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Old 03-27-2007, 12:36 PM   #1
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need help in dealing w/infertility

hullo, I have just joined this forum today because I need a place where I can hear from other ladies who may be going through what I am.

My husband and I have been trying to conceive for 3 years. We were recommended to do ICSI because of poor sperm quality; we then did frozen embryo transfer. Then we went abroad to try another cycle of ICSI and his sperm analysis came out totally normal -- so we went home happily thinking we could conceive.

When that didn't work out, we went through 3 cycles of IUI. I'd had my tubes and everything checked out, when finally a doctor told me I have polycystic ovaries -- not polycystic ovarian syndrome, just 'polycystic ovaries'. This doctor also brought to our attention that my husband has abnormal 'semen viscosity'. But no one has been able to tell us if yes, this is the cause of our infertility -- no one seems to know the answers.

In a month we are again going abroad for IVF/ICSI. I just feel like we are missing answers, pieces of a puzzle, and that the doctors are also missing something.

I don't feel fully equipped, information-wise. I just don't want to go all the way to London only to be told, "you're normal" and then not conceive for another year and a half.

thanks.

 
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Old 03-27-2007, 02:05 PM   #2
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Welcome aboard! I know exactly what you mean about feeling like the doctors are missing something. All of my tests have checked out fine, and DH has low morphology and motility, but other than that we also have no answers. DH has been taking Emergen-C and L- Carnitine daily and last cycle his counts were great, but our 4th IUI still wasn't successful. I'm on cycle day 37, still no period, and negative pregnancy tests. Anyway, sorry for rambling! Welcome again, and hopefully you will find support and encouragement from these boards like we have!

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Welcome EE

There are many on these boards with unexplained infertility, so I think you came to the right place. We have been trying for about 4 years now and just found out last summer the problem is with my tube. We will be making our first (and probably only) attempt at IVF very soon. You will find lots of support here. I hope you find answers soon and get the BFP you have been hoping for.

Holly

 
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Hi EE,

Welcome to the board. I am so sorry for all you are going through. To me one of the worst parts of IF is the not knowing why or getting different and confusing answers. Sometimes it just takes time to find the right treatment. I know going abroad to London for treatment must be a big sacrafice. I complain b/c I have to travel 1 and a half hours so for you that must be hard too. I would have written down a list of questions and get the records from all the doctor's you've seen re: IF, review them and maybe you can start reading books on IF and go online for research. This board is a wonderful resource and everyone is so great. I really hope that you get the answers you so what and need to get a BFP!! Lot's of luck to you and keep us posted!!! :0

kathy

 
Old 03-30-2007, 02:43 AM   #5
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Re: need help in dealing w/infertility

Hullo everyone,

thank you for your replies, just the fact that I received responses made me feel comforted

I have done extensive research online re: IVF/ICSI, but I will take your advice and will buy a book on it, as that may be more concise and helpful.

I wish you guys all the best, and will keep you posted (i'm leaving for london in the first week of May).

thanks again

 
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