Conceiving after laparotomy of stage 4 endo

[Natashalsl]

I have stage 4 endo and was wondering if anyone else who had it, has been able to conceive after?

[Hidden]

Hi. I have stage 4 endo and was unable to conceive naturally due to blocked Fallopian tubes. I was referred for nhs IVF and am now 8 weeks pregnant ! I would strongly recommend cranial abdominal massage. Also know as fertility massage. I had this once a month for 6 months before starting the ivf and feel convinced it helped 'unblock' me . Ps I've just had my 36th birthday so am no spring chicken either. Good luck xx

[Natashalsl in reply to Hidden]

Hi

thank you for your reply, that's really made me feel more positive. Thanks for the massage tip also, congratulations and I wish you a happy & healthy pregnancy xx

[Hidden in reply to Natashalsl]

Thank you - another miracle is I've had no pain for over a year. No idea why not xx

[Jenny8]

Hi, I have stage 4 endometriosis too and also was unable to conceive naturally, but have two daughters conceived with ivf. Good luck. Xxx

[Natashalsl in reply to Jenny8]

Hi

Thank you for your reply.

Did you have surgery at all? That makes me hopeful that it is possible to carry my own children with some help xxx

[Jenny8]

I had a laparoscopy to diagnose the endometriosis and they lazered some of it then, but no other treatment. Just then went straight to ivf. This was seven years ago, though, so I'm sure things have progressed since then and they may now do things differently. Xxx

[Brottonbabe]

Hey, my last post tells my story (it's called "success story...pregnancy). I have stage 4 and conceived naturally, eventually. I'm 25 weeks. Good luck x

[Natashalsl in reply to Brottonbabe]

Hi

Thank you for replying.

I've just read your post and it's made me feel better about the situation. I hope you have a happy and healthy pregnancy ☺️ X

[Brottonbabe in reply to Natashalsl]

Thank you. I wish you all the best and any questions etc just send me a message x

[Natashalsl]

Thank you, I will x

[Faith_87]

Hi

i had a laparotomy in 2014 for endo and on my first cycle of ivf- i got a positive, im now 12 weeks.

good luck ☺

[Natashalsl in reply to Faith_87]

Thank you ☺️ X

[KSvedenmacher]

I had a laparoscopy in 2005 for stage 4 endo and I was able to conceive naturally after. I have to add that I did not have endo on my ovaries or fallopian tubes. I had a healthy boy and 3 years later I had another boy, so that is my success story. I did use extensive acupuncture (and Chinese herbs) for 3-6 months before I conceived, so that could have helped.

[Natashalsl in reply to KSvedenmacher]

Thank you for you response, hearing such positive stories helps me a lot. I am already taking prenatal vitamins and have heard about acupuncture x

[lightningdemigod]

the doc is able to clear the tubes during the same surgery to aid conceiving after lap surgery.