Has anyone (as a couple) experienced a failed micro-tese surgery for Azoospermia but then had success by using Sperm-mapping or trying a 2nd time? Apart of me just doesn’t want to lose and give up hope and sperm mapping appears to be much more thorough and precise in regards to finding sperm. I have researched that only the Imperial Hospital does this in London by Dr Jonathan Ramsey. If anyone has any experience regarding male factor infertility and this procedure in particular please do let me know. I’m also open to alternative clinics that specialise in Azoospermia (0% sperm in analysis). We have already bought our sperm donor vials but we haven’t been able to get the import over because our current clinic is just so useless with the paperwork and it’s been 4 months so it’s still with the donor company in the US. It’s just made me think maybe it’s for a reason and that there is hope for my husband to have his own biological children and we should be finding alternative ways…I can only hope and wish I guess.
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Hi,My husband had a minor surgery (needle inserted inside the testicule and the test was negative no sperm) i duno the name of this procedure if it is micro tese or no.
But the solution was to increase the fsh
150 IU each other day instead of 75 IU
Then there is sperm.
We had second IVF and it was successful with it is own sperm.
Hope this will help you if you need anything just chat with me on inbox.
We also struggled because of male factor and my husband was diagnosed with teratozoospermia, is a bit different than your husband. Mine had sperm (not much) but most of it was with round heads and they were swimming in circles, probably they wouldn't have reached my ovaries ever 😤 we tried 6 years and no success naturally. Doctor prescribed him Menopur/Meriofert for 3 months and his sperm came back normal, no DNA fragmentation or other abnormalities. We didn't get pregnant via ICSI that cycle when he used medications but few months later our 4 IVF cycle was successful, we have now 5 months old twins 😍. I am telling you my story hoping that it might be a chance for your husband also and don't trust those who are telling you that nothing can be done. There are few things that can be checked and few treatments that can be used just like my above example xx
Aww thanks so much for your reply. Oh wow what an amazing testimony you have with such a beautiful ending that you have twins 😍💕. I’m still hoping, I do feel that not enough is done with infertility and you really have to keep researching different methods procedures even if it means going abroad. I think we will opt for a second opinion and definitely go ahead to see if if medication or a new procedure could help us. We just need to hope and have faith. I know my husband would still proceed with donor sperm if we have it all we have but I don’t think we’re done yet trying for my husband to have a biological connection to our future family. Would you mind inboxing me the clinic and doctor that helped your husband please? Thanks lovely xx
Hello, just read your post and wanted to wish you all the best.
In our case, the story is a little different. My hubby, who is father of 2 from a previous marriage (20 years ago) was diagnosed with Azoospermia 2 years ago. When it happened, I did not know what it was and could not believe it. Then, as time went by, I realised that it happens to more couples.
In his case, it turned out that he had an infection which was treated with antibiotics. After the treatment, the numbers improved significantly but still were below the minimum recommended by the WHO to achieve a natural pregnancy. The specialist told us not to waste time and go for IVF. I did not understand at the time why he was so pessimistic considering that he had been father before. Also, he was checked for varicocele.
Currently, he is taking ubiquinol and other supplements, looking after his diet and exercising in order to see if we can improve the numbers more (morphology seems to be a problem in his case).
Anyway, I just wanted to share with you my story, so that you don't feel lonely in your circumstances.
No matter what you decide to do in the end, I hope you achieve your dream.
Hi lovely, thank you for your lovely words during a difficult but hopeful time. I hope your hubby’s fertility improves, the fact that he has fathered children before I am more than hopeful that the medication and lifestyle changes should give you an amazing and successful result! 🤗Unfortunately this will not be the case for us. My husband had very harsh chemotherapy as a teenager and after speaking to his urologist this week she feels looking for another treatment would be a waste of money and time. She was adamant that they thoroughly tested my husband and did a biopsy that failed and that we will need to face the harsh reality that he does not have the germ cells in his body to produce sperm. I don’t think we will bother looking for another consultant and we will be proceeding with our back up donor sperm. Fingers crossed we can finally start IVF this summer as it’s been a long torturous journey just getting to this point. Wishing you all the best for you and your family xx
We have just received the same heartbreaking news re. a failed microTESE procedure for Azoospermia. We're still grappling with the idea of not being able to have a child together biologically but after coming across your post I'm intrigued to know if you progressed with the sperm mapping? Please feel free to PM me x
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