Severe PCOS, DH has zero sperm count, IUI with donor sperm?
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My husband and I had been TTC for several months when we decided to see my OBGYN to ask some questions. When I was 21, I was diagnosed with PCOS, showing many of the symptoms. I knew that PCOS was a sign of infertility and my OB decided to have my husband checked to rule every possible reason out. It turns out he has a zero sperm count. We have done 4 analysis to confirm. After taking some time to go over our options, we decided to see a reproductive endocrinologist. I went in there feeling hopeless and completely devastated. He did have some hopeful news to offer us. He has put me on 2000MG of Metformin a day. Once he feels my periods are regulating, he will begin the IUI treatments. I'm petrified, to say the least. I feel like we are on the low end of things. I am trying to lose some weight, but this too is not going well. Anyone who has PCOS (with this symptom) knows that the insulin levels are not appropriate. I know that IUI is the much cheaper option, which is what we can afford. I fear that if we do IVF (even though the success rate is much higher) that is wouldn't work and having to write a check every month as a reminder would be crushing, and it would rule out hope for adoption (on a financial level). I just want to know that I am not alone and going into something that could ultimately be very close to impossible. I hate sounding so hopeless. It's just overwhelming.
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I'm sorry to hear that. I hope everything works out well. I also have PCOS for about 5 years now, but my RE has told me to stop the meds. They were making me feel sick. I hope he told you to take 500 for the first 2 weeks and gradually work your way up to 2000mg a day. That medicine is not joke. the diarhea is the worst...LOL...Make sure you eat a full meal when you take it because it will really upset your stomach. Metformin will indeed help with regulating your periods and should also help you ovulate. You said your husband has no sperm count? What do you plan on doing? I would deffenitely try the IUI first. it is much cheaper You never know what may happen. You may not even need an IVF if you succeed with the IUI. Your not alone at all. It is ery overwhelming because you want it right NOW.. I hate waiting so i understand. Don't discourage yourself with the weight loss. It is very hard if you have pcos. I would start changing what you eat and atleast try to do 30 minutes a day of activities. even if it is walking. I would search online for workout activities and try those. It took me a while to get results on the scale but I did deffenitly see results as in inches lost and toned arms and legs. The weight didn't come off as fast as id like to but its getting there. I'm gonna pray for you so keep your hopes up!!!
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Yes. We have started 500mg a day. It has absolutely torn my stomach to pieces! I am considering joining a fitness facility to do some exercising. As far as things with my husband's diagnosis, we are simply moving to sperm donor. We can't afford the procedure they want to do on him to see if they can extract anything, and even if they do, we MUST do IVF with it. I don't know. I hate feeling so negative about things, but we have felt like we are fighting a losing battle. I do have periods, though not each month. I'm really hoping the Metformin will help with that. Thanks for the encouragement. :-) The weight loss is a HUGE struggle right now!
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