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07.24.08, 07:14 AM General Topics
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DH's twin brother and his wife, at the age of 26, required several rounds of IUI to conceive due to motility problems. DH's mom and Dad, at 27, apparently conceived DH and his brother with some 70's artificial insemination procedure as well, for the same reason. We're now 33 and TTC#1. Given that family history, how long would you try before seeking help? TIA. [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 07.24.08, 07:14 AM Flag

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i believe that getting dh's sperm checked is the easiest of all the things you can do and since this appears to be the family issue, why not just get it done so you know what you're dealing with in advance. if he's clear, then you try on your own. if he's not, then you can decide whether it's worth trying for a period of time befre seeking active intervention [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:17 AM Flag

^^Would they check his sperm as part of a normal doctor's appointment or physical? I ask b/c when I first told my internist we were going to try (and I did NOT mention this problem to her) she said, "Well, don't even start to worry or think you have to come in unless you've tried for 8 months or so." So, I'm wondering if they'll even see DH until we've hit the 8 mo. active trying mark. (I've been off BC since 2005, following my cycles for a year with CBEFM, but we've only been trying by having intercourse 10 times a month and timing and so forth for a few months.) [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:21 AM Flag

What I've learned in my fertility experiences is that you can get whatever tests you want whenever you want...you just have to find the right doctors. Docs that tell you they "won't" do this until it's been X number of mos., that's bologne and not a customized approach. I agree with previous poster, just get dh [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:28 AM Flag

sorry, broken post...I would just get his sperm tested. Try ReproLab if you are in the city. Or have him go to HIS internist and get a rec for a urologist. Checking sperm is definitely not part of a "normal physical". [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:30 AM Flag

Okay. We share the same internist, in Boston. It's a little weird b/c he is a surgical resident in the same hospital, so we tread lightly about asking for people to do things... [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:34 AM Flag

^^I forgot to say thanks! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:36 AM Flag

Well then go somewhere else, seriously. Or get a new doctor. These are easy solutions. This is your health you're talking about, it shouldn't be "a little weird" or embarrassing...really. I say this having been in the same position of TTC at early 30s. There's no point in waiting when you think he may have a hereditary issue with sperm. Testing sperm is the easiest, least invasive test you will ever have done if you have to go down the road of working with an RE, trust me! Especially if you've been charting for a year, frankly I am surprised you haven't had him checked already. GL to you!! [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:39 AM Flag

Thanks. I was charting to get an idea of my cycle, but we weren't actively trying. I'm going to talk to him about it. I appreicate your help. [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:41 AM Flag

Good luck, really! And I hope it's not a long road for you... [ Reply | More

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General Topics 07.24.08, 07:44 AM Flag