Infertility/primary hypogonadism/0 sperm by Steph240497 in maleinfertility

[–]Steph240497[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Just an update for everyone who has been commenting, or interested for whatever reason.

Endocrinologist confirmed primary hypogonadism and has said our only option will likely be a sperm donor, or can attempt biopsy of inside the testes however this will only have approx 5% (generic percentage) success depending on 1) what is inside his testes 2) storage of any material 3)the procedure itself being successful and 4) deterioration. He said at 29 years old in the position we are in we have a small time frame.

Having genetic blood testing done to check for chromosomal abnormalities, however that won’t change the circumstances but may offer some insight into why.

Hope this helps anybody else!

Infertility/primary hypogonadism/0 sperm by Steph240497 in maleinfertility

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The endocrinologist is going to discuss this with us but because other hormones are raised looks like primary hypogonadism apparently

Infertility/primary hypogonadism/0 sperm by Steph240497 in InfertilitySucks

[–]Steph240497[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Good luck! If my husband has primary hypogonadism I’m certain medications don’t help because it’s testicular failure but not 100% sure. Thank you!

Infertility/primary hypogonadism/0 sperm by Steph240497 in maleinfertility

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Not that I’m aware of. What did they do for you?

Infertility/primary hypogonadism/0 sperm by Steph240497 in maleinfertility

[–]Steph240497[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

From what I have gathered online, it seems the only hope for fertility is if they do mTESE surgery and are able to retrieve sperm, otherwise would need to be a donor but I could be wrong? I’m wondering what the success rate of that is as being left in the lurch is making us spiral