Hey there!!

I'm sorry about the MF.. It really stinks!! My DH was diganogsed with a varicocele too in 2004 in both testes and had surgery but his unfortunately didn't get much better. It takes several months for the sperm to completely regenerate after surgery so that's probably why the repeat SA isn't for a while for your DH. I do know that the surgery has helped others but my DH had several that needed to be repaired and a few they couldn't get to..

As for the cramping.. I went through IVF (May/June 07) and had severe cramping approx 3-4 days after the embryo transfer which would have been 6-7 days after ovulation. It was more of like a strong strong cramp that would stop me in my tracks and then it would go away. It wasn't constant cramps like AF. They came and went.. But, this is just how it worked for me.. We got our BFP with that cycle and I'm now a little over 32 weeks!

I do know cramping is a great sign !! and could very possibly be implantation!! I really hope it is for you!! That was the only symptom that I remember during my cycle (other than tender breasts.. but that was probably from the progesterone injections)

GOOD LUCK and KEEP US POSTED!!!

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