retrieval week, 1st IVF cycle

I was just wondering if there is anyone out there that has been through the IVF due to male infertility.  We had to do a frozen sperm sample due to the quality of my husbands sperm and now i am having all the signs of severe ovarian hyperstimulation!  I am really nervous, I go for more bloodwork and another ultrasound on Monday morning to find out when my egg retrieval will be.  Thanks!

[Barb40]

I WENT THROUGH FROZEN SPERM WITH A DONOR. THEY PERFORM ICSI ON FOZEN SPERM OR LOW MOBILITY. ALSO INCREASES CHANCES OF FERTILIZATION.  WE ALSO WENT FOR ASSISTED HATCHING SO EMBRYO IMPLANTS BETTER AND FASTER....I AM STILL WAITING TO GET BT TO SEE IF I AM PREG  BUT I DO HAVE ALL THE SIGNS
GOOD LUCK

[allgood427]

Hey Jess!

We did our ER this morning.  Unfortunately, I only had 6 eggs, so no hyperstimulation for me.  Our "issue" was DH's low sperm motility; all of the tests done on me showed no signs of problems.  Of course, the only real cure for sperm problems is IVF, but it also makes me optimistic that we won't have as many worries with implantation/miscarriages.  I am a little down that I didn't produce more eggs, but it only takes one so hopefully we will have at least 2 to transfer.  

DH actually had to go back after a few hours this morning b/c his sample was pretty low.  But, they were much better the second time around (no clue why??). Since we are doing ICSI, they really only need 6!

How was your doc appt this morning?  Did you get your ER date?  What drugs are you taking now?  I'm sure they can tell you how many follies you have and if there is a worry of hyperstimulation.  Even with 6 eggs, I still felt a little uncomfortable towards the end.  I'm sure you are going to be fine

Good luck!