupuncture is also a natural way that can be effective in increasing sperm count too, I read.

And, the previous poster is right, miracles do happen

Focus on taking good care of yourself and update your doctor soon- hopefully there will be some good news. Wishing you the best