Possible genetic defects in children from fathers with sertoli cell only syndrome

[dw80]

My husband has very high fsh and lh levels and was also diagnosed with azoospermia.  At the moment we have two different opinions from two different doctors - one has told us that there is no way we will ever be able to conceive a child together since there is the possibility that my husband has sertoli cell only syndrome whilst the other doctor told us that there may still be the possibility for us to conceive through IVF with ICSI since small pockets of sperm may still be found.

My main concern is that if IVF is a success for us and I manage to conceive, the child may be born with gentic defects in view of the fact that my husband has sertoli cell only syndrome.  Could this be true? Is there anyone out there who has sertoli cell only syndrome and still managed to conceive a child through IVF?  

[dw80]

Hey thanks for your words of encouragement.  Unfortunately things took a turn for the worst for us because my DH's FSH kept on going higher and higher and our gynaecologist, RE and also the fertility clinic told us that his fsh clearly shows that his testicles are not producing any sperm and that there is no hope for us to ever conceive dh's biological child.  After months and months of crying and discussing, dh agreed to go for ivf with donor sperm and I just started medications about 5 days ago.

So our ivf is scheduled in April.

[nib838]

this may be a bit late but just wanted to let you know that my DH has also been diagnosed with sertoli cell only syndrome. His urologist told us he was 1,000% sure we would never have a child that was biologically both of ours. However, we have a beautiful 3 1/2 year boy who is perfect, a little girl in heaven who we lost late in pregnancy completely unrelated to the sperm quality as proof he was wrong. We did the IVF with ICSI and it was a success. It is a emotional rollacoster but definitely worth it when you look into your babies eyes!!!   Hope this helps! Best of luck to you all!

[Destin2BAMamma]

I completely understand we were both against it for the longest time and have come to reason that if we didn't give in we wouldn't have children and neither one of us could live with that. Good luck to you too!

[dw80]

My DH is not open to the option of donor sperm so he would rather go for the 10 to 15 percent chance rather than use that option.  I am just hoping and praying for a miracle because I cannot imagine my life without kids.  We have two completely different opinions right now and we will get a third one soon to see who we should believe really.  Good luck with your IVF.  Hope it goes well for you

[Destin2BAMamma]

We were worried about genetic defect also.

[Destin2BAMamma]

My DH doesn't produce any sperm and we are forced to use a donor from a cryobank because we want a baby so bad. My DH was told that he needed a complex surgery and only had a 10 to 15 percent of producing sperm afterwards. Hope this info helps :) good luck!