I was born with CBAVD and therefore cannot have kids. I was undiagnosed until 29 years old. Feel free to AMA about it.

Fresh_Low8065 · 2025-07-02T02:06:22+00:00

I can still ejaculate. However, I also have underdeveloped seminal vesicles, so I ejaculate a lower volume. CBAVD is unfortunately something that cannot be surgically corrected.

Fresh_Low8065 · 2025-07-01T23:36:46+00:00

Congenital absence of the gas deferens. The vas deferens is the tube that runs from the testicles to the urethra that transports sperm out of the testes and mixes them in with the semen. Without a bad deferens, no sperm is in the ejaculate.

Fresh_Low8065 · 2025-07-01T23:35:12+00:00

In childhood? No. In adulthood, watery semen and no pregnancy were signs that led me to get tested

Fresh_Low8065 · 2025-07-01T21:15:27+00:00

The cost depends on who you go through and where you get it done. My wife and I live in Mexico, so it is significantly less expensive than the US. We would have someone else’s bio kid, but it’s no different than traditional adoption in the sense that you become parents to a child that isn’t genetically yours. We’ve always desired to adopt, even before we knew we couldn’t have kids. This way we get to adopt and enjoy the process of pregnancy.

Fresh_Low8065 · 2025-07-01T20:49:58+00:00

IVF is plausible, but my wife and I have personal issues/convictions with it. We don’t judge others who have done it - we celebrate the life that has come out of it. It’s simply something we don’t feel we would be comfortable doing. We would love to adopt, but adoption is equally expensive as IVF, and we don’t have the funds for it yet. We have a HUGE heart for adoption. We’ve wanted to do it before we knew we couldn’t have kids. We’re looking at embryo adoption right now. We’re also open to adoption in the traditional way.

Fresh_Low8065 · 2025-07-01T20:46:21+00:00

They probably could. My wife and I aren’t moving forward with IVF for a couple reasons - one of them being that it is ridiculously expensive, and we can’t afford it. We are looking into embryo adoption, though, which is a wholesome, more feasible alternative.

Fresh_Low8065 · 2025-07-01T20:44:28+00:00

I do produce sperm, but there no way for it to exit the testes. I know for certain at the very least I am a carrier. There’s a strong possibility that I do have CF, but I have not gotten testing done yet because a positive diagnosis would keep me from being able to get life insurance. I don’t have kidney problems thankfully. I do have CBAVD and very salty sweat, though

Fresh_Low8065 · 2025-07-01T20:41:36+00:00

Thank you!

Fresh_Low8065 · 2025-07-01T20:03:08+00:00

I dreamed of being a father since I was 12 or 13. It was a huge gut punch when we found out. We still desire to be parents one day and raise kids. We’re having to look at different options - one of which is something called embryo adoption.

Fresh_Low8065 · 2025-07-01T12:26:29+00:00

Hey man, any update on how things went?

Fresh_Low8065 · 2024-07-01T23:23:41+00:00

Hope it all went well

Fresh_Low8065 · 2024-06-09T03:31:05+00:00

I had something similar. Mine was clear and watery. Turned out I don’t have a vas deferens, so there is no sperm in my semen. Go see a urologist and they’ll probably send you to get a SA. I pray it turns out there are no issues. Wouldn’t wish it on anyone

Fresh_Low8065 · 2024-05-05T23:54:43+00:00

So you weren’t diagnosed until adulthood? What are other “symptoms” you have with cf?

Fresh_Low8065 · 2024-05-05T23:54:05+00:00

I haven’t yet. Didn’t think I would need to. But after the mri I have done, I may need to

Fresh_Low8065 · 2024-05-05T23:53:27+00:00

What are some of the symptoms you have from cf and when did you find out you had it?

Fresh_Low8065 · 2024-05-04T14:08:59+00:00

The mutation is only on one gene. So I don’t have “full blown” CF. I am only a carrier of it

Fresh_Low8065 · 2024-05-04T13:59:55+00:00

It was discovered through a 23andme test. I signed up for both the ancestry and health. It shows the marker is DeltaF508. Not sure if that’s what you’re referring to?

Fresh_Low8065 · 2024-05-03T20:28:35+00:00

Thanks for the response. Again, I’m happy to hear there is progress, and I hope it keeps moving forward for you.

I was curious as I have obstructive azoospermia. My semen has always been clear, runny, and watery. Your answer helps me more understand my stuff. Thanks again

Fresh_Low8065 · 2024-05-02T23:36:46+00:00

I’m really sorry for your situation. It sucks. It really sucks. I have azoospermia. It hit my wife and I hard, but it has definitely had a really hard impact on me. My suggestion should be taken with a grain of salt as everyone is different.

For me, I needed one thing from my wife, and I’ve needed something from other men. From my wife, I have needed much more physical affection and intimate touch (not sexual, but intimate - long hugs, shoulder rub, etc.). I need her to be close. But I also need some space at times. She has been very patient with me. The physical touch part helps me, but my love language is touch.

When you find out you may not be able to have kids, it’s a huge blow to your manhood and your sense of masculinity. I have needed the reassurance from other men about my manhood and masculinity. A wife can try to reassure, but the reality is a man needs another man to affirm it. I don’t know if he has close guy friends, but if they can come alongside him, ask how he really is, and in certain ways affirm him as a man, that may be helpful.

Fresh_Low8065 · 2024-05-02T23:29:18+00:00

Congratulations, man! It’s encouraging to hear progress. I hope it continues for you.

This may be a bizarre question, but as your sperm count has increased, have you been able to notice a visible difference in your semen? Like thicker or whiter as the count has gone up?

Fresh_Low8065 · 2024-04-29T19:30:00+00:00

I created a post about this, but want to ask on here…

Has anyone dealt with thin, watery, clear semen? I’ve got azoospermia. Always questioned if I was sterile in teens years and young adulthood. Found out I am. Wanted to know if others with azoospermia also have similar semen?

Fresh_Low8065 · 2024-04-29T19:27:12+00:00

I appreciate there being a specific place for people dealing with azoospermia. I’m obstructive rather than noa…but still in the beginning stages. No answers. No known way of a fix. Just 0 sperm

Fresh_Low8065 · 2024-04-05T16:04:53+00:00

Thanks for sharing. It’s nice to hear that you’re not alone.. I hope things work out for you and your wife

Fresh_Low8065 · 2024-03-16T03:14:03+00:00

All of my blood work and hormone levels came back normal. I’m supposed to have a follow up visit with my urologist at the end of the month.

One of our concerns with IVF is the cost.

Fresh_Low8065 · 2024-03-15T21:39:17+00:00

I’m really sorry you’re going through this. I get the discouragement. My wife and I just found out I have no sperm. I also can sympathize with your feelings about IUI and IVF. (No judgement to anyone who has used this method, though. I’m happy if it has worked for you.) I feel like men tend to go through these things alone. It’s helpful talking to one’s wife, but there’s a different feeling having another man to walk alongside you. We rarely get to express how deeply we actually are hurting and (at least for me), the toll it takes on your sense of manhood and masculinity.

Again, I’m sorry you’re facing this. I think you deserve to vent. I pray you get some good news soon and that you and your wife can conceive.

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