We've been TTC for over 4 years (we're 33 and 32) and went to see our GP a couple of weeks ago, he said that the first step was for my OH to produce a semen sample.
We've been for the results today and he said that there was no sperm present - oligospermic sample (looked it up and this is low, not azoospermic which is none?!).
He is referring us to a fertility specialist - we were that numb that we didn't ask how long this would take.
He said he wasn't an expert but he didn't think that we'd be able to conceive together and that the specialist would be able to discuss options such as a donor. I've loads of questions now since going home and looking into it more......
- Only had one sample tested, not asked to do another?
- He didn't mention trying to find out why? Blockages / reason why / etc.
- My OH has a varicocele but this wasn't mentioned / questioned - seems to be the most common cause and possibly treatable.
- Is this it? Has anybody any advice or similar situations etc?
Thank you in advance!
We've been for the results today and he said that there was no sperm present - oligospermic sample (looked it up and this is low, not azoospermic which is none?!).
He is referring us to a fertility specialist - we were that numb that we didn't ask how long this would take.
He said he wasn't an expert but he didn't think that we'd be able to conceive together and that the specialist would be able to discuss options such as a donor. I've loads of questions now since going home and looking into it more......
- Only had one sample tested, not asked to do another?
- He didn't mention trying to find out why? Blockages / reason why / etc.
- My OH has a varicocele but this wasn't mentioned / questioned - seems to be the most common cause and possibly treatable.
- Is this it? Has anybody any advice or similar situations etc?
Thank you in advance!