Laparoscopy results...not good for me. Endo found

[TereseBear]

So I had my laparoscopy yesterday. Results weren’t good. Endometriosis was found and they scraped some away, I have blocked Fallopian tubes plus a spongy womb and one tube/ovary was stuck to the uterine wall? Think that’s right. Was a lot to take in. Made some notes but have no actual Drs report to refer to.

I was meant to have a polyp removed but strangely wasn’t there. They explained that depending on when you have a scan in the cycle there can be an appearance of polyp and so wasn’t there yesterday. Luckily I have a scan that proves there was something there when I had it done in Feb.

So I guess this means for me that pregnancy will be harder. Harder to get pregnant and higher risk of ectopic pregnancy. They said IVF is an option if I didn’t fall pregnant naturally (don’t have a partner) or early scans to make sure wasn’t ectopic. IVF sounds like the option for me either with future partner or as solo mom with donor but it’s a lot to take in. I had no idea I had any issues. I’ve had painful periods since I started aged 11 though they have improved over the years, some months I can be fine and have no pain once period has arrived so hit and miss.

Part of me feels ok cos I know now and can move forward but still not easy stuff to hear.

[JKT87]

I’m sorry TereseBear about your diagnosis. Please try to stay positive, at least you have a diagnosis now and potential reason why it has been so hard for you to conceive so far. I am keeping my fingers crossed that the surgery will have a positive impact on your fertility now. According to some research studies, about 50% of patients with endo manage to successfully conceive within 6 months after laparoscopic surgery. I am also a good example, have been trying unsuccessfully for 2years before being diagnosed with endo during laparoscopy. After removing endo implants from various locations, I conceived twice in 6 months. First one on my second cycle after surgery which sadly ended in miscarriage but then 3-4 months later I found I am pregnant again. It’s still early weeks but I am trying to stay positive and I hope your chances have also improved after the surgery. Good luck!

[TereseBear in reply to JKT87]

Thank you. I think I’m gonna be going down the IVF route. Which is ok for me, just harder and expensive