No Sperm found, should be do a Biopsy

[DizzyLizzie]

Hi Jen,

I feel for you guys! I remember the day that we got our final confirmation in June last year. Even though we expected it, it was still hard to hear. I think my DH has the same condition as yours – he has Sertoli Cell Only Sydnrome – so is missing one of the types of cells too.

We have found the donor program at IVF Australia good. We were on the waitlist for a full six months but it was worth it. When we got the list of donors in July this year, they had a really good selection (about 15 or 20 in total, mostly Australian donors but also a few imported from the US - although not all of them were suitable for IUI, some were only sufficient quality for ICSI with IVF) and we found one that seemed a perfect match for us. We had to do the counselling through IVF Australia too – it was actually useful.

It sounds like the two of you are dealing with everything really well!! Your young age is definitely in your favour as you start fertility treatments and it is great that your husband has accepted his diagnosis so well and is able to be so supportive of you. I think that going through something so tough sometimes brings couples closer together. We have definitely had our ups and downs through the whole process and my husband still has days when he gets quite down on himself about being “useless, less of a man” but I feel confident that we have happier times ahead.

Lots of cuddles and kind words for your man tonight! Always here for a chat! Hope everything goes well for you!!

Liz xx