Dealing with azoospermia?

[BrandyRelax]

Mo - I'm so sorry to hear about the loss.

BettiS - that sounds like it's doing something! Is your hubby still doing SA's to check in case just one or two might come out on their own? My FS suggested that my hubby go once a week until the TESE so that he has the best chance of preventing the surgery (because I hear recovery is not fun at all!).

 

[Briss]

we lost our azo baby today

I am so sorry for your loss

 

[snd80]

SOOOOO sorry Mo!!!!!!!

Life is so FREAKING unfair!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

to you and your DH!!!!

 

[deafgal01]

Oh Mo That's awful

 

[Chickensoup85]

Mo, I am so sorry for your loss. I can't imagine how heartbroken you must be. x

 

[silverbell]

Mo I am so incredibly heartbroken to hear this. I cannot imagine how you must feel after all you've both been through.

Thinking of you both

 

[rdleela]

Mo, I am so, so sorry to hear about your loss, big hugs!!

I just wanted to drop in and wish everyone the very best for the holidays...this is my second holiday season going through infertility, and I must say, it's not as bad as last year. I wish the best for all of you as you go through this challenging week...and all the best for 2013...

 

[deafgal01]

Happy Holidays to you too rd (and everyone else)! I agree with you on that- the holidays doesn't seem as bad/hard as last year's was.

 

[raelynn]

Mo - I am so sorry for your loss. I know it is a horrible thing to go through and will keep you and your DH in my prayers.

 

[BettiS]

Hi ladies! Happy holidays to all of you!

Got my first tattoo today! It's a butterfly, symbolising strength through fragility. It's my keepsake for this difficult situation above which I intend to rise.

 

[deafgal01]

Betti- do you have a pic of the new tattoo? I'd love to see it!

 

[Briss]

ladies, I have a TMI question, has it ever happened to you that during BD there is no sperm at all, I mean no semen or liquid of any kind coming from your DH? We did not BD for about 3 weeks and then just before O I made hubby BD (the chances of natural TTC are slim but miracles do happen) and he said he came but there was no sperm. We BD the next day and there was plenty. I know that presence of semen does not mean there is many sperm in it but actual absence of semen is worrying me.

 

[silverbell]

ladies, I have a TMI question, has it ever happened to you that during BD there is no sperm at all, I mean no semen or liquid of any kind coming from your DH? We did not BD for about 3 weeks and then just before O I made hubby BD (the chances of natural TTC are slim but miracles do happen) and he said he came but there was no sperm. We BD the next day and there was plenty. I know that presence of semen does not mean there is many sperm in it but actual absence of semen is worrying me.

Hi Briss

This has happened to us on a few occasions, though we've not worried about it as it's not a regular occurence. Maybe once a year? He'll orgasm, but he just doesn't get the ejaculation with it. I figured maybe this happened to most guys. Like I say, I've not worried about it or looked into it as it's happened so rarely. I hope this helps to reassure you?

 

[deafgal01]

Idk- always had semen (even if the sperms are not there). Maybe one of the other ladies can help.

 

[Briss]

Silver, thank you. May be you are right if it's just a one off it's not such a big deal. I think it happened before though may be a few months ago but cant be sure. Sometimes it's really hard to say. is it normal not to have anything coming out of me after BD? I thought it just meant everything got in through the cervix but then I read that only small amount gets in most was supposed to get out.

 

[Soili]

Briss, the amount of ejaculate usually depends on how long was the foreplay and how many times a man was "close", but held it back. So if it was a "quickie", then it's very normal to have very little. It doesn't correspond to how much sperm is in ejaculate, everything that was ready to come out, will come out. It's just will be less or more diluted.

It also depends on how well hydrated he is at the moment and if he's taking any antihistamine (allergy, sinusitis) medication.

Also, abstinence has an effect on total sperm count, but doesn't affect ejaculate volume.

I hope it makes sense It's all because actual sperm and the liquid it's coming out swimming in are produced in different parts. The liquid builds up greatly during sex, sperm is produced constantly, regardless of being aroused or not.

 

[Briss]

soili, thank you very much! we do not have much of a foreplay with hubby's low sex drive I am lucky if we BD at all, sometimes it can take a while but not because he is trying to make it last longer but cos he is not aroused enough to come, sorry for TMI. I did not know that sperm and its liquid come from different places, certainly something to think about

 

[Soili]

Hun, there's no such thing as TMI for me anymore I'm glad it was helpful!

 

[Deb111]

Just wanted to pop in and wish you all a happy new year. I know from experience how hard this time of year can be when you're struggling with infertility. There's been lots of good news in this thread this year and sadly, lots of sad news and new members. I really hope that 2013 brings more good news and some positive progress for those of you still struggling xx

 

[MoBaby]

My DH asked my RE to refer us to another urologist today after my d/c....we still have 3 embryo frozen... RE said why do you need a urologist? You make embryos... He told him that he wanted a more thorough exam to see if he has a blockage from the previous surgeries or if there is something else they can do to increase/improve the sperm coming out as our current one wasn't thorough and never offered any type of examination outside of feeling his testicles then saying we needed to pay 7k, 2k before he would schedule, etc. we got the karyotype and fsh/lh/testosterone (high/normal I think/slightly low) and we thought he could at least have an ultrasound or trial with clomid or tamoxifen. Just in case these 3 don't work out... But re was hesitant to tell him where to go. He never did really make a referral... Why I wonder?? All other reproductive urologist are 2 hours away... Our friend with similar labs does Hcg injections and his sc went up to 3 mil from 0. So I just wonder..