It was a brief encounter but things improved dramatically over the next few weeks while investigations were taking place. They were able to make love whenever they chose, and he usually ejaculated, only having occasional difficulty around the time of ovulation. In fact, she became pregnant within a couple of months and said she was sure it was one of the natural times. Mr T. did not want, or need, treatment or outside help with his problem. He had been able to ejaculate again within the security of their relationship when Miss A. was able to share her knowledge and understanding of the pressures she had been imposing on him.
The existence of absolute sterility is rare and therefore the door of hope is left open for the majority of couples. Such hope can at times become unbearable: ‘If only someone would say there was no hope, we could begin to adjust.’ Perhaps doctors need to help these, and others, to look at their fears of the closed door so that it can be included more often in their range of choices.
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