Picture for a moment, being young, vibrant, and in a healthy place in your life, only to be told that your husband has a condition called Azoospermia. How would you react, would it be a deal-breaker in your relationship, do you believe your spouse would be willing to use donor sperm? Men with Azoospermia have a complete absence of sperm from the fluid ejaculated during orgasm (semen). Azoospermia may occur because of an obstruction in the reproductive tract or inadequate sperm production. This condition can cause male infertility. Sperm may be surgically extracted or provided by a donor for artificial insemination.

Today's guest, Jessica Thornton, knows personally about the effects of male factor infertility. Jessica and her husband knew from the very beginning that they wanted to be parents, but it never occurred to them that fertility struggles were on the horizon. When the first results of Jessica's husbands' sperm revealed low sperm count, it became apparent that their hopes of parenthood wouldn't come to fruition without a fight. Jessica describes their experience searching for a sperm donor surreal and weird wrapped together.

A few things you will learn from Jessica: how to be patient with your infertile spouse, remembering that you aren't the only one suffering, using personal strengths such as, comedy and playfulness to stay connected with your spouse, being patient with yourself, and how to include close family and friends along your journey.

Jessica is a pediatric occupational therapist and resides on the west coast of the US with her husband and fur-baby.

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