No sperm in the analysis

[Anonymous]

Got a call today and my DH sperm analysis came back. With zero sperm present. He is getting a referral to a urologist. But it feels like punch in the gut.

Obviously not much we can do until his consultation.

Feeling really bummed and sad.

[Anonymous]

I am sorry, OP. Male factor is really hard. But you will get through it!

[Anonymous]

So sorry.

[Anonymous]

Thanks. Looking up Azoospermia now and male factor.

DH doesn't want to talk about it and I'm giving him space.

But I'm just heartbroken. I don't know what we do from here. What our options are.

[Anonymous]

Ugh. I’m so sorry. That sucks OP. hoping you get some answers soon

[Anonymous]

So sorry to hear this, OP. After the briefing process, I recommend you consider adoption.

[Anonymous]

So sorry, OP! Getting these kinds of tests results is awful.

[Anonymous]

So sorry!
Once you've had time to process, you could consider a sperm donor if your test results are all ok. As far as Assisted Reproduction goes, it's a lot easier and cheaper than a lot of other forms of treatment.

[Anonymous]

Try a TESE. I have a friend who had two full bio kids from TESE extracted sperm after an azoospermia diagnosis.

[Anonymous]

OP, I know SO many people who used donor sperm and all of them have happy, healthy children. Your husband may be upset that it's not his biological child, but he can get therapy to help him through that, and he will absolutely love any child he raises.

[Anonymous]

I get that your upset, but your husband must be devastated too. I would be sure to remind him regardless of this diagnosis that you love him regardless if you can/cannot have biological children. See what the doc says and then examine your options. You both need to support each other. Best of luck!

[Anonymous]

I’m so sorry. My dh has that diagnosis too, but after working with a urologist, taking a prescription medication, and doing IVF with ICSI, he is the biological father of our two children. There are several different causes of azoospermia. Some are easier to treat than others. I know this is devastating and it seems hopeless, but the urologist may be able to help your husband, so don’t give up yet.

[Anonymous]

At least sperm donor is easier than egg donor...though I understand that it is way to soon to ponder your options.

See what the doctor says. For example, I wonder if he might HAVE sperm in his testicles, but they just can't get into the ejaculate??? I am not a doctor.

It will work out if you really want to be parents. I adopted a DC and it has been the most wonderful experience of my life (not saying that will be your path, but saying that there are many roads to Rome!)

[Anonymous]

My friend went through this, and the good news is if your healthy it’s a lot easier than if you have trouble. My friend had 3 in 4 years with a sperm donor whereas another friend had 6 miscarriages bc she couldn’t carry to term. In terms of infertility issues, this is one of the easier ones to deal with.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I’m so sorry. My dh has that diagnosis too, but after working with a urologist, taking a prescription medication, and doing IVF with ICSI, he is the biological father of our two children. There are several different causes of azoospermia. Some are easier to treat than others. I know this is devastating and it seems hopeless, but the urologist may be able to help your husband, so don’t give up yet.

My DH had the same diagnosis, however, ours ended up being more of a functional issue and we did microTESE with IVF. It really depends on the cause of the azoospermia and the urologist will have experience in how to proceed. The reality (at the time) was incredibly overwhelming - so please be sure to take some time for yourself.