So Shane and I have been battling infertility for the last three and a half years. We've been actively trying (did the whole charting, temping, etc) and fell into the not-not category (not "trying", not preventing) for the past while.
Anytime a couple has been trying over 6 months, seeing a doc is not out of the question. We've been to an OB/GYN and an RE (Reproductive Endocrinologist). The OB said that Shane's swimmers aren't active and well-formed enough and that's the main issue and sent us to the RE for "treatments". He also went to the urologist for a diagnosis of the reason why: it appears he has a slight varicocele. The urologist said that he could do surgery but there is no proof that it would do any good. He said that since Shane's counts are good, we are good candidates for an IUI (intrauterine insemination).
We've been thinking about it for a while (the procedure isn't cheap but it's cheaper than IVF!) and finally found that my flex spending will cover the procedure. SO, we are starting this cycle!
Here's to hoping that this works!
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