Sperm analysis tomorrow - really nervous

[hayz1981]

OH is having his sperm analysis tomorrow morning and I'm so scared. I've taken the morning off work so I can go with him to the hospital as he said he'd like me too (he has to 'produce' the sample at home but then drive it to hospital).

I've been fine about this up until today and now when I think about it I get butterflies. I just so so want the results to come back as good - I didnt realise I'd feel this nervous about it (almost to the point where I just want to put it off). But at the same time I'm trying to act like I'm not worried at all because I don't think it's fair on him.

I think it's partly that as I have quite bad endometriosis, if anything was wrong with OH it would be an even bigger set back.

Anyway, just wanted to vent as it's all I can think about and still have 24 hours to go!!

xx

 

[FJL]

Awwwwwwwww you poor thing! Tests can be very stressful and I don't think there is any 'cure' to relax. The only way I find to take things is 'one day at a time, one thing at a time' which I know sounds cliche but is so true. So if you can, try not to think too much about the results. It may come back fine, it may not, either way its our of your control and there are options. I know that its so easy for me to say and not so easy to do, but we've been there before.

My DH had 3 sperm tests (general lab) and 2 'big' tests where they tested lots of other things and the waiting for the results is a killer thats for sure.

Wishing you lots of luck and as I said I know how hard it is to stay calm and positive, but either way you will be fine, i'm sure of it

 

[waiting4u]

Just wanted to wish you and your OH lots of luck. xxxxx

 

[hayz1981]

Thanks you. FJL you're totally right. I need to keep reminding myself that my worrying wont change anything either way. It sounds silly but sometimes I get myself all worked up because I'm worried - but then I get stressed out because I think by worrying I'm being negative and that those sort of thoughts will affect the results! Basically I need to stop thinking so much!!

We're quite early on in the testing stages and this could go on a while so I do need to find a way to stay calm if I can.

I'm due to have an HSG soon - I was supposed to have one this cycle but when I phoned the hospital they couldnt fit me in within 2 weeks and told me to ring back when I get my next period.

Anyway, thanks for your kind words. I will let you all know how it goes. xx

 

[Uvlollypop]

good luck x

 

[Laura1984]

good luck xxxxx

 

[bird24]

Hey hun

I'm sure it will come back fine so try not to worry about it too much but i know i'd be the same when OH has to go for his as i have endometriosis too.

Have you had a LAP done to remove any of it?

xxx good luck xxx

 

[hayz1981]

Hey hun

I'm sure it will come back fine so try not to worry about it too much but i know i'd be the same when OH has to go for his as i have endometriosis too.

Have you had a LAP done to remove any of it?

xxx good luck xxx

Thanks chick!

I've had laps done in the past where they have removed some but not since ttc - last one was over 2 years ago. They've said they want to do this HSG to check my tubes first and then may do another lap after that and remove what they can of the endo.

When did you have your Lap?

xx

 

[hayz1981]

ignore that, I posted and then saw it says it in your signature!!

did they think they had removed most of it? Did you have any round your ovaries or tubes?

 

[bird24]

ignore that, I posted and then saw it says it in your signature!!

did they think they had removed most of it? Did you have any round your ovaries or tubes?

Hey

I would have thought they would remove yours at the same time as doing the HSG....??

I had my tubes checked when they did my LAP in may....they werent blocked which is good

they said i had mild endo but it was around my ovaries or tube it was at the back of my womb i think they said....i have an appointment at the infertility clinic in 5 weeks as a follow up so i'm sure they'll go through it all again then.

they said it wouldnt affect my fertility but then i dont think i'm ovulating which can be an affect from endo....and i have been ttc for 5 months and nothing and before i was ttc for 7 months and nothing so something must be wrong

how long have you been ttc?
xxx

 

[hayz1981]

well I was a bit disappointed they didn't just offer me a Lap straight off and do everything at once, but I'm terrible for not questioning anything and just agreeing. I think (not that I know much about it) that the HSG is literally just where they put dye through and do an x-ray, and nothing more invasive than that. But the annoying thing is that I have to phone the radiology department when my period starts and they will try to fit me in within 14 days. But I did that and they couldnt fit me in. So just hoping they'll be able to next month.

I've been TTC since October last year.

I hope you wont need your appointment in 5 weeks hun. How come you think you're not ovulating?

xx

 

[Sinead]

Good luck xxx

 

[pixielou]

Hi hun,

understand how you must be feeling I remember when OH had to get his done< i wasn't too bad. Actually OH is going to get retested on Mon 28th July! The first test he did there was n't enough(TMI) lol, the second one they said was normall, now he is going to get it tseted by the embryologist at the clinic who is more specialist. So we shal see.... am a bit nervous about it noe i'm talking about it but as the other ladies say it's out of our control and there are solutions anyway!

I have a few polysystic ovaries that I'm a bit concerned about but the hospital say I havent enough to have full blown PCOS and they won't do lap op as they say theres a risk and too expensive on NHS.(have been ttc for over a year)

 

[bird24]

well I was a bit disappointed they didn't just offer me a Lap straight off and do everything at once, but I'm terrible for not questioning anything and just agreeing. I think (not that I know much about it) that the HSG is literally just where they put dye through and do an x-ray, and nothing more invasive than that. But the annoying thing is that I have to phone the radiology department when my period starts and they will try to fit me in within 14 days. But I did that and they couldnt fit me in. So just hoping they'll be able to next month.

I've been TTC since October last year.

I hope you wont need your appointment in 5 weeks hun. How come you think you're not ovulating?

xx

You should go back and ask them about doing it all at the same time as that has got to be much easier....as they know they will need to do the LAP at some point it would be better just to check your tubes at the same time of doing that....you might get in quicker for that too...
i only had to wait 4 weeks from gyae appointment to operation, i was amazed it happened so quickly

i'm having cycles 35 - 37 days long and never get any ewcm...although i saw 1 blob this month....and i had bloods done a few months ago that said i wasnt so i dont think i am.....i spoke to a lady on here with endo and she said that it can sometimes cause you not to ovulate....and thats why you have longer cycles coz you arent getting rid of an old egg, just shedding the lining as its got too thick and has to go somewhere
my AF only usually lasts 3 days max and thats so short i think

I'm hoping to be put on clomid to help me ovulate if this is the case

how long are your cycles? xx

 

[hayz1981]

Hi hun,

understand how you must be feeling I remember when OH had to get his done< i wasn't too bad. Actually OH is going to get retested on Mon 28th July! The first test he did there was n't enough(TMI) lol, the second one they said was normall, now he is going to get it tseted by the embryologist at the clinic who is more specialist. So we shal see.... am a bit nervous about it noe i'm talking about it but as the other ladies say it's out of our control and there are solutions anyway!

I have a few polysystic ovaries that I'm a bit concerned about but the hospital say I havent enough to have full blown PCOS and they won't do lap op as they say theres a risk and too expensive on NHS.(have been ttc for over a year)

Thanks hun.

So have they said what is next for you if OH's test comes back ok? xx

 

[hayz1981]

You should go back and ask them about doing it all at the same time as that has got to be much easier....as they know they will need to do the LAP at some point it would be better just to check your tubes at the same time of doing that....you might get in quicker for that too...
i only had to wait 4 weeks from gyae appointment to operation, i was amazed it happened so quickly

i'm having cycles 35 - 37 days long and never get any ewcm...although i saw 1 blob this month....and i had bloods done a few months ago that said i wasnt so i dont think i am.....i spoke to a lady on here with endo and she said that it can sometimes cause you not to ovulate....and thats why you have longer cycles coz you arent getting rid of an old egg, just shedding the lining as its got too thick and has to go somewhere
my AF only usually lasts 3 days max and thats so short i think

I'm hoping to be put on clomid to help me ovulate if this is the case

how long are your cycles? xx

My last three cycles have been 33 days - before that they were all over the place so hoping they have settled down for good now. My temps seem to show I'm ovulating and my bloods came back ok (day 21 test) but I have heard endo can stop you ovulating. This month my period lasted about 4 days but then I've had brown spotting ever since - still have it today and I'm cycle day 10. That's not right.

That was quick for you to get your lap. Was that when you were diagnosed with endo, or did you already know you had it then?

I think I'm going to get OHs test tomorrow out of the way and then have a chat with him about what to do about my tests.

xx

 

[akamummy]

good luck hun...
question...how long does the sperm stay alive for outside in its little cup? You know for when your OH had to do the test...Ive never been involved with that kind of thing...sounds interesting and a little fun! How does he get it into the cup??? sorry if its Too personal...Im just interested to know... ok, ok,ok Im just nosey! do you help? or how does it work?
you dont have to answer if you dont want to...feel free to PM me if you like!

 

[hayz1981]

good luck hun...
question...how long does the sperm stay alive for outside in its little cup? You know for when your OH had to do the test...Ive never been involved with that kind of thing...sounds interesting and a little fun! How does he get it into the cup??? sorry if its Too personal...Im just interested to know... ok, ok,ok Im just nosey! do you help? or how does it work?
you dont have to answer if you dont want to...feel free to PM me if you like!

No worries! lol

Well apparently he has to get the sample to the hospital ideally within an hour, but no longer than 2 hours.

As for the rest - don't know yet! He's never done one of these before. He's asked me to take the morning off work so I'm guessing that I'll help so to speak! And then I'm guessing we just have some fun then aim as accurately as poss!!

And I guess we'd better make sure our clothes and shoes are at the ready so we can rush out of the door asap!! haha, it's going to be a bit weird I guess!!

xx

 

[akamummy]

Please keep me posted as to how it goes! Sounds really interesting!

 

[bird24]

You should go back and ask them about doing it all at the same time as that has got to be much easier....as they know they will need to do the LAP at some point it would be better just to check your tubes at the same time of doing that....you might get in quicker for that too...
i only had to wait 4 weeks from gyae appointment to operation, i was amazed it happened so quickly

i'm having cycles 35 - 37 days long and never get any ewcm...although i saw 1 blob this month....and i had bloods done a few months ago that said i wasnt so i dont think i am.....i spoke to a lady on here with endo and she said that it can sometimes cause you not to ovulate....and thats why you have longer cycles coz you arent getting rid of an old egg, just shedding the lining as its got too thick and has to go somewhere
my AF only usually lasts 3 days max and thats so short i think

I'm hoping to be put on clomid to help me ovulate if this is the case

how long are your cycles? xx

My last three cycles have been 33 days - before that they were all over the place so hoping they have settled down for good now. My temps seem to show I'm ovulating and my bloods came back ok (day 21 test) but I have heard endo can stop you ovulating. This month my period lasted about 4 days but then I've had brown spotting ever since - still have it today and I'm cycle day 10. That's not right.

That was quick for you to get your lap. Was that when you were diagnosed with endo, or did you already know you had it then?

I think I'm going to get OHs test tomorrow out of the way and then have a chat with him about what to do about my tests.

xx

thats good then hun at least you can see that you are ovulating.... but the spotting could be something that needs to be sorted....have you asked the doc about that?

yes thats when they found it and removed it at the same time... i was glad it was all done at once as i was in a lot of pain afterwards....just wish it would help me get a BFP soon

good luck with OH's tests, keep as posted chick xxx