endo surgery or ivf

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

Goodluck

A friend of mine had a laparoscopy done due to endo & she fell pg the next month - just a thought

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.

Just my thoughts.
Sue xx

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

Hey thanks everyone for your replies, which were all so helpful. I am certainly thinking that the laparascopy is the way to go.

Hi Worrywart and all!
I was diagnosed with endo back in 2007 via a laparoscopy and had it burnt off. nothing else done about it since. Done over 5 cycles of IVF, which have gotten to transfer stage, but none successful. Had a biopsy done on my lining and saw FS tonight for results which point to Adenomyosis. After reading a considerable amount of information on the internet, has anyone ever given thought or read up on adenomyosis?
I'm not sure if anyone knows much about it, but its kinda related to endometriosis - bits of tissue are in the muscle wall which surrounds your lining of the womb and can affect any embyos attaching....am just learning about this ...have been pouring over the internet for past 3 hours!!

I was hoping someone in the Belly Belly Forum might have had some experience with treatments for adeno?. or used Lupron, Lucrin or Synarel? my FS has suggested Synarel, but not liking what I've been reading so far as symptons/side effects....help!!

thanks girls