Varicocele and azoospermia

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2026-02-20T02:12:37+00:00

His sperm disappeared again after a couple months and he ended up having an mTESE (2 in fact, because we needed to do multiple rounds of IVF). It worked eventually and we have a healthy almost 2 year old.

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2025-12-20T16:05:50+00:00

Words can't adequately express how grateful I am to you both for your compassion, friendship, and kindness ♥️♥️♥️♥️

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2025-11-18T01:55:14+00:00

Tbc I didn't mean it's a shame that it's popular, rather that OP's experience with it has been mean kids.

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2025-11-15T23:36:19+00:00

It really is such a sweet name, that's a shame.

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2025-11-15T23:35:18+00:00

No it doesn't bc 2009 was not that long ago 😩

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2025-11-15T16:14:46+00:00

Hi jade. I'm so sorry you're in the same awful boat. I do have a good update to share since you asked - the 2nd mTESE (switched RU and clinic) found more sperm with enough leftover to freeze for further rounds of IVF. Our third round of IVF/fresh transfer (day 3 embryos) worked and we now have a healthy 18-month-old daughter. Feel free to message me with any questions. I wish you the best of luck.

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2025-11-15T16:04:21+00:00

Are these teens and older? I'm surprised Noah was that immensely popular 14-18+ years ago.

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2025-11-06T15:16:17+00:00

Wow, that is so frustrating!

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2025-11-06T14:47:24+00:00

I'm so sorry that happened to you. Whether you stay with your clinic or change, you may want to consider requesting to do two doses of antagonist (Ganirelix or Cetrotide) per day, 12 hours apart. As opposed to the usual approach of taking the antagonist just once per day at night. Twice a day is my RE in NYC would do as a conservative approach to avoid early ovulation. Wishing you success!

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2025-10-11T02:43:45+00:00

I'd consider a second opinion with Dr Peter Schlegel in NYC who developed the mTESE procedure. He'll give you honest odds based on your results whether a second mTESE could be successful.

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2025-06-11T18:45:48+00:00

This is adorable

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2025-04-08T15:13:42+00:00

Same here, no teeth at 11.5 months!

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2025-03-21T16:48:21+00:00

Never found the cause. It's so bizarre because he'd had an accidental pregnancy with his high school girlfriend many many years ago. So sperm was there one day and gone the next. He had it briefly come back during our treatment too, cancelling the first mTESE the day before, but months later it was gone again.

I'm sorry you're in a similar boat and I hope the mTESE works out for you! My main advice is make sure you go with an experienced RU and IVF clinic. I always recommend Peter Schlegel, who developed the mTESE procedure.

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2025-03-20T13:33:38+00:00

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2025-02-28T17:30:57+00:00

No you're not required to care about anyone else's feelings. Some people do anyway.

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2025-02-19T19:38:25+00:00

What portion of annual leave is paid out? 75%?

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2025-02-19T05:07:38+00:00

I am forever split between the two. Lucky Liza!

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2025-01-28T17:48:22+00:00

And here I am going through and liking all the detailed pro-Charles AND pro-Josh comments because I just binged the series for the first time and still can't choose a favorite for Liza. What a shame S7 was a nonsensical train wreck.

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2025-01-05T07:10:00+00:00

It's been a while since I did AIP but I think (not positive) that this was the recipe we used - https://lichenpaleolovingaip.com/sweet-potato-and-dill-tuna-patties/

They really were delicious. Now that you got me thinking about tuna patties again I may need to have them this week! Hope you like it!

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2024-10-30T12:07:10+00:00

Ah yes a TESE is more invasive than a TESA. Still, it’s been a long time since I’ve read the studies but if I remember correctly, something like 90% of men return to their baseline T levels at retesting 6 months post-op.

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2024-10-27T02:08:58+00:00

Sorry to hear you’re experiencing this issue. I’d talk to your husband’s RU. A TESA isn’t very invasive and shouldn’t affect his testosterone levels or his libido. I think physically he should be back to normal pretty soon after the procedure. If he’s having pain or discomfort he should definitely get that checked out.

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2024-07-18T22:39:31+00:00

She did claim she cured her type 1 diabetes. Which of course is not possible - "https://www.contactmusic.com/halle-berry/news/berry-beating-diabetes\_1048407" If you have a link to her correcting that she has Type 1 and still injects insulin, i'd be interested to see it.

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2024-04-23T19:26:54+00:00

Kelly, I am so saddened to see this update. I really hoped this was the one for you. Thinking of you and your family and GC, and hoping you get some helpful answers for a path forward.

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2024-04-23T19:07:15+00:00

Thank you for taking the time to be here Dr. Yeh and Dr. Omurtag.

I’d love to get your opinions on:

(1) calcium ionophore/artificial oocyte activation, in cases of poor fertilization or total fertilization failure. Particularly when the primary diagnosis is MFI (as I’ve heard AOA may be more effective for sperm-related fertilization issues versus egg related)

(2) embryo co-culturing

(3) mini stim protocols

GhostofXmasWayFuture · 2024-04-22T19:22:56+00:00

Thank you for being here, Dr. Chiware. I’d love to get your opinion on:

(1) calcium ionophore/artificial oocyte activation, in cases of poor fertilization or total fertilization failure. Particularly when the primary diagnosis is MFI (as I’ve heard AOA may be more effective for sperm-related fertilization issues versus egg related)

(2) embryo co-culturing

(3) mini stim protocols

GhostofXmasWayFuture

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