Hello

Thanks for this great site and the support this community offers. I have some questions about IVF in the North Coast area of NSW. (iIdid post this at the 'introduce yourself forum first because I was having trouble making my way around the various forums - I haven't posted before.)

A laparoscopy and hsyteroscopy/dye test last Tuesday revealed that both my tubes are blocked and I have endometriosis. I was one of those few women who don't suffer pain from endo - so it was a huge shock to find out I have it and that my tubes are obstructed. But also a relief to have an explanation for our failure to conceive over the last 12 months.

I meet with my gyn next week for a full report/test results from surgery - but I know that IVF will come up as an option. I am about to turn 40 - my partner's sperm tests are all excellent and I am ovulatory. So I'm doing my research - sitting up in bed with the laptop as I recover from the surgery (they took out the endometriosis while they were in there).

Does anyone have any experience with IVF in the Lismore/Ballina/Gold Coast area? If so, what did you think of the clinics? And which doctor did you have? Of course I want clinical expertise - but a good bedside manner and openness to alternative medicine is important too (and perhaps I am asking too much!) I've been using acupuncture and Chinese medicine herbs.

And has anyone had surgery for blocked tubes and did it work?


Thanks in advance.