u/stessedandindebt

Diagnosed with azoospermia, nothing found on ultrasound, numbers all a little low, except fsh at 11 likely due to orchiectomy as baby. Im on track to receive a TESE soon, doc said mTESE unnecessary since my numbers seem hopeful, I guess thats what he was trying to get at.

Im extremely nervous since I wont be going under, just local anesthesia. Do they stick a needle in my ball? How is the pain after? Any success stories from a TESE? I already have anxiety and having only one testicle doesn’t help at all. Me and the wife are hopeful, just looking for support from fellow men with similar experiences.

I did like most vets and put every one of my diagnoses on my initial claim including ptsd not knowing about the stressor requirements. Now I’m scheduled for an “initial ptsd” c&p in a couple of weeks, I know the ptsd claim is dead in the water with no proof of stressor beyond personal statements. But I do have insomnia, mdd, and gad because of my another already sc disability which is noted several times in my va mental treatment record.

Would the examiner consider this or would they focus only on the ptsd when forming an opinion? Of course I plan on being honest and upfront about the PTSD, but I know most of my current mental health treatment is focused on the other diagnoses which impact me more on a daily basis.