Just got told I have Endo and a blocked Tube!! HELP

[b&bsmummy]

Hi everyone

I apologise up front if i sound plain, because I am just really upset and disappointed.

My hubby and I have 2 gorgeous children, 5 and 3 and we have been trying for another one for almost 2 years. I have always know that I want 3 or 4 kids. Its my dream. My hubby also has the same dream.

I was getting concerned because it was taking me so long to concieve, so went and saw my obst/gnaeo and she sent me for some blood tests, hubby for sperm checks and me to have a dye test and internal u/s done.

I had the dye test and u/s today - not good news. The doctor performing the test told me that, I have severe endo on the right ovary and that my left ovary has collapsed and the tube is completely blocked....

what now????

She also mentioned that maybe i am infertile now and would have to discuss options with my gnaeo....

I have this horrible feeling inside of me that my dream is over, that the 3rd little one isnt going to happen....I know, everyone keeps saying, but you have 2 already, and yes, i appreciate them and love them to bits and wouldnt change that, but its still disappointing news and no one seems to undestand.

Has anyone experienced this.

Any advice would be great.

Im really worried that I may need surgery...
:confused:

[KatiesMum]

Firstly if your gyno told you that you have severe endo from a dye test... then I would be getting a new gyno.

Endo can ONLY be diagnosed via laparoscopic surgery - at which time they can often treat it (scrape it away) and that will sometimes unblock your tube if it is just kinked from endo adhesions.

In any case - as only 1 tube is blocked you can still conceive from the other tube... and your chances of conception after a tube flush/lap are substantially greater anyway.

I would wait keep trying for about 3 months (the usual 'window' period after a tube flush) and if no BFP, then ask for a referral to a fertility specialist and have a laparoscopy ...

Good luck

[branjie]

Sorry to hear that you've had such discouraging news. It's true that endo can only be definitely diagnosed by laparoscopy. If you do have it, it is likely that it would be on your ovaries though. One blocked tube means that there is a chance of conceiving but only every second month. It sounds like a laparscopy would increase your chances of conceiving by a huge amount. They could clear any endo off your ovaries, and unblock your tube. It can be done by a day procedure, and you are back home that night. They do keyhole surgery, so you don't have a big wound or anything. Try and look at it as a real positive way to increase your chances. Good luck.

[Kema]

Hey b&bsmummy,

I just wanted to wish you luck.

The girls are right endo cannot be diagnosed without a lap, and you are allowed to be scared, it is surgery.

That being said, laps are pretty basic procedures and if you have to have one think of it as a step in the right direction.

You have one healthy tube that is a great plus, you only need one. My mum had all three of us kids with one tube damaged from endo and never even knew it was there. It wasnt until after I was diagnosed that they found hers!!!

It does mean you can only concieve when you ovulate from the healthy side, but you dont necessarily o from alternate sides each month.

For example - You can o from the left one month, the right twice, the left once. etc....

Dont let anyone tell you that because you already have two children you shouldn't be upset over ttc the next, it's yours and DH's dream, you are allowed to be disappointed when things get in the way.

Good luck on your journey......:fingerscrossed: for a BFP!!!

[b&bsmummy]

Thanks ladies. I will try and think of it as a positive...thanks for all the replies.

[dandenong06]

I had a lap 2 weeks ago and it's manageable. they found mild eno with me and got rid of it all while they were there.

seriously, it's a scary thought but once you recover (I had 3 days off work after) you're back to normal.

better to know that not to.

on another note, my first period since the lap is nearly one week late and preg tests are neg. has anyone experienced a late period after their lap? i read somewhere that your period can be up to 3 weeks late after the surgery.

[samken]

I'm surprised he suggested endo...as you already have had 2 children and aren't that old. Also as they say above they can suggest it but cannot validate it without a laparoscopy. Get referred to a fertility specialist. Your in Brisbane, I highly recommend Dr David Molloy. He doesn't muck about.