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
Written by
E_05
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
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
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
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...
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
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.
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
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
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
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?!
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
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
Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.
Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.
Endo scratch dates...
Follow up- endo scratch?
To Endo Scratch or Not?
Endo scratch!
