Male Factor Infertility - chromosome issues. Anyone else with experience?

[InTheSunshine]

I'm a long term poster within conception. TTC for 2.5 years. My husband has been diagnosed with a chromosome abnormality. We've been told IVF with ICSI is possible but we will need PGD.

We're considering private treatment at CARE or Nurture in the East Midlands & I wondered if anyone else had a.) experience of this type of male factor infertility or b.) has had treatment at either clinic.

Thanks

Hello Sunny. No words of wisdom, but am lurking in support. xxx

Erm...what's PGD?

Thanks Rie

PGD is Preimplantation Genetic Diagnosis - screening embryos to test for genetic issues so that there is less risk (in our case) of it not implanting or very early MC.

Well I hope there's someone who knows more than me.

Sorry I can't offer experience either but wondered if you'd found the site Fertility Friends yet? Much higher traffic there of people going through IVF, with different boards for those using the different clinics around the country. I frequented it a lot before and during my IVF treatment, and if you can see beyond the frankly bonkers obsession with ridiculous smileys and banners, etc you'll find it a goldmine of useful information. Whatever my question, there was always someone there who could answer it. Had a brief look and found this sub-section all about male factor issues.

Sorry to hear about your diagnosis; wish you all the luck with future treatment.

Thanks Lottie. Weird that you posted - I was thinking of you yesterday!

Don't worry Lottie. I can vouch for the fact that Sunny isn't a mad stalker.