Hi frugal, I am not sure. My understanding so far is that he is thinking about doing a biopsy first to identify the reason for the azoospermia. We are still waiting on the blood test results, which also include a genetic test. We only talked to him on the phone about it and it didn't sound like the biopsy is such a "big thing". Of course it isn't nice for DH, but he said that DH would not need to be admitted to hospital and that it would be done as an outpatient surgery. He even would be able to go to work the next day. My understanding is that with a biopsy they can find out whether or not DH is producing any sperm. It's all so confusing. Have you already got any results back from your DH? What other tests did your DH so? What was the reasoning of your FS to NOT do the biopsy before ivf?
Kristine - With the biopsy, they're going to do what Amy_jellybean's doing and getting sperm at the same time as the pickup. The reasoning seems to be that it's another risk for DH that they can avoid if there's no absolutes in the answer anyway. It might be different for my DH as it appears they're going to actually REMOVE some part of his testies when getting sperm! (Sounds terrible but...) he's about 1/3rd of the size of "normal", so I guess they're concerned about removing any more and risking testosterone production etc.
DH has had bloods taken for lots of tests, but to be honest, I don't know which ones exactly - at least the genetic test and testosterone.. and we both had bloods taken last time for Hep and HIV too. No results back yet. The genetic test takes about a month to come back, so a couple more weeks to go hopefully.
Amy - Good luck with everything! I hope they find lots and lots of sperm at the egg retrevial! Might sound like an odd question, but, how is your DH coping with the IVF stuff you're going through? The meds etc? I'm worried my DH will get a huge case of the guilts.
Thought Id pop in here again... Not great news for us DH has 47XXY , aka Klinefelters.
Absolutely shattered to be quite honest He has it in 20 cells. I dont know what that means, and google has been of no help.
He doesnt have all the "traditional" characteristics, weight problems, breast tissue, hip fat etc.. Its mainly the atrophy, height and verbal expression. And the passive, shy nature.
We have opted for a biopsy... the FS wasnt too keen on it at all, he only mentioned it begrudgingly after I questioned him. He wanted to send us home to think about it and see us in 2 months.... um yeah... NO! So we got the ball rolling. Now its just a matter of doing all the counselling and police & CPO checks. (I wont start on that!)
There's only a 25% chance of finding anything in the biopsy... but we are taking the chance. We arent going to use a donor so this is our last hope.
Belizeli - I'm sorry to hear of your news. Some of those symptoms sound like my DH - and that was where the FS was leading us to, but didn't say the name of it, just described the genetics getting mixed up. I hope the biopsy finds sperm for you.
Our FS just called DH and said he wants him to have another ultrasound for his clot and come in and see him late October, early November. What?! That long? That'll put back our chances of IVF for ages.. DH said it felt like he was seeing this as a different issue altogether. What if it isn't? What if the clot is causing his zero sperm count? Then again, many of the symptoms of Klinefelters describes DH (a bit pear-shaped, slightly enlarged breasts - he says that not me - bad teeth, small testies..) but not others (not lanky or tall, his libido is pretty high). Lots to think about... but we should probably wait for a diagnosis before stressing out too much (this time! ).. Waiting sucks.
Belizeli - so sorry to hear the diagnosis. It is very though to deal with. There have been pregnancies with Klinefelters. I know that the chances are a bit less than with other reasons, but there is still hope. It has happened before.
Frugal - Why does the FS wants to wait so long. That seems like a very long time just for an ultrasound. Are you considering getting a 2nd opinion?
Amy - Good luck, I really hope that they will find lots of sperm at the retrieval and that you get a BFP real soon
Kristine - DH mentioned getting a second opinion today and I'm thinking it might be a good idea if we can't get this FS to move at our pace. DH is going to call him on Monday and ask some questions.
As for above.. just ignore that. I took a good look at DH in the shower when he got home and no, he's not pear shaped at all, and his chest isn't anything like the ones I saw on a website about the issue.. so I think my imagination was playing tricks on me for a while there (thinking the worst!). It's put my mind at ease a bit, but I guess it doesn't mean that there isn't a genetic issue just as the FS thought. Argh.
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Might sound like an odd question, but, how is your DH coping with the IVF stuff you're going through? The meds etc? I'm worried my DH will get a huge case of the guilts.
He has it in 20 cells. I dont know what that means, and google has been of no help.
Some of those symptoms sound like my DH - and that was where the FS was leading us to, but didn't say the name of it, just described the genetics getting mixed up. I hope the biopsy finds sperm for you.
).. Waiting sucks.
and no, he's not pear shaped at all, and his chest isn't anything like the ones I saw on 
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