What Next

[Tahlia]

Hi ,

I am completely new to this and have been searching the internet for answers, but havent quite got what I have been looking for. Came across this forum and thought I would ask my questions here.

My husband(32yrs) and myself (28yrs) have been trying to concieve for over a year now to no avail. Yesterday my husband got the results back from his third Semen anaylisis - results being no sperm - nil - nothing at all. Doctor said this to my husband " You dont have good chances at all of having a child, I (being the doctor) have been in this situation and I have a low sperm count, where as you have none. Next step for you is to have a blood test and an ultrasound, and depending on the results you will just have to comes to terms with it that you cant ever have children unless you want pay around $40 000.00.

Husband came back really upset, and I am not impressed with the doctor, thought he could of handled it better. But my question is this - What is the next step, is it the ultrasound and blood test????And if no sperm found then is that it and what happens if sperm is found????

Sorry to many questions, I am just really confused. i am in SE Qld is their anyone that I could talk to about this or should be referred to????????????

Any info is appreciated

Thankyou

Tahlia

[Rachael]

You poor girl.

That doctor was rather blunt :eek:

this site may help you a bit http://www.monashivf.edu.au/services/services.html

Goodluck and the best thing to do is take one step at a time so you don't get overwhelmed.

[petster]

What an insensitive doctor!!

I would ask for a referral to an infertility specialist (I can recommend Dr Robert Watson at Everton Park). Have the tests done that the Dr has suggested - but don't be too disheartened! There are options available to you, even if it is found your husband is not releasing any sperm. Have a look at the QFG (Queensland Fertility Group) website here (http://www.qfg.com.au/). It has loads of info and some other helpful links...

Don't give up hope!

Cheers!

[maybe1more]

Hi Tahlia, your poor hubby, he must of came home a wreck, well he didnt really help you much, just to say an ultrasound and a blood test, then what!! Maybe you should change doctors, because the doctor you have at the moment does seem to have a heart and sounds very insensitive.It must be hard to hear after a year of trying, although i cant give you any advice i hope some does have the awnsers you and your hubby need. Best of luck and let us know how you go.

[JanetF]

Lots of hugs to you and pfffft to that doc! How rude! I have PCOS and it took 2 years to conceive my son so I understand a little of what you're talking about. Are you charting your cervical mucus? Learning to do that from a Billings natural family planning expert was what made the difference to me and a few cycles later I was pg. Try this for info and at least you'll know that the spermies are being put to optimal use. It only takes one, after all ;) http://www.woomb.org There are also really good preconception diets tips which make a big (and cheap!) difference to men's health and sperm. *hugs* Hope you get answers soon and a baby sooner. :)

[Angel_baby_1982]

i have heard of this happening because of a problem with the tubes, the guy got his tubes fixed up and he and the missus now have 2 kids!

I'll keep my fingers crossed for you, hope is not gone yet!!!!!!

[shereejoy]

Oh you poor thing, at least me m/c'íng was also a good sign that at least we could fall pregnant, and dp spermies were good. I would hate to think how your dh is feeling, at loss I bet, men need to know that they are the marcho image that they like to portray. That would have always been my worst fear to not be able to conceive and thinking it was my fault, it is easier to blame ourselves then to have our partners take any of the blame. How heartbreaking for you both. I would see someone though that knows what they are talking about I am guessing this doctor is just a normal GP. In the meantime, I was getting my DP to take Natural Vitamin E and Zinc, meant to keep up the sperm count. It is worth a try. Goodluck and let us know how you go.

Thinking of you.

Sheree

[Tara L]

Hi,

I know it is soooo long after this thread was originally posted but I have found myself in the same situation and have been looking for answers - and found your thread.

My husband recently had a sperm count test and his results were also zero! We were told that we needed to go and see a specialist but to get a good GP to manage the process. I searched for a good GP (we are new to Brisbane so don't have one we can trust) and went to one at Holland Park West. He was AWFUL! We'd barely said a sentence before he told us we had no option but to consider a donor, and was rude and insensitive the whole 15 mins we were there.

We really need to find someone we can trust, who is sensitive and will talk with us about the options. This guy gave us a referral to the Sunnybank IVF clinic, does anyone know if this is a good option? I've heard that the clinic at Spring Hill is excellent. In any case, we need to find someone else as neither of us want to see this Dr again.

If anyone has any suggestions for a GP (we're on the southside but don't mind travelling) it would be much appreciated.

Tahlia, I'd also be really interested to know how you have gotten on?

Thanks,

Tara.

[cindye]

My sister and her hubby had twin girls in March after their 1st IVF cycle.

Their fertility specialist was Dr Scott Salisbury who (if I remember correctly) is based in Brisbane's Bayside. I'm sure he'd be part of the QLD fertility group.

Not sure if you would need a referral to see him or not.

[Tara L]

Thanks heaps, I have heard of Dr Salisbury and think he is based in the Mater Private Clinic. He's supposed to be fantastic. We've now been recommended a nice GP through QFG so we can start the tests and get a referral to a specialist. Fingers crossed we'll have some answers soon...

Thanks,
Tara.