Dealing with azoospermia?

[rdleela]

Miki, if you get your OPK surge on Friday, the egg doesn't release until 24-36 hours after the surge, so let's say maybe Saturday night or Sunday morning. Then the egg does survive about 24 hours, as well, so you could have a shot with an IUI done on Monday morning. BUT in my opinion, not the best shot, cause the sperm have a TON of miles to make after that IUI to get to the egg, but the egg in that case will have traveled fairly far down the fallopian tube already and the IUI puts the sperm a few miles ahead.

So it's a shot, but not the best shot, I do think the best shot is to do the IUI the day after your OPK surge, that gives the sperm the best chance to travel all those miles to the perfectly ripe egg.

I hope you get that surge on Saturday or Sunday instead!!

 

[sharon99]

Gem, I'm sorry I don't have any words of wisdom re: the herbs. It's awful that we have to make these kinds of decisions, isn't it? I hope you're able to find a solution that brings you peace of mind (and doesn't make you go broke). I'm thinking of you & following along with fingers crossed and lots of hope.

Miki, I have to agree with others- if you get a Friday positive, Monday might be too late. My clinic had me come in the day after my + OPK. The one that worked, I got my positive around 11 am or noon, and I had the IUI the next morning around 9 am. I usually only get one +, though- I'm not sure if that makes a difference. If you can't find another clinic and you DO surge over the weekend, maybe you'd just have to wait until the next month? (not fun, I know). The first month we were ready, I never got a positive OPK- I got two *almost* positives. I didn't want to gamble close to $1000 on "almost", so I just scrapped it and waited until the next month. It's hard when you're impatient to get things going... but in the end, I remember enjoying that month. Because I had been so stressed, the "forced" 3 or so weeks of not thinking about eggs, sperm, etc. were very relaxing! Here's hoping for a nice Sunday or Monday surge for you!

 

[BettiS]

Hi ladies.

After 19 months of me obsessively researching ICSI, DH had his testicular biopsy last Monday and no sperm was found.

We are okay. Now at least we know that using a donor is in our not too distant future.

But I now know nothing about IUI...can the ladies who have been through it, please explain the CYCLE to me from day 1 till your pregnancy test (not the actual IUI procedure...plenty of info about that all over).

DH is still a little sensitive about things but I expect we will try dIUI towards the end of 2014. Thank you for all your prayers!

 

[bubumaci]

Hi Betti! Welcome to the thread - I am sorry, that you have to be here - I am sure you will find the advice and support you need here though. It is a fantastic network of ladies. I'm afraid I can't help you, as I have had no experience with IUI at all, but lots of women I am sure can help!

 

[Mikihob]

Thanks for all the advice ladies. I appreciate all the information and the experiences. I should start my period today or tomorrow and then Clomid. I am feeling hopeful about the DIUI and impatient at the same time. lol.

 

[nicole_rc]

We did 3 IUIs. Counts ranged from 20 mill - 84 post wash. Last Sat I went to do my 4th IUI when the nurse said all the sperm were dead and there were only some and not enough anyway. My hubs has not changed Anything!!! So my dr said it may have been a fluke or the cup so tonight we did a home sperm test and it showed up negative which means his count is somewhere under 20 million. I can't stop crying!! I thought we were so close to having our baby and now I'm freaking out if we even have any sperm!!!

Has this happened to anyone else? Normal counts to none?

 

[Miraclbaby]

hey girls just wanted to check up on u. hope u have great week. I m getting nervous and excited...we are starting our first IVF around may 15th.

babydust to all of u

 

[bubumaci]

We did 3 IUIs. Counts ranged from 20 mill - 84 post wash. Last Sat I went to do my 4th IUI when the nurse said all the sperm were dead and there were only some and not enough anyway. My hubs has not changed Anything!!! So my dr said it may have been a fluke or the cup so tonight we did a home sperm test and it showed up negative which means his count is somewhere under 20 million. I can't stop crying!! I thought we were so close to having our baby and now I'm freaking out if we even have any sperm!!!

Has this happened to anyone else? Normal counts to none?

Hi Nicole, sorry, I can't help you there. We have never had a normal count. Perhaps DH should see a urologist, to find out what is going on? I would doubt that it is a permanent situation, if you have otherwise always had healthy and abundant sperm!

hey girls just wanted to check up on u. hope u have great week. I m getting nervous and excited...we are starting our first IVF around may 15th.

babydust to all of u

Hey Miraclbaby, congrats on getting started soon. Fingers tightly crossed for you and heaps of

 

[sharon99]

Betti, I'm sorry that the biopsy yielded no sperm. It sounds like you are both coming to peace with donor, however. Once we got over the "hump" of deciding to just do it and we got started, we both started feeling a lot better about it.

I'm not sure if my experience is what you're looking for, because my dIUI cycles were unmedicated. So, it followed the pattern of "normal" couples! Waiting for a positive ovulation test, then the IUI the next day. My clinic only did 1 IUI; I've heard of others doing 2 per cycle. I think the *exact* protocol will vary greatly from person to person, and what kind of meds your doctor wants you to try. They will give you a full breakdown of what meds to take and when, I am sure. Sorry I can't be more helpful!

Sorry Nicole- DH's tests were always abnormal here, too.

Good luck, Miraclbaby!

 

[Mikihob]

My period never started. I was counting on that to start my next round of Clomid so that the DIUI would be timed perfectly. Well even though the serum progesterone said I ovulated, I am not sure now.

I am devastated. We finally get moving in the right direction just to get shot back down to square one.

My OB/GYN is doing all that he knows how to do. I think to move into Femara w/HCG or injectables w/HCG he will have to consult the RE in Seattle. I love my doctor so much. He has been my doctor since 2007 and found my PCOS after so many doctors couldn't figure it out.

Alaska sucks for infertility. No fertility clinics, no sperm banks, no RE's, NOTHING!! So frustrated. I am having a hard time not crying every minute of every day. DH has been super moody since coming off his testosterone but its getting worse. Maybe it's just getting to me more because I feel so alone and defeated.

Thank you all for being a shoulder to cry on and talking things out with me. It's nice to know I have people supporting me. DH doesn't like to talk about the infertility or treatment options or anything. He just listens to what I have to say and says OK and moves onto the next thing. I know he hears me and remembers what I say but he doesn't like to discuss it.

If no period by Monday-officially calling my doctor and canceling the DIUI. Here's to hoping I start!

 

[bubumaci]

Oh Miki, so sorry to hear that! Fingers tightly crossed for you Sweetie!!!
It is great that you have such a good Dr. and that you trust and rely on him - so important!
We are always here for you - it is not easy for the men on this journey and often they don't get our need to talk ...

 

[deafgal01]

miki hang in there. This is tough time for you. I hope af starts soon for u. I don't want mine and would give u mine if I could.

 

[MBABY2014]

Sorry to hear Miki- stay strong!

How is everyone else?
All the pregos still doing well??

 

[Stinas]

Lots of & to everyone!!

 

[bubumaci]

I second that!!
and

On Friday, I got to see Pünktchen again Really incredible, looking at the foetus from various angles! From above, I could clearly see the two hemispheres of its brain (unbelievable) and then from the side, two little paddle hands and feet (which incidentally, were pedalling away. Kind of incredible seeing the movement and not feeling it!). Heart was beating away beautifully and I get to see how things are in two more weeks (when I decide about our long-haul trip a few days later)...

 

[Rainbow123]

Hello ladies.
Just to let you know that DH had his mTESE last Wednesday and sadly they didn't find any sperm. We both thought we were mentally prepared for this, but has been a difficult few days. I'm very lucky that DH is open to talking about things though, and can tell when I'm looking a bit low. He'll prod me into talking, I'll cry, talk about it some more together, then feel a little bit better. It's a strange grieving process as it's like I'm grieving for the babies which would have had his eyes, or his cheeky grin, but they were never meant to be, so strange. Slowly coming to terms with it anyway.
So onto Plan B. We'll be talking to our FS next Friday to plan IUI with donor sperm. It looks like we might be able to try our first cycle mid May, but that's provided we start looking for DS in time.
Hope everyone's ok.
Love to all XXXXX

 

[bubumaci]

Hello ladies.
Just to let you know that DH had his mTESE last Wednesday and sadly they didn't find any sperm. We both thought we were mentally prepared for this, but has been a difficult few days. I'm very lucky that DH is open to talking about things though, and can tell when I'm looking a bit low. He'll prod me into talking, I'll cry, talk about it some more together, then feel a little bit better. It's a strange grieving process as it's like I'm grieving for the babies which would have had his eyes, or his cheeky grin, but they were never meant to be, so strange. Slowly coming to terms with it anyway.
So onto Plan B. We'll be talking to our FS next Friday to plan IUI with donor sperm. It looks like we might be able to try our first cycle mid May, but that's provided we start looking for DS in time.
Hope everyone's ok.
Love to all XXXXX

Rainbow, I am so sorry they couldn't find anything on Wednesday! totally get the grieving you are going through and am sending warmest cuddles!
I also think that you are both very strong to move onto the next stage, accepting the journey. You will be fantastic parents. And I think it is great, how your DH can read you and is so supportive! Sounds like you have a strong relationship
I hope you will be able to move forward quickly with the next step... Imagine, next month already
xxxx

 

[deafgal01]

Oh Rainbow.

I've given my notice to my full time job so Soon I will be reducing my hours to just two part time jobs. I don't know if that will help me get pregnant. I hadn't looked into home insemination yet but I will check out the forums for that here since you're right- they may have some wisdom or tips.

 

[rdleela]

Rainbow, I am SO, so sorry they didn't find any sperm...take all the time you need to grieve your husbands biological children...and take care of your hubby; it sounds like he is being super strong for you, and I'm so happy he is willing to go the donor sperm route with you, but take care of him none-the-less. I'm looking forward to following along in your journey with donor sperm! xoxo

 

[Stinas]

Rainbow - Im sorry they didn't find anything....but happy you guys are able to talk about the next steps! You will both love the baby no matter what!

DG - Yay for slowing down work wise! Sometimes you need it! I know, I'm love working like a nut case. lol Just did my last day yesterday after I kept extending it....super upset to leave, but my body couldn't handle the crazy hours anymore.