It’s that time again. I’m back for another ICLW (International Comment Leaving Week, for those not in the know, just click on that little green button over there). If you visited me last month, not a whole lot has changed (but please don’t let that stop you from poking around–I have been writing). If you’re here for the first time, let’s get acquainted:
- Hubby has hypogonadotropic hypogonadism. In other words, his hormones are all out of whack. He was on testosterone replacement therapy for many years, which effectively killed all sperm production.
- He got off the T in August of last year and started getting hCG injections in September, followed by the addition of hMG in December.
- We’ve noticed some physical changes, and Hubby’s suffered from lethargy, hot flashes, and weight gain in the meantime, but we don’t get another SA done until mid-April, so we still don’t know if he has any swimmers.
- While we’re waiting, I’ve been getting myself checked out. I had an HSG in February, which turned out fine, and I just had CD3 bloodwork done last weekend. So far, there are no known issues with me that would prevent me from getting pregnant, you know, once we have some sperm to work with.
So, that’s us. Take a look around my little corner of the blogiverse, make yourself at home, and feel free to comment anywhere you’d like. I look forward to visiting all of you as well!
I love it when people do a synopsis of their issues during ICLW. I always learn something new. For instance, I had no idea that getting testosterone replacement would kill sperm. Glad things are looking good for you so far!!
Thanks. Yeah, unfortunately a lot of doctors don’t even know that taking testosterone will stop sperm production. I’ve heard of it being prescribed to people who are having trouble conceiving–which is the exact opposite of helping! Too bad for Hubby he really needs it most of the time, so he doesn’t look like a 12-year-old!
Ditto…I guess I never knew that about testosterone, either! Thanks for sharing (and for writing!). 🙂
Consider this my public service announcement!
Thanks for sharing! I, too, never knew that about testosterone replacement.
If anything good can come out of this (other than a baby!), it’s that I’m starting to feel like a bit of an advocate and educator, which is pretty awesome!
Thanks for visiting my blog! Excited to scope yours out too. Cheering for you guys. It seems like there is an endless variety of issues that can cause infertility, and every story is so unique. Hoping that SA comes back with good news 🙂
Thank you so much. I’ll take all the cheers I can get!
I hear you on the testosterone issue! So many of our doctors didn’t know about effects of T- which turn out to be devastating for a TTC couple! The only one who did was our RE. Good luck to you and your hubs- I’ll be reading!
I’m glad you guys got it figured out–and with good results! I’ll definitely be keeping up with you, too!
Hi from ICLW!
Gotta love the crazy road of MFI, we know it well ourselves. I’ll be curious to see where these roads take you!
Thanks for stopping by! I’m headed right over to check out your story as well.
Thanks for visiting my blog and happy ICLW. I too didn’t know that about testosterone. Good luck w/ his SA next month!
Thanks! It can’t get here soon enough!
I’ll send you good vibes for your hubbys SA in april! I hope it comes back with some great numbers!
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Thank you so much! I’ll take all the good vibes I can get!
Thanks for sharing a bit of your history. I hope that your husband’s SA will show signs of improvement in April and I’m really glad your test results were all normal.
Thanks! So far so good.