Endo scratch opinions please..

[E_05]

I've been offered (to pay) for the endo scratch again but I feel really torn. I didn't have it my first cycle and fell pregnant but miscarried. I then paid for the following 2 FET cycles both unsuccessful.

I'm due to start my 2nd fresh cycle 20th July and although initially I said no to having it I'm now starting to doubt myself. I've always said I never want to look back and think 'what if' however I can't help thinking I fell pregnant the 1st time without it, my brains going into over drive and my husband just says do whatever you want so helpful I know 🙄

Just wondering people's opinions on what they'd do? xx

[Tugsgirl]

Fresh cycle no endo scratch, perfect lining, top grade hatching blastocyst = bfn. First fet; endo scratch, perfect lining, blastocyst good quality = bfp. Sadly it ended in a missed miscarriage but I just had the endo scratch again on Monday for our next fet. As I can't rule out that it made the difference getting our bfp I felt I had to do it again, just in case xx

[E_05 in reply to Tugsgirl]

Thank you for your reply, so sorry for your loss. Mine is opposite to yours hatching embryo no scratch - BFP. I hate this decision for that reason xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to E_05]

If you can afford it then I think you should do it. What have you got to lose? Throw everything you have at it! Though my second one on Monday was very painful lol xx

[E_05 in reply to Tugsgirl]

That's very true, oh really I found my 2nd one more painful than the 1st to xx

[Tugsgirl in reply to E_05]

You'd think it would get easier wouldn't you?? 😓 xx

[E_05 in reply to Tugsgirl]

I know I wish it would! It'll all be worth it in the end that's what I keep telling myself xx

[JJ20]

Hi, is your clinic offering you a biopsy? I know for who had miscarried would be positive have a biopsy of the uterus (I think NK cel is the name) while you have the scratch. with the biopsy result they can see if something need to be corrected...

[E_05 in reply to JJ20]

I asked my consultant and he dismissed NK cells but has given me a low dose of steroids for this cycle. He even said he'd be reluctant for me to have the scratch as although there's a lot of supporting evidence for it it doesn't seem to work for me which is really making me question myself x

[E_05]

Thank you for your reply. I'm torn because I've had it twice and both cycles unsuccessful yet the time I didn't have it I fell pregnant although sadly miscarried.

[Kelly-03]

Hi, I had it done once and we got pregnant and miscarried, we haven't had it done again. I know what you mean I think it's just personal preference and to do what you feel is right for you xx Good luck xx

[E_05 in reply to Kelly-03]

Thank you xx

[Blondyboo]

I have had it twice and would have it again. Its one of the few 'extras' that seems to have some positive statistics. if you can afford it that's is.. but in the grand scheme of things £150 isn't a lot in IVF terms x

[E_05 in reply to Blondyboo]

Very true, it amazes me how different clinics have a different price. It's £230 (which as you say still isn't a lot) at my clinic I've paid twice to have and know they say it's meant to have a positive effect, I'm just torn as 2/3 cycles I've had it and they've both been unsuccessful. Really appreciate everyone's opinions though x

[Blondyboo in reply to E_05]

I can see why your thinking not to have it... I would probably think the same and £230 is a lot?! I have mine done in Bristol and its £150 if you are near?!

[E_05 in reply to Blondyboo]

It's a lot but i didn't see it as a lot towards IVF if it meant a successful pregnancy if you know what I mean? That's what I'm questioning how beneficial the scratch has actually been looking at my previous cycles, no unfortunately not I have mine near Cambridge x

[Blondyboo in reply to E_05]

you can get pregnant without it but I think for your own sanity I would have it so you don't think 'what if' and it can only help not hinder implantation. With our failed cycles it can be many things that's made them not work but at least you will be covering implantation problems if there were any ... x

[E_05 in reply to Blondyboo]

That's very true, thank you x

[Alice_W123]

I think that it is worth to listen to the advice of your husband.

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