Dealing with azoospermia?
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Thanks Debs, yes hopefully somebody can give me an idea. 
MumandDad - your poor OH, it is so shit having to deal with this, but we can only guess what our OH's are really truly going through.
It sounds to me like your OH is saying he doesnt want kids as a way of coping, I am sure it is just a stage he is going through and it will pass when he can cope better.
My OH sperm tests have come back with no sperm, a scan showed nothing definate so the ultrasound is the next step. He has gone from ignoring there is an issue, pretending nothing is going on, to feeling down, being angry (at me sometimes) to researching and looking to the future. It really is a journey, as cheesey as that sounds.
x
MumandDad - your poor OH, it is so shit having to deal with this, but we can only guess what our OH's are really truly going through.
It sounds to me like your OH is saying he doesnt want kids as a way of coping, I am sure it is just a stage he is going through and it will pass when he can cope better.
My OH sperm tests have come back with no sperm, a scan showed nothing definate so the ultrasound is the next step. He has gone from ignoring there is an issue, pretending nothing is going on, to feeling down, being angry (at me sometimes) to researching and looking to the future. It really is a journey, as cheesey as that sounds.
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Hi Deb, Yep they have mentioned HCG to us too but i just dont know why they havent given us an ultrasound! how are they to know its not something like a tumour! how did your ultrasound go?
Hi WANBMUM, my oh had an ultrasound, i wasnt allowed in (god knows why- his poor little face when he found he had to go on his own
) anyways its was an ultrasound scan of testicles and the bit above the willy (what on earth is that called? lol) its to check for the grain of the testicled and size etc. i know that they do touch your willy a bit and move it around and out of the way. OH said he had to hold it up out of the way with a paper towel and he felt lik an idiot whilst this women 'played with his balls'.
I knew what was going to happen but have found it best not to tell him whats coming as if he knows someone is going to be messing he will just worry and talk himself out of going. our ultrasound came back ok, they also check all the tubes are there correctly!
so sorry alot fo you are going through a hardtime at the moment. we went through the same thing in fact at one of fertility appointments the doctor asked my OH if she could bring some nurses in whilst she examined his privates. and he was like 'i would rather you didnt, i have 6 different doctors examine me and its embarrassing and they all say the same thing'. now we see a male endocronologist doctor who he feelsw much more comfortable with and takes him into another room.
It sounds easy to say, we found out April '10 so its been like 13 months for us and 2.5 years of trying and it is getting easier, we are much more chilled out about things although sometimes a bit frustrated about the waiting lists but as a couple we are good. infact we joke now 'ah its not so bad right now look at all the time and money we have to ourselves' we make sure we enjoy the benefits of not having children so that it is not the be all and end all of our lives.
it is a grieving process and everyday it gets a little bit easier. My oh really felt like absolute shit and went through the whole leave me for a real man who can give you children. all you care about is having a child not who its with. etc etc. its a massive shock for them! i dont know how i would cope if it was me.
What i have learnt is they are men, they dont want to know all the facts and processes and to talk about it every night. they know they dont make any sperm belive me it will be all they think about. but oh has trust in me and my research that i know what i amtalking about when we see the doctors. it a scary time and they want to feel safe. and men hate talking about most things so something like this will be even worse for them. i know he is thinking about it, we cant make the doctors move any quicker so no point going over it. i wanted to talk about it at first because it was all i could think about but honestly it really does get easier. You get through the frist bit and your just so close for having gone through this massive thing together. and i think turn out to be much better parents in the long run we have waited so long for a baby, will have very loving parents when they get here.
you will both cry, say it isnt fair, get angry. but it will get easier to deal with. promise
xx
Hi WANBMUM, my oh had an ultrasound, i wasnt allowed in (god knows why- his poor little face when he found he had to go on his own
) anyways its was an ultrasound scan of testicles and the bit above the willy (what on earth is that called? lol) its to check for the grain of the testicled and size etc. i know that they do touch your willy a bit and move it around and out of the way. OH said he had to hold it up out of the way with a paper towel and he felt lik an idiot whilst this women 'played with his balls'.I knew what was going to happen but have found it best not to tell him whats coming as if he knows someone is going to be messing he will just worry and talk himself out of going. our ultrasound came back ok, they also check all the tubes are there correctly!
so sorry alot fo you are going through a hardtime at the moment. we went through the same thing in fact at one of fertility appointments the doctor asked my OH if she could bring some nurses in whilst she examined his privates. and he was like 'i would rather you didnt, i have 6 different doctors examine me and its embarrassing and they all say the same thing'. now we see a male endocronologist doctor who he feelsw much more comfortable with and takes him into another room.
It sounds easy to say, we found out April '10 so its been like 13 months for us and 2.5 years of trying and it is getting easier, we are much more chilled out about things although sometimes a bit frustrated about the waiting lists but as a couple we are good. infact we joke now 'ah its not so bad right now look at all the time and money we have to ourselves' we make sure we enjoy the benefits of not having children so that it is not the be all and end all of our lives.
it is a grieving process and everyday it gets a little bit easier. My oh really felt like absolute shit and went through the whole leave me for a real man who can give you children. all you care about is having a child not who its with. etc etc. its a massive shock for them! i dont know how i would cope if it was me.
What i have learnt is they are men, they dont want to know all the facts and processes and to talk about it every night. they know they dont make any sperm belive me it will be all they think about. but oh has trust in me and my research that i know what i amtalking about when we see the doctors. it a scary time and they want to feel safe. and men hate talking about most things so something like this will be even worse for them. i know he is thinking about it, we cant make the doctors move any quicker so no point going over it. i wanted to talk about it at first because it was all i could think about but honestly it really does get easier. You get through the frist bit and your just so close for having gone through this massive thing together. and i think turn out to be much better parents in the long run we have waited so long for a baby, will have very loving parents when they get here.
you will both cry, say it isnt fair, get angry. but it will get easier to deal with. promise
xx
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neither hubby or I have had an ultrasound. i had the delightful 'dildo cam' but not much else apart from blood tests. i can't remember exactly what they said but hubby's blood test results weren't consistent with a blockage so they said no need for ultrasound
i really like what you've said there - my hubby is exactly the same
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Yeh its scarse in my house too. Im struggling to loose my last two stone aswell
Scarse would be good! twice in 16 months here
I guess it must really affect them mentally
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Thanks so much waitingginger It was more for me i wanted to know what happens, he was told they would be inserting something into his penis, so not sure why or what for. I guess like everything on this journey we will learn in time.
Do u guys go with your oh's for his appointments. I havent i guess bevause of work for me but also my oh is so independant i dont think he would let me. Is that weird?
you have spoken so much truth of what we are going through. Even though our hearts are breaking, we feel positive as we seem to be on the same page, at the moment anyway.
It is some rollercoaster
It was more for me i wanted to know what happens, he was told they would be inserting something into his penis, so not sure why or what for. I guess like everything on this journey we will learn in time. Do u guys go with your oh's for his appointments. I havent i guess bevause of work for me but also my oh is so independant i dont think he would let me. Is that weird?
you have spoken so much truth of what we are going through. Even though our hearts are breaking, we feel positive as we seem to be on the same page, at the moment anyway.
It is some rollercoaster
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I always go to the appts with hubby. He says he wants me there because I know what I'm talking about and understand a lot of it and know what to ask - I'm glad because he doesn't often take info in very well (like most men!). I just go out of the room if it's an examination - even though it's behind a curtain. He says there's no need for me to and that he doesn't have a problem with it but I just think maybe it's a bit easier for him. Mind you, as he says, how many women can say they've sat in a room whilst another bloke fiddles with their husbands bits!? 
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Yeh its scarse in my house too. Im struggling to loose my last two stone aswell
Scarse would be good! twice in 16 months here
O thats not good we have gone from every day to once a month x
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I GIVE UP WHAT A WASTE OF TIME
our appointment was at 9 and we got seen at 9:45 we was the head consultants first appointment!!!
His words where yep aszoospermia we need to do chromozone testing which will probably come back normal...
I asked what would happen if they did and he said u better loose weight quick......FFS IM TRYING TO
then he took matt for an examination as he has a lump in his testical and he said its a varacus vain and it wont be the problem ( but dont the swell!)
I asked what else we can do he said nothing at all so i asked about the scans and sperm retreval and be shrugged his shoulders grrrrrrrr i was cryi g my eyes out by this time..
He was the bloody head of the fertility center!!!!
Then he said he had recieved me notes from the birth of my son and the post mortem results..... Well i was told i would be classed as high risk in my next pregnancy (more scans once month probably and deliver at 35 weeks) and he said well i suppose we can give you one extra scan
I give up now i really do
o how long does it take to get the chromozone results??
I feel like curling up in a ball and crying :'-(
our appointment was at 9 and we got seen at 9:45 we was the head consultants first appointment!!!
His words where yep aszoospermia we need to do chromozone testing which will probably come back normal...
I asked what would happen if they did and he said u better loose weight quick......FFS IM TRYING TO
then he took matt for an examination as he has a lump in his testical and he said its a varacus vain and it wont be the problem ( but dont the swell!)
I asked what else we can do he said nothing at all so i asked about the scans and sperm retreval and be shrugged his shoulders grrrrrrrr i was cryi g my eyes out by this time..
He was the bloody head of the fertility center!!!!
Then he said he had recieved me notes from the birth of my son and the post mortem results..... Well i was told i would be classed as high risk in my next pregnancy (more scans once month probably and deliver at 35 weeks) and he said well i suppose we can give you one extra scan
I give up now i really do
o how long does it take to get the chromozone results??
I feel like curling up in a ball and crying :'-(
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Oh hun that's dreadful! I would seriously put in a complaint - they are dealing with vulnerable people here, not just a number on a piece of paper 
and I would ask to see someone else next time
With regard to the chromosome testing, I'm not sure how long it takes because we just had our results at our next appt.
With regard to the varicose vein - from what the FS says it sounds like a varicocele (google it if you haven't already hun) and that is very definitely a cause of infertility / azoospermia. Maybe his examination showed it wasn't big enough for it to be an issue - I don't know
but I would request to see someone else and get a second opinion
Sending you hugs hun
and I would ask to see someone else next timeWith regard to the chromosome testing, I'm not sure how long it takes because we just had our results at our next appt.
With regard to the varicose vein - from what the FS says it sounds like a varicocele (google it if you haven't already hun) and that is very definitely a cause of infertility / azoospermia. Maybe his examination showed it wasn't big enough for it to be an issue - I don't know
but I would request to see someone else and get a second opinion Sending you hugs hun
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Hi everybody
I'm so glad to have found this thread.
We found out yesterday that DH's SA showed no sperm and he had a repeat one done yesterday afternoon, the results of which confirm azoospermia.
We're both absolutely and utterly devastated. Unfortunately after the initial shock we've both been incredibly tearful and had to leave work early today because we were both under too much strain and trying to put on a brave face. We feel like we're grieving. I can't remember ever crying this much and just feeling so overwhelmingly sorry and sad for DH.
We're not sure about the cause, although DH appears to have certain physical characteristics that fit with Klinefelter's Syndrome, so we'll be mentioning that to our GP when we see them on Monday.
I assume they'll take bloods and perhaps refer him for a scan as the next step?
I'll be subscribing to this thread and will update as and when we get any news.
Wishing you all so much luck and health and happiness.
xx
I'm so glad to have found this thread.
We found out yesterday that DH's SA showed no sperm and he had a repeat one done yesterday afternoon, the results of which confirm azoospermia.
We're both absolutely and utterly devastated. Unfortunately after the initial shock we've both been incredibly tearful and had to leave work early today because we were both under too much strain and trying to put on a brave face. We feel like we're grieving. I can't remember ever crying this much and just feeling so overwhelmingly sorry and sad for DH.We're not sure about the cause, although DH appears to have certain physical characteristics that fit with Klinefelter's Syndrome, so we'll be mentioning that to our GP when we see them on Monday.
I assume they'll take bloods and perhaps refer him for a scan as the next step?
I'll be subscribing to this thread and will update as and when we get any news.
Wishing you all so much luck and health and happiness.
xx
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Hope youre all OK. I have an update so I'm off to update my journal now xx
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Welcome silverbell. I'm so sorry to hear about your news but glad that you found us I have to admit I hate seeing a new name on this thread because I know it means that another couple are having to deal with this
I don't know much about klinefelter's syndrome, but have read that sperm retrieval can be quite successful so I hope it's good news for you.
We all understand what you're going through and it might help you to read through this whole thread if you get some time - you will see that you are definitely not alone, because right now, I know it's easy to feel like you are.
Where abouts in the UK are you? xx
I have to admit I hate seeing a new name on this thread because I know it means that another couple are having to deal with this I don't know much about klinefelter's syndrome, but have read that sperm retrieval can be quite successful so I hope it's good news for you.
We all understand what you're going through and it might help you to read through this whole thread if you get some time - you will see that you are definitely not alone, because right now, I know it's easy to feel like you are.
Where abouts in the UK are you? xx
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Hi deb and thank you. I know what you mean - it's so sad to see so many people on this thread, although comforting to know we are all here for one another.
We live just off the south coast near Portsmouth. I note you're from Brum. That's where I was born and brought up.
We live just off the south coast near Portsmouth. I note you're from Brum. That's where I was born and brought up.
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Hi,
I'm hoping to join your thread as I'm also dealing with the news that my hubby has azoospermia and I really need to speak to other people who are going through it.
We found out on 30th December and were completely shocked and devastated.. I didn't even know the condition existed and I cried for days. We had been TTC for 2 years. Since then he has had blood tests done for hormone levels etc, which all came back fine, so the doctor said that there is no reason for him to have no sperm. But .. he had the op last week to retrieve sperm but sadly there was nothing there. I'd got my hopes up after the doctor saying the above and really wish I hadn't now.
Hubby is doing ok, but he keeps saying sorry and he feels that he has let me, and our families down. So our only options now are sperm donor, adoption or be childless.. which is not an option for me. We are veering towards the SD option, but i'm dreading what is ahead of us now in terms of decisions we have to make, and the feelings we are going to have throughout the SD process and the rest of our lives (and the babies if it is successful!)
I'm so upset about it, and can't get my head around the fact that I will never have my gorgeous husband's babies. But we're trying to stay positive, as hard as it is..
any advice on how to cope with this would be great..
x
I'm hoping to join your thread as I'm also dealing with the news that my hubby has azoospermia and I really need to speak to other people who are going through it.
We found out on 30th December and were completely shocked and devastated.. I didn't even know the condition existed and I cried for days. We had been TTC for 2 years. Since then he has had blood tests done for hormone levels etc, which all came back fine, so the doctor said that there is no reason for him to have no sperm. But .. he had the op last week to retrieve sperm but sadly there was nothing there. I'd got my hopes up after the doctor saying the above and really wish I hadn't now.
Hubby is doing ok, but he keeps saying sorry and he feels that he has let me, and our families down. So our only options now are sperm donor, adoption or be childless.. which is not an option for me. We are veering towards the SD option, but i'm dreading what is ahead of us now in terms of decisions we have to make, and the feelings we are going to have throughout the SD process and the rest of our lives (and the babies if it is successful!)
I'm so upset about it, and can't get my head around the fact that I will never have my gorgeous husband's babies. But we're trying to stay positive, as hard as it is..
any advice on how to cope with this would be great..
x
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Hi Jenny
You are very welcome here
I'm so sorry you and your husband are going through this. There are a few women on here who have gone / are going down the SD route so they will be able to give you lots of advice.
Are you in the UK? Do you have a note of your husband's hormone levels?
I'm glad that you and your husband are able to agree that SD is a possibility - my husband is totally against it (thanks largely to his aunt! - but that's a long story)
Take some time to read through this thread if you get a chance. This is a great group of women who will support you through your journey
Keep in touch xx
You are very welcome here
I'm so sorry you and your husband are going through this. There are a few women on here who have gone / are going down the SD route so they will be able to give you lots of advice.
Are you in the UK? Do you have a note of your husband's hormone levels?
I'm glad that you and your husband are able to agree that SD is a possibility - my husband is totally against it (thanks largely to his aunt! - but that's a long story)
Take some time to read through this thread if you get a chance. This is a great group of women who will support you through your journey
Keep in touch xx
