azoospermia

Hi Ladies

Has anyones hubbie been diagnosed with unobstructive azoospermia (no sperm). We have been told that one of our options is ICSI, although donor sperm has been etched into our heads from all the doctors we see. Dont get me wrong, there is nothing wrong with donor but it is not a factor for us. Too many complications etc..I dont know I just cant think straight at this moment.

We went to Dr Ann Clark at Fertilty First and she was absolutely wonderful. She explained everything in detail. She said that if there is a few twitching sperm then there may be a possibilty but a very low one at that.

We are going to see Dr Derek Lok as she has sent us to him and then we see Dr Clark in 1 months time.

I dont know what to think anymore. I snap at everything, and at everyone, Im a menace to work with, life for me its just not there, I keep blaming GOD and my faith in him is just lost. Life was never meant to be this challenging SURELY!

Has anyone had any success with ICSI, and there partners sperm being of very low and poor quality and it worked. Id be very interested to chat with someone whose husband has azoospermia as well.

Thanks for listening. Have a nice day.

Hi zoimeister,

My DH has azoospermia, and when the specialist checked the testes, he was not producing sperm. You may be lucky and your specialist may discover sperm in the testes. This means that ICSI could work for you.

However, if this is not possible, don't discount donor sperm. Genetics really has little to do with being a mother or father. DH and I decided to go down this path after much deep thought. Obviously you and your DH need to have a firm idea what you will and will not do to have a child.

Adoption is another option that you may wish to think about - either in Australia or overseas.

If you have just been told about the azoospermia it's no wonder that you are angry with everyone including God. It's not an uncommon emotional response. I get angry with people and with God quite often. But we get back to having a great relationship eventually :p

I personally would recommend finding a really good counsellor to get you through this and get to the nitty gritty of what you want to do.

All the best...

Hi Zoimeister,
My dh had vasc over 15yrs ago - so basically after trying with his very poor quality sperm several times (icsi) 2 preg but they ended in m/c unfortunately, but now about to try with brother in laws sperm, don't count out donor just yet - it took us alot of time and discussion to get our heads around it - love is what makes a family not genetics - we would have gladly gone with someone we did not know but brother in law put his hand up and we got lucky - well hope we will be lucky this time. Anway what ever you decide good luck with it all - all i say is just explore all options thoroughly before making a firm decision as you don't want to look back in many years to come and say we should have ! You will have support here - and yes i think talking to a consellor is a good idea.