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klinefelter's
Hello Kristen,
I'm glad we can share our stories.
Don't worry about the Klinefelter's. The percentage of your offspring being passed on any or the same gene abnormaity is very low.
I was very bitter when we found out about the Klinefelter's. My husband feels so guilty and ashamed.
My dh and I also waited quite a number of months before getttnig an app't with the geneticist...yes waiting is definetely very difficult.
Discuss PGD with your doctor if he hasn't already, as well as with your geneticist. It is 99% accurate for detecting any embryo genetic abnormalities and it is performed before the embryo transfer. I'm sure the geneticist will discuss this extremely recommended part of the IVF process. The doctor will probably also recommend amniocentisis as well.
We also needed to choose donor sperm as a backup, in case no sperm is found during tese. This was one of the hardest things we've had to do. My dh had an especially difficult time with this. A counsellor is always assigned to discuss this with the couple. We went for 2 sessions, which was enough to "sort of" convince my husband about this whole subject. Finding a donor that suits you is extremely difficult.
But, I am definitely jumping ahead.
You need to really take this whole process on a step-by-step basis, literally.
Write down all the questions you may have for the geneticist.
I had a follow-up app't today with my doctor. My infection is slowly going away, but my ovaries are still extremely enlarged, so I need to go back next Tuesday.
I will keep you posted on any developments on my end as well, however the nurses at the clinic I am followed at already warned me not to expect the TESE to be performed before December!
All my best wishes to you and your husband and PLEASE keep in touch.
Take care.
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