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My hubby had a varicocele repair after our first two IVFs failed. Our RE and urologist told us that we would still have to have a TESE (testicular biopsy to retrieve sperm) but that removing the blockages would help improve his quality. My DH's numbers were extremely low--there were only 4 sperm in his first SA, and they were not motile at all...
In some instances, the varicocele repair itself will improve quality/quantity enough that you may not have to have IVF. Three months after the procedure, your hubby will have a repeat SA to check his counts, etc.
In all, my DH had 3 TESEs... We have two wonderful daughters!
Best wishes to you!
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Me: 38, wombtacular
DH: 41, spermatically challenged [severe oligospermia]
DD: 3 going on 30!
4 IVFs, 3 TESEs, 1 FET, 1 m/c
2 beautiful daughters!
1/19 -- Baby Annelise born at 41w1d / 7 lbs. 11 oz.
3/20 -- 2-month check-up: 13 lbs. / 13 oz. & 23.75"! My big girl!
5/29 -- 4-month check-up: 19 lbs. even! & 26.5" / Somebody loves her mama's milk!
7/31 -- 6-month check-up: 21 lbs. / 4 oz. & 27.25" / she's now officially off of the growth chart! We love our big girl!
10/23 -- 9 months already?!?!?! 22 lbs. / 14 oz. & 28.75"
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