Any stories of egg collection post Fallopian tube removal?

Dear all,

I am having my left Fallopian tube removed in a few weeks due to a hydrosalpinx. The doctor has said there is a (low) risk of reduced egg quality or quantity after the operation because of reduced blood flow.

I have no energy to do more egg collections to get “back-up embryos” and want the operation done ASAP. It will also mean I can start to try day three transfers.

Any positive (or negative!) stories of egg quality and quantity post Fallopian tube removal?

Thanks so much xx

[recidwen]

Hey Anna! I have bi-lateral hydros and read every study available before having the surgery last year to cut them away from my womb (not totally remove) and there really is no reliable evidence that it will harm the quantity or quality. Is the surgeon doing the op a fertility specialist? That is important. They need to be skilled in maintinatong the vascular supply to the ovary. Will you be having it cut, clipped or removed?

I haven’t had another collection yet but have no worries about my eggs post surgery. Do what you need to do to keep the process moving with the least amount of anxiety. Maybe that means another collection and then surgery or maybe go straight for the surgery. Do what feels right for you.

Good luck!

[Hidden in reply to recidwen]

Thanks so much for your message. Sounds like you have done significant research, which is very reassuring.

The surgeon is a fertility specialist, so hopefully he has a steady hand! He said I should get it completed removed and advised against clipping because of potential issues later (abscess etc.)

I really do feel I need to keep things moving. The very thought of doing multiple egg collections is a complete nightmare...

Thanks again xxxx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Anna. Hope all goes well with the operation. I must admit I have never heard of a hydrosalpinx having any effect on the ovaries re eggs or blood supply. The usual reason for clipping or removal of an affected tube is to prevent any excess lubrication from the tube(s) leaking into the womb and preventing implantation of a developing embryo. If you have to have IVF, then both ovaries can be used just the same after the tube has been dealt with,providing your hormone levels are adequate. The Fallopian tubes don't have anything to do with the blood flow to the ovaries. They're there to attract an egg into them, one or the other and for natural fertilisation to take place. Obviously I do wish you well with whatever treatment you have following the removal. Thinking of you. Diane

[Hidden in reply to DianeArnold]

Thanks so much Diane, your advice - as always - is much appreciated. Operation on 15th April. Fingers crossed!

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

Hi Anna. Hope all goes well. I shall be thinking of you. Diane xx

[nm86]

Hi, I had my tube removed last year due to a hydrosalphinx and wasn't told about anything effecting egg quality and quantity but I had a very low AMH at the time anyway (2.3!!!)

We managed to get 8 eggs and 3 made it to blastocysts! I am currently nearly 12 weeks pregnant so helps this gives you some hope x

[Hidden in reply to nm86]

Wow! Congratulations. Delighted for you! Thanks so much for sharing. Very reassuring xx

[Olivia1980xxx]

Hi Anna I had my right tube removed 5 years ago . I don’t think so that will reduced your egg quality. Xx

[Hidden in reply to Olivia1980xxx]

Thanks so much for the reassurance. Just saw your post! Good luck 💛