Confused about laparoscopy!

[missmary]

HI everyone,

This is my first ever post but I was just hoping for some feedback!

I have been TTC for 3.5 years. I'm 34, healthy and have unexplained infertility - there is nothing wrong with my husband or I).

I have spent an absolute fortune over the last 18 months with my specialist doing medication, IUI's and every test imaginable.

I finally decided to get a second opinion a few days ago and went to a different FS. The first question he asked me was had i had a laparoscopy? I had not and it has never been mentioned before. he told me that endometriosis is the number 1 reason for unexplained infertility in young women and can only be diagnosed with a laparoscopy.

I just cannot understand why this would not have been mentioned to me before? I have the operation scheduled for next week and if it comes back positive I am going to be furious! The last 18 months could have been avoided.

Has anyone got any light to shed on this? I'm quite cranky about the whole thing.

xxx

[Lily Dust]

Hi missmary,

It is odd it hasn't been mentioned but I guess it does depend on the FS. A laparoscopy is one of the first invasive tests they can carry out and check things out. Strange that after such a long period you haven't been offered further testing.

Whilst you have every right to be angry just remember that even if you do have endo it doesn't mean your fertility issues will be solved. Unexplained infertility is a cruel diagnosis but one that exists. Wishing you every success with your new FS and fingers crossed they get you on the path to having your baby really soon