Endo specialist or IVF? Desperate to have a child.

[mummy2Kaitlyn]

Hi ,

I had a similar situation .My fertility specialist did a Lapo/hysto to see what was going on as we have been trying for 11mths with no luck. When he went in he found endo and one blocked tub from the scaring of the endo (apparently). After the op he told me that with the single tub + endo that I needed to go to fertility rate was so low in his mind it was not worth waiting any longer. Anyway by a miracle we feel pregnant the cycle after my operation!!!!!!.

We have now been trying for our second child for 15mths so I have booked myself in for another clean up. He offered me the option of IVF as he does this as well , but I thought it all sounded so traumatic.

I am not sure why you are suffering more pain, my was very much reduced, especially during "the fun stuff!". Have you spoken to your Dr?.

I am happy to give you the name of my Fertility Specialist as he was great. He worked first time and I am hoping he will again.

[melanie1964]

Hi,
the naturopath I see says there appears to be a link between wheat and endometriosis and advised I stop eating it. Now I no longer have bloating or irritable bowel symptoms or diarrhoea, which I used to suffer during every period. Obviously this may be different for everyone but cutting out wheat has had a massive impact on my endometriosis and the pain was reduced noticeably. After my last laparoscopy the consultant gynae said my endo had 'burnt itself out'.

Maybe worth seeing a naturopath also to prepare your body for ivf ?

Good luck
Mel

[Mindhugs]

Thanks guys for your responses and support.

Strangely enough, my naturopath told me the other day she thinks I have an intolerance to something and she is suspecting salicylates. So I have eliminated those from my diet. The bloating gets me too and also the diarrhoea around period time...........

I've heard endo is linked to weakened immune systems (ie. asthma, sinusitis, hayfever suffers etc etc) which would explain the food intolerances.

My mother in law had endo and then a hysterectomy. Now she suffers from Fibromyalgia. She also has allergies/intolerances to certain foods. She's in her mid 60's so the technology that's around these days is a lot better than back then.

[sam_layle]

I'm turning 36yrs in a few months & my DH will be 39yrs shortly after. We have been trying for 3 years. I have endo & have a very low rate to conceive naturally, I think my endo/ivf specialist said I have under a 10% chance. He also said I should go straight to ivf & skip surgery. I feel that I should have surgery first to get cleaned out then start ivf.

Your not alone. Good luck.