Dealing with azoospermia?

[tigerlily1975]

Oh, Sar. I loooooved the video and I'm not embarassed to say that I did tear-up!!

C xx

 

[twilliamssbt]

i wish to give all you ladies hope.

after 5 years not trying not preventing, then being told last month natural conception was not going to happen due to 2.7% progressive motility only, I found out today I am actually pregnant. Went to see Endocrinologist yesterday about the fertility treatment too, will be soooo pleased to tell them we don't need it after all

https://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt146/twilliamssbt/eb17534d.jpg

 

[KB38]

Congratulations twilliams ssbt! What a fantastic surprise for you.

I'm sorry I haven't been around much lately. I've been so incredibly frustrated by everything - work and home! I decided I needed some time out but I'm back now more determined than ever to get a result on the home front which is of course sorting DH out. I re-read those articles you emailed to me Silverbell and I've got a new resolve so I gave our GP a bit of a kick today. He's supposed to be finding an appropriately qualified specialist to refer DH too rather than all doctors who don't know what they're talking about that we have been going too but I think its in his too hard basket. I've now suggested a few names and I'm also thinking about emailing Dr Ramsay to see if he can recommend anyone in Australia. I'm not sure how that will go down but I figure nothing ventured, nothing gained.

As for work, I've been trying to stick it out so I get my maternity leave but as that's looking less and less likely to happen anytime soon, I've decided to look around a little bit. I'm not going to make any big decisions whilst I'm in this frame of mind but it'll give me some comfort to know where I sit.

I've also talked DH into planning a holiday with me. We can't really afford it as we've spent soooo much on medical appointments but I really need some headspace and our recent weekend away just wasn't enough!!!

How are you all going???

 

[Bookworm]

Congrats twilliams - you must be over the moon!!!

KB - I guess you've work issues too? Just wanted to send you a big I've been there and it's horrible! I hope you get it all sorted

Loooooved the video - Dumbo is one of my favourite childhood films so it really made me smile... Until the the early cut off (but much like real life then; you assume you know how it's going to go & then BAM!) - for those optimists out there who haven't seen the film she does get her little bundle in the end.

 

[silverbell]

Well, about 1.5 hours ago DH and I found out the reason for his azoospermia.

He does indeed have Klinefelter's Syndrome (sex chromosome disorder/mutation).

Funnily enough I'd said to him I thought it was this after Googling just a few days after we had the azoospermia results confirmed, as I thought he had some of the physical characteristics.

DH is strangely pleased. I think he's relieved to know the cause and that there really wasn't anything he could have done to stop it (I believe it's a fluke at conception, but need to do more research).

He is not a CF carrier and no y-microdeletion abnormalities.

 

[twilliamssbt]

i forgot to say in earlier post, incase anyone did not see oringinal post a few pages back, DH had total azoospermia in 2006 due to Acromegaly - a pituitary gland tumour.

He had a DNA taken on Monday this week to test for the gene for giantism, baby could be a pituitary giant, it can now be treated and prevented but will be DNA tested asap after birth. We are part of a study at St Barts in London into gene abnormalities for families with more than one case of a pituitary tumour. Baby will be monitored every 12 months for life for any type of tumour, which will be enough to prevent any serious implications.

Never ever give up, good luck to you all xx

 

[Bookworm]

Well, about 1.5 hours ago DH and I found out the reason for his azoospermia.

He does indeed have Klinefelter's Syndrome (sex chromosome disorder/mutation).

Funnily enough I'd said to him I thought it was this after Googling just a few days after we had the azoospermia results confirmed, as I thought he had some of the physical characteristics.

DH is strangely pleased. I think he's relieved to know the cause and that there really wasn't anything he could have done to stop it (I believe it's a fluke at conception, but need to do more research).

He is not a CF carrier and no y-microdeletion abnormalities.

glad you got a diagnosis - what does that mean for you guys going forward? I did look at Klinefelter's Syndrome round the time of our azoo diagnosis, but can't remember much of the detail

 

[silverbell]

glad you got a diagnosis - what does that mean for you guys going forward? I did look at Klinefelter's Syndrome round the time of our azoo diagnosis, but can't remember much of the detail

From my limited research it doesn't seem to have any effect on the chances of finding sperm, which is a huge relief. I am checking this with Mr Ramsay by email, but I'm pretty sure this is the case.

Also, I believe there is no chance of 'inheriting' this condition - it is simply a genetic mutation/variation fluke at conception and not something that is inherited, which means we shouldn't have to worry about passing it on if they do find sperm.

Still lots and lots of research to be done by me, as I'd only read up about it fairly briefly prior to today.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Klinefelter's_syndrome

 

[Sar187]

twilliams, Congrats on the BFP, so happy for you! I hope everything goes well with the pregnancy!

KB, I'm with you on the work thing, I absolutely can't stand my job but i'm making decent money and If i switch would probably have to start making quite a bit less than I am now so am sticking it out for the moment. I hope your GP gives you the referral you are looking for this time!

Bookworm, The early cutoff threw me off a little too .

Silverbell, Glad to see you got a diagnosis! Good luck!

 

[Y B AVG]

Hi All!
I wanted to come back to let you know what happened. The diagnosis is oligozoospermia (reduced spem count). Anything under 20 million is considered abnormal and DH had 17 million. DH was a little upset, but thanks to all the information you have shared, I was able to calm him. We are doing IUI next cycle. Thanks for sharing your stories and I wish you all successful pregnancies and healthy babies! I will be checking in on you to see those BFPs and to report one of my own.

Big congrats twilliams.

 

[silverbell]

Congratulations to twilliams

Y B AVG - 17 million instead of 20 million is really not bad at all and a natural pregnancy is still very possible, so that's fantastic news. You'll have to tell your DH how jealous us ladies with azoospermic husbands are.

I do hope to hear about your BFP soon.

 

[KB38]

Y B AVG, you must be so relieved! Very happy for you!!! Can't wait to hear of your BFP soon.

Silverbell, I'm glad you got a diagnosis and happy to hear that DH is doing well. From what I've read, you're absolutely right about your chances of still finding sperm on biopsy (but I'm sure you're way way past that point with your research now )!

Work has been pretty average for me but to be honest, I know I haven't been helping my own cause since DH's azoo diagnosis either.

 

[Bookworm]

Work has been pretty average for me but to be honest, I know I haven't been helping my own cause since DH's azoo diagnosis either.

I can sympathise with that! I just can't seem to focus at all atm! It's a nightmare. My thought's are constantly on counting how long before test results are back and contemplating whether I should contact Dr just to see if any are in Work is suffering a bit I think...

 

[Deb111]

Congratulations twillaims - that's fab news!

Also great news YB

Hope everyone else is doing well xx

 

[wibble wobble]

i wish to give all you ladies hope.

after 5 years not trying not preventing, then being told last month natural conception was not going to happen due to 2.7% progressive motility only, I found out today I am actually pregnant. Went to see Endocrinologist yesterday about the fertility treatment too, will be soooo pleased to tell them we don't need it after all

https://i606.photobucket.com/albums/tt146/twilliamssbt/eb17534d.jpg

congrats hope you have a happy and healthy 9 months (ish) It's really nice to hear stories of hope

 

[Sar187]

Hope everyone is doing well.

They have me starting a Birth Control Pill tomorrow then I go in Aug. 23. for a physical and a hysterosonogram. Hopefully I can get somewhat of a timeline from them at that point.

 

[snd80]

Hi all! Long time since I've been on this thread... Glad to see bunches of good news coming through!!!!

Well, after 3 months of torture with hubby refusing to go to the urilogist and everyone around me being pg. (I swear), I finally had a breakdown/meltdown on him about my issues of him being so selfish and inconsiderate about all this. And to my surprise, the next day he asked me to make him an appt. with the urilogist! But his words were, "find me a good one that won't be touching on me" LMAO!

I tell you though, my mood has totally changed since he decided this! I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off me and don't feel like slitting my throat everytime I see a baby/pg woman. I know that sounds horrible, but that is the point I had gotten to; a dark, careless depression...

So, I was hoping some of you could tell me what we can expect on his first visit? Just blood work, exam, etc? I kinda don't wanna tell him incase he decides to change his mind, but still wanna know for myself... any help would be greatly appreciated!

Hugs to all!

 

[Sar187]

snd, glad your hubby is on board now, and glad you are feeling a bit better! For my DH's first urologist appt. him and I both went, the dr. talked to us about our medical histories and then did a quick physical exam on DH to make sure he had all of his tubes and everything. He also gave us an order to get bloodwork done at our local hospital to check hormone levels.

 

[silverbell]

Hope everyone is doing well.

They have me starting a Birth Control Pill tomorrow then I go in Aug. 23. for a physical and a hysterosonogram. Hopefully I can get somewhat of a timeline from them at that point.

Glad things are moving for you

 

[silverbell]

Hi all! Long time since I've been on this thread... Glad to see bunches of good news coming through!!!!

Well, after 3 months of torture with hubby refusing to go to the urilogist and everyone around me being pg. (I swear), I finally had a breakdown/meltdown on him about my issues of him being so selfish and inconsiderate about all this. And to my surprise, the next day he asked me to make him an appt. with the urilogist! But his words were, "find me a good one that won't be touching on me" LMAO!

I tell you though, my mood has totally changed since he decided this! I feel like a huge weight has been lifted off me and don't feel like slitting my throat everytime I see a baby/pg woman. I know that sounds horrible, but that is the point I had gotten to; a dark, careless depression...

So, I was hoping some of you could tell me what we can expect on his first visit? Just blood work, exam, etc? I kinda don't wanna tell him incase he decides to change his mind, but still wanna know for myself... any help would be greatly appreciated!

Hugs to all!

Yay! Glad to hear this, snd. I think everybody's different because a lot of people have done things in different orders before they see a Urologist.

For us by the time we'd seen the Urologist DH had had 2 sperm analyses with zero sperm found, his bloods done (hormones etc) and an ultrasound scan. The Urologist literally just had a quick 'feel' and then said that he'd put him on the list for a 'look around' (not sperm retrieval). We declined, as we had decided to be seen by an expert privately at this point and didn't want DH going through biopsies more than he needed to (especially as scar tissue can affect future biopsies).

I hope this helps and really pleased he has come round.