Getting pregnant with endo...........

[endo-gemini-25]

Hi Ladies,

I was diagnosed with stage 2 endo and adhesions just over 2 years ago (as mentioned in my previous posts). At the time my surgeon who also happens to be a fertility specialist told me at the time not to delay motherhood due to the fact that my endo affected my reproductive organs and that as we`ve all been told it affects fertility but more so as you get older. At the time I said I wasn't in a position to try as my relationship with my previous partner wasn't great.

I have been with my current partner just over a year and he`s been aware of my condition since the word go. We recently discussed trying for a baby but a part of me is worried that the endo may have returned and affect my reproductive organs meaning that conceiving may be difficult and require surgery or IVF.

Is there still a good possibility that I could get pregnant naturally? even though I`m trying outside of the one year window post op?

I`d appreciate all / any responses.

Thanks Ladies xx

[ccsmith]

I wish there was a magic crystal ball that tells us all that. You will see stories of heartache and success. I was diagnosed with stage 4 after I got pregnant (5 years of trying!). However I've had surgery to settle the endo after and had an ectopic due to the endo and then advised not to try again. I would say try and try not to get too stressed about it (I fell pregnant each time when we stopped trying). If no luck after a year then see specialist again. Good luck it's sadly a stressful business and can put a lot of strain on a relationship xx

[JCL24]

We started trying for a baby 3 years after my lap. After being prepared for a long wait and potentially IVF I fell pregnant within a couple of months of trying.

It's so different for everyone, just make sure you and your partner are prepared for every possible outcome. I wish you all the luck in the world xx

[dolly29]

Hi I started to ttc after my first lap but after 2.5 years of it not happening I then went and spoke to an endo specialist who operated and told me nothing was actually removed at my first lap. So I was given 6 months to get pregnant or head for ivf. I then fell pregnant 4 months after surgery and I have stage 4 endo.

[endo-gemini-25]

Thanks for your answers! I appreciate this all varies depending on severity of endo etc but I was looking to get an idea as the waiting time to see a fertility specialist in my area is ridiculous. Did you notice that you had symptoms very early on in pregnancy? The only reason I'm asking is because I heard that women with endometriosis find they`re more sensitive to the pregnancy hormones? Thanks again ladies x