Me again...

[MeganMae]

So I've been thinking, I have PCO so that's a reason to put me on Clomid, but my tubes are damaged from bilateral hydrosalpinx, so putting me on clomid would be a waste of time really wouldn't it because my tubes can't fertilise the egg?

Can I push this theory on them or will they realise it?

I just don't want to waste time, the longer I wait, the less chance I have of actually being able to carry a pregnancy through xx

[E_05]

I think it's definitely worth a shot saying that to them. My experience from my clinic is that they want to provide the treatment that they think will work the best to get you pregnant x

[MeganMae in reply to E_05]

Thank you again! Xx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi MeganMae. Oh dear, that is a bit confusing. The condition called “hydrosalpinx”, which when translated, simply means water in the tube! Fallopian tubes have a natural lubrication in them to allow sperm to swim and the egg to travel down. Occasionally, the end of the tube(s) called “fimbriae” stick together. This then blocks the “exit” for excess fluid to escape. There is then only one way out for this fluid and that is through the womb end of the tube. Many consultants now believe that this excess of fluid can prevent implantation of a developing embryo, as it can be “washed” away. For this reason, the tubes are usually clipped or removed before continuing with IVF. Occasionally the ends can be opened up, but can't be guaranteed to stay open. Perhaps you need to speak to your specialist further about the condition. Good luck with it all. Diane

[MeganMae in reply to DianeArnold]

Thank you!

I had surgery last year and he opened my tubes, but he said the cilia was too badly damaged already for me to concieve naturally.

I've asked the NHS to remove my tubes prior to IVF but because they aren't blocked, they won't do It! I'm just worried that it will hinder our chance of successful IVF.

I might go for a sneaky tube removal privately and then they can't say anything ! X

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to MeganMae]

Hi MeganMae. Oh dear, that's such a nuisance. Sticky fimbriae are as useless as blocked ones, so it could be a worry. Obviously, I do wish you well with whatever you do decide to do. Diane

[MeganMae in reply to DianeArnold]

Thank you! Am I right to think that keeping them could cause an unsuccessful IVF round? X

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK in reply to MeganMae]

You need to get further advice from your specialist, but if you are still getting lubrication flowing back into the womb, then it could. Diane