Azoospermia

[shonaclarko17]

I'm new here and was guided here to feel less isolated, as been feeling very alone with current situation. We're currently being passed back and forth to specialists with hubby's unexplained azoospermia, waiting for answers ☹🙈

[Gabrielagrazebrook]

Hi Shona, I’ve only been in this group for 24h but am finding it very helpful. Infertility is very lonely even when you have a great partner. I’m here if you’d like to share more of your story.

[shonaclarko17 in reply to Gabrielagrazebrook]

Hello, i wish you luck in your journey ❤ It really is, my partner is amazing but because the infertility is himself I feel guilty to feel sad and Express that to him. So I've hapoy to find a group with others in the same position, I've list friends on this journey with my isolating myself. So I've not had anyone to talk to about it all.

Thankyou so much, same to you your welcome to PM me when ever x

[Gabrielagrazebrook in reply to shonaclarko17]

In my 1st round of ivf I was very quiet about the process. In retrospect I think keeping it quiet made even harder. Now, in my 2nd round, I’ve officially told 4 close friends, mother in law, parents, joined this forum - and I personally think it is helping me. I understand not being able to express absolutely everything to your husband.. hopefully the network here will help get things off your chest

[Baby_gurl]

Hello Shona,

Welcome to the group. Fertility can feel like a lonely journey but this is a great group with really awesome and helpful women who have been through it all.

My husband was diagnosed with ogliospermia 4 years ago and we now have our 3 month old daughter. Wishing you best of luck on this journey x

[josephnsn in reply to Baby_gurl]

Hi, did you manage to get pregnant naturally with your baby daughter?

[Baby_gurl in reply to josephnsn]

No we did after 3 rounds of ivf.

[shonaclarko17 in reply to Baby_gurl]

Hello, oh your so lovely thankyou so much. I was referred to this service by a counselor to help with the isolation. So I'm happy to meet you all.

Oh my I haven't heard of that one yet, that's beautiful congratulations on your special bundle of joy ❤ Thankyou so much I appreciate your kind words x

[Stephybivf]

Hi Shona, we had exactly the same thing initially. He was eventually referred to an andrologist. My husband also has unexplained azospermia.

He had surgical sperm retrieval and we now have our little girl. If u want to chat feel free to PM me xx

[shonaclarko17 in reply to Stephybivf]

We're under an androligist now, just waiting for the surgical procedure to see if there is any sperm being produced for retrieval.

Oh beautiful I'm so glad to hear a success story ❤ Thankyou so much I appreciate it xxx

[Ladypii]

Hi Shona

I’m sorry you’ve had this news. My husband also has Azoospermia but his is due to an undescended testicle when he was younger. It’s horrible news to get and almost unbelievable when they tell you. Have they been able to give you an indication of whether it is obstructive or non-obstructive Azoospermia?

Xx

[shonaclarko17 in reply to Ladypii]

I'm so sorry to hear this, its heartbreaking news.

They haven't mentioned if its obstructive or non-obstructive, just azoospermia is written on our notes.

He's had a scan on his testes and nothing has shown on the scans, he's had a great number if blood tests, all levels are fine just slightly elevated LH.

So, he's having his iron levels tested now just awaiting results, plus waiting on the date for the surgical procedure to see if there is any sperm being produced.

What are your next steps now?xx

[Bunnys123]

It is such a shock when you hear those words. I think it’s such a stereotype to think it is the “woman’s” issue. My husband fainted when we were told as we had never even considered it.

We have had his blood tests back now and they are 90% confident of finding sperm through a surgical procedure. This is on hold while we we await my blood tests.

Try and stay positive and know that each phone call or appointment is a step forward.

Xoxo

[shonaclarko17 in reply to Bunnys123]

Oh bless him, my husband would barely talk for days when he found out. I felt so bad for him. How are his hormone levels? All my husbands are fine, apart from slightly elevated LH. So they've done more blood tests but a new one has been added to check his iron levels. Then we'll be transferred to another hospital, be the 4th different hospital we've been to now to have his surgical to see if there is any sperm being produced.

Fingers crossed for you that the surgical procedure brings good news for you!

Your very right there, little steps going forward. Good luck to you xxx

[Marylyn]

Ask for your hubby’s active vitamin B12 Homocysteine ,vitamin D ,zinc levels to be checked.Also for blockage of vas deferens eg.hydrocele or variocele ,enlarged prostrate .Sperm are very susceptible to heat so no hot showers prior to intercourse.Cotton trunks are recommended instead of tight nylon underwear.I know from my research a sperm count of 20 million can be raised to 100million if a vitamin Methyl B12 supplement is taken.