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Just got back from the RE. I finally have some answers.

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Anniegrl	She went over all the test results with me - my bloodwork, HSG, the sperm analysis, etc. Everything with me was normal except my FSH level was slightly high, but DH's sperm morphology seems to be the real issue. His number was very low. 14% is the normal number and his was 1%. So, the only option is IVF because DH still has plenty of normal sperm, and they'll be able to pick those out and fertilize my eggs with them. But after hearing a rundown of everything that I'm going to have to go through, it makes me kinda scared I know it'll be fine, but jeez, I'm going to feel like a lab specimen Posted 7/18/05 3:22 PM
Donna	Sorry! I know they weren't the answers you were looking for, but at least now you and DH can form some plan of action.... Good luck! And remember we're all here for you Posted 7/18/05 3:37 PM
MrsJ	Annie, I'm so glad you got answers and that things are OK with you. I'm sorry about DH's results of his SA. I know IVF is invasive but Im sure it will be successful for you! Good luck and baby dust and keep us posted! When will you start? Posted 7/18/05 3:37 PM
Anniegrl	Thanks I start with birth control pills on CD3, so that would be the end of next week. But the actual egg harvesting won't take place until around the beginning of September. So hopefully by mid September I'll be PG! Posted 7/18/05 3:44 PM
Wendy	Posted 7/18/05 4:16 PM
Gertyrae	I really hope this works for you. My SIL is going through it right now for the first time. I will let you know how it goes. I think they are harvesting her eggs this week and doing the implant on Saturday. She said the same thing about feeling like a lab rat, but if it works it's worth it, right?! I wish you a lot of luck... BTW, does your insurance cover this and if so...you are very lucky! Posted 7/18/05 4:25 PM
rose825	I have a similar problem. Did they talk about trying to improve the sperm. I was thinking of trying that for a few months before doing IVF. I am a little freaked out about it too and I am worried about financial costs. But I am curious to hear more about what they told you so I can compare. I know it isn't good news to get, but at least there is an answer, and as far as they told me the success rate when this is the problem, is pretty darn good. Good luck Message edited 7/18/2005 5:25:12 PM. Posted 7/18/05 4:34 PM
FeliciaDP	I know that this wasn't exactly the ideal answers you were looking to hear Ann BUT at least you know what your course of action is, and I hopefully before long you WILL be PG , which is an exciting thought! Thinking of you! Posted 7/18/05 4:57 PM
dm24angel	Im so sorry to hear this, but I have a good feeling IVF will work for you! Posted 7/18/05 6:46 PM
btrflygrl	Wow Annie....that's alot to take in. I hope this brings you some resolve in your TTC journey. I wish you the BEST of luck on your venture now and hope it all works VERY quickly for you!!! Posted 7/18/05 7:03 PM
Anniegrl	Posted by Gertyrae I really hope this works for you. My SIL is going through it right now for the first time. I will let you know how it goes. I think they are harvesting her eggs this week and doing the implant on Saturday. She said the same thing about feeling like a lab rat, but if it works it's worth it, right?! I wish you a lot of luck... BTW, does your insurance cover this and if so...you are very lucky! I'd love to know how things go with her so I know what to expect. And I wish her luck! And I have to find out about the insurance. I'm crossing my fingers that all of this will be covered..... Posted 7/18/05 7:03 PM
Anniegrl	Posted by rose825 I have a similar problem. Did they talk about trying to improve the sperm. I was thinking of trying that for a few months before doing IVF. I am a little freaked out about it too and I am worried about financial costs. But I am curious to hear more about what they told you so I can compare. I know it isn't good news to get, but at least there is an answer, and as far as they told me the success rate when this is the problem, is pretty darn good. Good luck No, she didn't talk about improving the sperm, and I'm not sure that there even IS a way, is there? What she told me was that since I'm 35 years old, that the IVF would be the most aggressive way to get pregnant since the success rate is very good. They're able to pick the best sperm to fertilize the eggs. If you're in no rush, you could do the IUI and hope for the best. But it might take a while to work, and it's a lot of trips back and forth to the doctor. Let me know if you have any questions! I'll try to help, but right now my head is spinning from all the information I was given today Posted 7/18/05 7:09 PM
rose825	I know that head spinning feeling very well (another icon we could use here). Take some time to digest everything, its funny how it clears up a little. Good luck with the IVF!!!! PS- My RE said he should take Proxeed or fertility friend, but like you said I have a little more time to play around with so I didnt want to go straight to IVF. DH also had a SA 5 months ago that was much better, so we are hoping it will recover. Baby dust to you!! Posted 7/18/05 7:59 PM
Diane	At least you now have answers. I hope the IVF helps. Posted 7/20/05 12:38 PM
Gertyrae	I will definitely keep you updated on her status. As of now, she only has four viable eggs, which are still scheduled to be harvested on Saturday. I will know more after the weekend and keep you posted. Posted 7/20/05 11:27 PM
LisaW	I am so sorry you have to go through this... If you have any questions on IVF, feel free to FM me! Unfortunately, I am an expert now... Posted 7/21/05 9:45 AM
Anniegrl	Posted by Gertyrae I will definitely keep you updated on her status. As of now, she only has four viable eggs, which are still scheduled to be harvested on Saturday. I will know more after the weekend and keep you posted. Thank you! I am totally icked out by the term "egg harvesting". It sounds like some sort of alien procedure Much baby dust to your SIL! Message edited 7/21/2005 11:34:34 AM. Posted 7/21/05 11:34 AM
LisaW	Posted by Anniegrl Thank you! I am totally icked out by the term "egg harvesting". It sounds like some sort of alien procedure ! I never hear anyone call it that!! It's usually just referred to as retrieval... Posted 7/21/05 11:39 AM
Anniegrl	Posted by LisaW Posted by Anniegrl Thank you! I am totally icked out by the term "egg harvesting". It sounds like some sort of alien procedure ! I never hear anyone call it that!! It's usually just referred to as retrieval... That's a better term! P.S. you have FM Posted 7/21/05 11:42 AM
LisaW	Posted by Gertyrae I really hope this works for you. My SIL is going through it right now for the first time. I will let you know how it goes. I think they are harvesting her eggs this week and doing the implant on Saturday. I just wanted to say that they do not implant the embryos...they transfer them back to the uterus. Sigh, it would be so much easier if they could just implant them...Unfortunately, they must implant themselves. Posted 7/21/05 11:45 AM
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