Lap in a few weeks, how long after can I start IVF?

[Belfast1]

I'm having a Lap to remove a chocolate cyst next month. It's my first lap so not sure what else may need done.

I've just also reached the top of the IVF list which I've had to postpone pending this lap.

Anyone know how long I would have to wait after the lap before I could start IVF?

[Batfoss]

I had a lap in June (end of) this year and started IVF in August (early). But this time IVF was private so I don't know if you will have to adhere to some kind of NHS guidelines. The only thing I will say is that egg collection from my affected ovary was painful because it was still healing ( as in afterwards not at the time- you dont know its happening) but nothing that I couldn't bear. Better to start ASAP to stop it coming back and hopefully your drs will agree to start after your first period is over and done with. Good luck!

[vickyroad]

Hiya, when I had a chocolate cyst drained they gave me a 3month injection of prostrap to give everything a chance to heal. I was diagnosed with stage 4 emdometriosis and said I would need further treatment after I had my baby. The op was in September and had the ivf in December.

I was advised to move around as much as I could after the lap to help disperse the gas that causes the shoulder pain and also drink peppermint tea. Hope this helps and good luck. Xxx