Hi there,
I have endo on one ovary (or likely endo, picked up on scan). I have been TTC for 3 years, with 6 mth's of clomid, 3 IUIs and 1 IVF (poor response, low fertilisation, and only 1 good embryo which did not take).
Should I go for surgery (diagnostic/removal) first, or try another stim cycle (as my FS recommends)? Does anyone sometimes get the feeling that AC is a bit of scam? I am putting it badly I guess. But I just feel like the FS will say "try again", bc that is his speciality, whereas the Endo doctors (on their web page) say everyone should have surgery. I just feel like I'm going through the ringer here.
I have been on holiday from my country and from iVF and I have never been happier. The thought of trying again makes me feel sick. Anyway, a bit of a vent. Any ideas? Advice?
Lots of luck and happiness to all of you out there in any case.
Hi Worrywort X
I'm not sure of the reccomendations you have been given, but since you have tried almost everything, perhaps it would be wise to get the endo checked out first.
I hope that your journey is a little more easier for you in the new year XXX
Don't give up X
Hey.... We are basically in the same situation....We have been TTC for 4 years... had 2 laparoscopies done and 2 IVF cycles done.... i have severe endo and am now having the operation to get it out (well after my march wedding)... our FS said to us to give IVF 2 goes then if nothing happens have the op so thats what we are doing.... i would suggest to have the operation before IVF again.... im almost certain that its our only problem in having another baby
I had my endo removed, then had IVF and it worked first time.
What is the point in having IVF when there is endo there that might potentially prevent a pregnancy? I don't understand your FS letting you go ahead with it before making sure everything is as clear as can be.
Wow reading your post is like living what i have been through! I had undiagnosed endo, although i was convinced I had it but my FS said "nothing is showing on scans".. after 6 rounds of clomid and 1 very poor response to one IVF cycle, I had a lap in 2005 and I was absolutely covered in endo. Grade 5, it was on my bowel, bladder.. I had to be referred to a big surgeon in Sydney who chopped it all out within 3 operations. I took time out from TTC and after a 2 year break which involved travelling with volunteer work nursing in the South Pacific, my DH and I did IVF again with a new FS in QLD and fell first go. I am now 19 weeks.
I guess my advice would be to go and have it removed. Endometriosis can also make your egg quality poor. Our first cycle I only got two eggs, the second go 4 years later with all the endo gone we got 15! Having it removed may also increase your ability to fall naturally..
All the best and I am sure you will make the right choice
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