Just had news that husband has zero sperm count

[mjsmith]

Hi ladies. I'm new here, we have been TTC for around 13 months. I was tested and all was normal, however we were told DH Sperm analysis results today and he has zero sperm. We're devastated and haven't really processed it all yet. We have an app with our GP Monday morning to see what this means and where to go from here. Just thought i'd see if anyone on here has had the same experience. Any advice appreciated. Tx

Hi,

We went through this this time last year. 2 sperm tests later DH was referred to the gynae clinic and had a scan to see if there was anything causing the lack of sperm. Nothing found so def no sperm! Then the gynae clinc referred us to the fertility clinic to talk through options.

We already have a 5 year old daughter so our next step is private treatment.

Timewise the sperm tests were Carried out at the beginning of sept and end of sept. Scan was done at the beginning of Dec and we were told of results on 20 Dec (great timing!).

I phoned yesterday about an appt with a fertility clinic (private) and our consultation appt is on the 24th.

Hope this helps.

I am so sorry you are going through this. I don't have experience of this so forgive me for giving you an anecdote but my DH's boss had 0 sperm count. I am not sure whether they found a reason like a blockage but When he and his wife went for ivf, they put him to sleep and surgically removed the sperm from the testes. I believe many men with 0 sperm in the ejaculation can actually produce healthy sperm in the testes. Anyway, it did take 3 rounds of ICsi but the 3rd round did result in their twins.
It must be a horrible shock and you may very well find a reason for it but please know they can do so much nowadays.

Thank you ladies. It's such a shock and we are both really struggling to come to terms with the news. I am devastated but can not imagine what my husband is feeling. We are both being very open with our concerns, emotions etc and I am really trying to be strong for him. I know we will get through and at the end of the day not matter what path we take we will be fine. Just really appreciate your posts as there is so much information etc to take it its such a comfort to hear other people stories.

My DH struggled a lot to come to terms with it all, especially since he thought (due to the GPs insistence) that I was the issue.

We got through it by joking.I would say "it's not fault; well clearly it is your fault...!" Another thing I pointed out was the fact it could quite easily have been me and would have wanted me to dwell and sulk about it. The answer was obviously 'no'.

There is no doubt about it that it is shit but try not to dwell on it too much, look forward to what you want your next steps to be. once you get your head sorted you will be able to steer him.

Has the GP offered to refer you to see why there is no sperm? Ask to find out if there is a blockage (generally they can be sorted). If there is sperm present they can remove the sperm.

DH's rock rock bottom was when we were told that we would need donor sperm if we wanted another child.

Be kind to yourselves.