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Old 08-27-2009, 05:38 PM
Kelbell Kelbell is offline
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Just an FYI- normal bloodwork doesn't necessarily indicate OA, sometimes the opposite. Varicocoles, which are obstructive, are usually characterized by high FSH. I know, it doesn't make sense right?
My husband's blood work was "normal" (he had a normal/high FSH, but it was still in the normal range, which is very subjective depending on what doctor you talk to), and he has unexplained NOA.
But if they think its obstructive, grill the heck out of your UR to see if there could be any surgical intervention...it would be well worth it obviously. My uncle apparently had some sort of obstruction that they surgically corrected and he went on to have 3 kids with no problem.
The TESE or a testicular biopsy can be done with either NOA or OA that cannot be corrected. Even if he has OA that can't be corrected, I think you have a better chance of atleast getting better quality and more sperm than someone who has NOA, since with NOA there is usually some sort of production issue...
Be clear with your UR/RE that you would want to use recovered sperm for IUI if possible...that could change how they plan to collect it.
I am for you guys that it is an easily corrected obstruction!
And SFBay girl is right, the Azoo thread is fantastic for info, support, etc.
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Me (25): Healthy
DH (30): Azoospermia, NOA & unilateral vas absence
Married since 8/18/2007
TTC > 1.5 years
Twig, Tabitha, Sofia

So far:
May '09 1st, 2nd, and 3rd SA- ZERO
6/2/09 First appointment with urologist
7/4/09 DH Renal ultrasound to check for both kidneys- yay both there
7/30/09 Testicular Biopsy- Sperm found
8/20/09 IVF consult
8/28/09 Depo Lupron 3.75 mg
9/6/09
9/10/09 Starting IVF Cycle: Follistim 75 IU & 75 IU Menopur 2x day
9/18/09 Follistim dose lowered to 50 IU 2x day, these follicles are slow cookers!
9/23/09 ER- Slow cookers produced 49 eggs:
18 eggs ICSIed, 12 eggs frozen for potential future use ** 8 Snowbabies**
9/25/09 No ET, OHSS and migrating ovaries Will do FET in NOV.
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