Castle,

Thanks for clarifying the difference between a diagnostic hyst and an operative one. The dr made it sound like he'd also operate which is what made me uneasy. He basically said he'd just have a look and then clip away any adhesions he saw. Is this standard procedure? He made it sound like it was this really casual thing, I mean we're talking about my fertility here. Either it's a serious concern and he better be willing to give me the treatment I need, or he thinks there's probably nothing wrong with me, but will have a look if it means he can have another participant in his study. Calling him didn't reassure me because at the end of the call it was clear he mixed me up with another patient who was on some treatment. I'm really upset because I thought I'd get better care than this. I need to know if it's normal to 'clip away' during a diagnostic hyst. The dr was going overseas for a couple of weeks straight after the appointment he wanted to book me in for which is another reason I thought it wouldn't be a good idea. What if I got an infection? What if new adhesions formed? When I asked him if I might need to have a balloon inserted etc. as I've read he said "no, no!" but how would he know unless he thinks I don't have AS?

sky