Dealing with azoospermia?

[Bookworm]

Hi Wanbemum - well done for getting through it!! So glad your mum was so positive!

I've told my sister but just don't have it in me to tell my mum - her whole life was/is her children and she is just dying for me to have children 'so that I can be happy' (which is her view on life for the average woman). I feel a lot of pressure from her. We're very close and this is the first time I've kept something like this from her, but I am just about managing my own disappointment right now, I don't think I could handle hers as well.

She's been through a really tough time over the last number of years and I just don't want to put anything else in her way unless it's absolutely necessary...

 

[Sar187]

So glad it went well wanbmum. I think its a huge challenge to stay positive but keeping that little bit of positivity is a great help for our OH's and ourselves.

I don't have any other news yet, still just antsy for our appointment on the 1st.

 

[silverbell]

Glad the telling went well, Wanb.

Can't wait to see Mr Ramsay this Saturday!

Finally we'll have more of an idea as to where we go from here. Even if it's negative at least we'll know more than we know now. Can't wait.

Bring on Saturday!

 

[WANBMUM]

Bookworm - I can understand why your not comfy talking to your mum, it does sound like she has enough on her own plate and she would probably not be the best person to tell for you. maybe in time

Sar187 - yes it is hard to have news inbetween tests, its just a waiting game. Coming from someone who has had to wait 7 weeks for our appointment this friday, it really has gone sooooo quiick. so i hope your time goes quickly.

Silverbell - do you know what Dr Ramsey is going to do this saturday or is it a consultation and learn where to go from here? I hope it goes well for you

I am good, counting down the days til friday. Its a scarey feeling - the unknown.

 

[silverbell]

Silverbell - do you know what Dr Ramsey is going to do this saturday or is it a consultation and learn where to go from here? I hope it goes well for you

It's our first consultation with him or with anybody who knows anything about azoo, so we're very excited about it. We just want to find out what he thinks we should do/try next and then go from there. We've been stuck in limbo for the past 1.5 months since we found out and just want to know where we're at. No idea what he'll suggest (medication or straight to biopsy or something else entirely), but just looking forward to speaking to somebody who knows all about this.

 

[Deb111]

As you will see from my first ticker, our appt at The Lister has been postponed from 9th Aug to 17th Aug

Bookworm and Wanbmum - glad you've been able to confide in someone - it definitely helps.

Thinking of you all xx

 

[WANBMUM]

Yes I can understand why you are so excited to finally speak to someone who is familiar with this whole process. Hope it goes really well

Thanks Deb - Aw I would be so annoyed at appointment times being changed, it is tough enough waiting never mind for it to be postponed.

This is what I am dreading the most about our app on friday, i know they will just reschedule more tests and more waiting will be needed
PMA PMA PMA

 

[Y B AVG]

Hi,
This is my first post. I have no one to talk to (DH is out of town on a business trip) and need some support. I've been happily married for 4 years and have been pregnant 3 times. BFP #1 TTC 1 cycle -m/c, BFP #2 TTC 6 cycles - DD, BFP #3 TTC 2 cycles-ectopic.
We started with an RE a few months ago and the nurse called today and said there were zero sperm in DH's SA. I'm wondering if there was a mistake or if there was an error in the collection.
DH went to a urologist for another issue last year and had an exam and sonogram and they never mentioned any blockage or problems.
I'm so confussed and have a call into the doctor, but would love to hear from those who have been dealing with azoo. Is it more likely that there was something wrong with the sample or that he really has zero sperm? Thanks for your help!

 

[KB38]

Hi Y B Avg, I'm no expert but I'd say if you've been pregnant 3 times recently there is a good chance the SA is wrong. I'm sure they'll order a retest for you (I think they always do) so you'll know one way or the other really soon. In the meantime, try not to stress. Easier said than done I know but I'm sure you'll be fine

 

[KB38]

Hi everyone, well done Wanabemum for telling your mum! Good luck for your upcoming appointment.

I have my fingers crossed for you for Saturday, Silverbell. I hope you find
some direction if not some answers.

I am so very sorry to hear about your appointment Deb111. The waiting is bad enough. What will they be doing when you finally get there?

I don't have much to report today. I've been trying to go about normal life but everything seems different now.

Our doctor's receptionist called today to confirm our appointment for Monday to get all of our results. I already know what they're going to say so I'm really just keen to get it over and done with and move on to the next stage, whatever that might be.

 

[KB38]

PS Deb111, I don't live in the UK. I'm from Australia Sorry I missed your earlier question.

 

[MissAma]

Hi,
This is my first post. I have no one to talk to (DH is out of town on a business trip) and need some support. I've been happily married for 4 years and have been pregnant 3 times. BFP #1 TTC 1 cycle -m/c, BFP #2 TTC 6 cycles - DD, BFP #3 TTC 2 cycles-ectopic.
We started with an RE a few months ago and the nurse called today and said there were zero sperm in DH's SA. I'm wondering if there was a mistake or if there was an error in the collection.

Hi there, a mistake in the SA is very possible and we are keeping our fingers crossed that it isn't Azoo but the good news with your history is that if it is Azoo it would be obstructive and that can be cause by many things all of which are treatable by medicine or surgery and hence you'll get your swimmers back eventually

PS Deb111, I don't live in the UK. I'm from Australia Sorry I missed your earlier question.

Where abouts in Australia? We're hoping to move to WA next year.

Deb111 - read on your diary that you got pushed back. I vividly remember how horrid even a day is when you're waiting for treatment.

Speaking of days and treatment I am back on BnB -to the extent my hectic life allows- as we've decided we're going back to cut our family jewels and extract whatever swimmers we still have to try and make Dara a brother or sister next year so it well and truly feels like the LLLLLLLTTTC roller coaster over again so I was hoping to meet some people although I am sure I will not have treatment till mid next year or so hence all of you will be very pregnant or mummies at that time!

 

[Y B AVG]

Thanks KB38 and MissAma for taking the time to reply! When the nurse called and said the doctor wanted a follow up, I thought she meant a follow up to the SA, but she said no, the doctor wants you to come in to see him for a follow up. We have to wait 3 weeks to see him so, it helps tremendously to know that IF there is any issue it is something that has a fix.

Prayers and FX for happy and healthy babies for everyone!

 

[Sar187]

Y B AVG, I agree with the others who replied in that it could be a bad SA or is something that has a fix. I have a friend who When trying for their 3rd child had an SA with 0 sperm and it ended up being due to medication he was taking. As soon as he stopped the medication his sperm count was back to normal. Good Luck!

 

[Deb111]

I am so very sorry to hear about your appointment Deb111. The waiting is bad enough. What will they be doing when you finally get there?

We've been told to allow a couple of hours. Transvaginal scan for me, SA for hubby, lots of forms to fill in and then appt with consultant to discuss our blood test results and see where we go next - from what I gather we should get results of hubby's SA and my scan whilst we're there
xx

 

[Deb111]

Welcome YB - as other have said, it could be down to medications if he's taking any or a blockage or maybe a faulty SA. I think the fact that you've been pregnant before is a very positive sign. really hoping you get good news soon xx

 

[Y B AVG]

Thanks for the warm welcome. I'm really hoping and praying that there was a problem with the collection. He collected at home and it was almost two hours before he dropped it off, but the instructions said no more than two hours. If not then I hope there is a quick and easy fix. I'm over 35 and DH is older and I don't know if he would be open to surgery since we already have a child. So much to think about over the next three weeks. No one knows we are TTC so, it's good to know you all are out there to listen as we deal with the next chapter in our journey.

 

[tigerlily1975]

Hello everyone

I hope you don't mind me dropping by?

We've been ttc since Jan '11 (came off BCP Nov '10) and as it's been over 6 months and I'm 36 we decided we should see the GP.

We got the test results yesterday and husband has Azoospermia. We're still a little shell-shocked to be honest.

The GP is going to send us to a see a specialist - not sure how long the wait is. He's also suggested adoption and sperm donors as an option, but I can't even think about that right now.

I need to catch-up on all your posts, but I just wanted to drop by



C xx

 

[silverbell]

Hello everyone

I hope you don't mind me dropping by?

We've been ttc since Jan '11 (came off BCP Nov '10) and as it's been over 6 months and I'm 36 we decided we should see the GP.

We got the test results yesterday and husband has Azoospermia. We're still a little shell-shocked to be honest.

The GP is going to send us to a see a specialist - not sure how long the wait is. He's also suggested adoption and sperm donors as an option, but I can't even think about that right now.

I need to catch-up on all your posts, but I just wanted to drop by



C xx

I'm really sorry to see another lady joining this thread, but at the same time I'm glad you've found us. You seem to be handling it very well at the moment and I hope you continue to do so.

Yes, don't worry about adoption or sperm donors yet. There are other things to think about. We are seeing a private specialist this Saturday, after we decided to just see somebody who specialised in this sort of thing.

I really feel for you right now. Any questions or comments, feel free to post away on here. It's great to have the support from those who are going through the same thing.

 

[MissAma]

It is SO unpleasant that the first thing they suggest is Donor or Adoption. Nothing wrong with either but why make people believe there are no alternatives when there are SO many Azospermia babies out there?

If you want a bit of hope tigerlilly1975, a few years ago we were right where you are today, an urologist shook his head and said "well you won't have your own children but donor is always a possibility" and today we spent the day worrying about the impossible-child's chicken pox and researching which IVF clinic we'll make her a brother at!