Dilation operation anyone needed this?

[Miraclebabyno2]

Hi, after my first transfer was so difficult I have been told I need to have a dilation op for the next one. They said that it’s a minor op under general anaesthetic. It lasts for up to 3 months.

Has anyone else had this procedure done and did they get a positive result on your next transfer.

I did get pregnant with the difficult transfer but it resulted in miscarriage.

Thanks

[Cinderella5]

I had a dilation under GA after a tricky transfer, apparently difficult tranfers can cause problems with contractions which may not allow the embryos to stick around. I had a bit of a nightmare after that as my thyroid went haywire after that so didnt get the benefit. Since then I have always transferred after being given an injection of buscopan into my bum to relax my muscles which has helped me considerably - we did do a mock transfer to ensure all was ok though. I have managed to get BFP's afterwards but sadly they didnt stick. xx

[Miraclebabyno2 in reply to Cinderella5]

Thank you for your reply, fingers crossed you get your bfp next time. They had to clamp my cervix 5 times last time and it was so painful so I’m praying that once I have this it will help. I’m booked in for the 5th November xx

[Cinderella5 in reply to Miraclebabyno2]

Oh best of luck to you, Ive had mine clamped once and it wasnt the best I have to admit! You could always ask if you could try a mock transfer - a practice transfer to see how it goes and ask if you can try buscopan injection for future transfers.....I think that for me has been a godsend!xx

[DianeArnold Partner Nurse Fertility Network UK]

Hi Miraclebaby. Oh dear, that's a nuisance for you, but in my experience, we had quite a number of ladies who had to have a dilatation prior to IVF. Best to get it sorted for an easier embryo transfer. Good luck! Diane