Untreated hydrosalpinges and IVF is there hope?

PGLady · Nov 13th, 2011, 14:43 PM

Hi folks,
I've known for a while that I have bilateral hydrosalpinges (nasty blocked tubes) and am about to start my first round of IVF. My consultant doesn't want to remove them as I have adhesions from previous surgeries, but I've heard they halve my chances

. My question is, can anyone give me hope that this might work? I'm 35 and DH

is ok.
Thanks and

to everyone

cooch · Nov 13th, 2011, 14:45 PM

Good luck honey xxx

PGLady · Nov 13th, 2011, 16:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cooch

Good luck honey xxx

Thank you, gonna need it!

africaqueen · Nov 13th, 2011, 17:40 PM

I have heard of this making success with IVF harder and also would put you at risk of ectopic pregnancy. Personally i would look into it more before starting your cycle.
I lost both my tubes last yr due to ectopic pregnancies and we have just had a failed IVF and start again in the new year but my consultant told me when we first seen him that had i not lost my tubes he would of removed them before starting treatment as obviously they were a health risk to me. I wish u lots of luck xxx

teapot · Nov 14th, 2011, 06:56 AM

Hi,

I would agree with Africaqueen, maybe ask the question again. I have blocked tubes and they checked and doublechecked with scans to make sure I didn't have hydrosalpinges before they started my IVF. My consultant said if I did have one or two they would have to remove the affected tube/s before we started IVF.
...That was at Birmingham Womens.

On the other hand, it may depend where the hydrosalpinx is sitting in your tube. Also, if creating more scar tissue is potentially going to have a worse effect than the hydrosalpinx, they have to weigh up the pros and cons and take the best decision from there.

Best of luck. xx

teapot · Nov 14th, 2011, 06:59 AM

...just a quick note after re-reading your original post. Blocked tubes doesn't necessarily mean hydrosalpinx. The hydrosalpinx bit is a collection of fluid in the tube - have they diagnosed both?
x

PGLady · Nov 14th, 2011, 14:53 PM

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Originally Posted by teapot

...just a quick note after re-reading your original post. Blocked tubes doesn't necessarily mean hydrosalpinx. The hydrosalpinx bit is a collection of fluid in the tube - have they diagnosed both?
x

Hi Teapot, yes, they've diagnosed both. My consultant won't touch them (adhesions) so I'm looking at alternatives. No idea how to get a second opinion on the NHS, and there is a sterilisation procedure they use in the US on similar cases to mine I'm trying to find out about. He's up for going ahead with IVF next month, I hope there's a chance. Keep telling myself the NHS wouldn't waste the money if there wasn't!

Goldy · Nov 16th, 2011, 00:39 AM

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Originally Posted by PGLady

Quote:

Originally Posted by teapot

...just a quick note after re-reading your original post. Blocked tubes doesn't necessarily mean hydrosalpinx. The hydrosalpinx bit is a collection of fluid in the tube - have they diagnosed both?
x

Hi Teapot, yes, they've diagnosed both. My consultant won't touch them (adhesions) so I'm looking at alternatives. No idea how to get a second opinion on the NHS, and there is a sterilisation procedure they use in the US on similar cases to mine I'm trying to find out about. He's up for going ahead with IVF next month, I hope there's a chance. Keep telling myself the NHS wouldn't waste the money if there wasn't!

Am in the same boat as you. My doctor advised me that one of my tube is completely blocked. The other one which worked at one point is messed up with the fluid. Was also told that because of previous surgeries they cannot remove it but they can do an andiena (sp) procedure where they block the fluid from entering the uterus. Am however waiting for the procedure to take place. What options where you given?

PGLady · Nov 17th, 2011, 09:44 AM

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Originally Posted by Goldy

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Originally Posted by PGLady

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Originally Posted by teapot

...just a quick note after re-reading your original post. Blocked tubes doesn't necessarily mean hydrosalpinx. The hydrosalpinx bit is a collection of fluid in the tube - have they diagnosed both?
x

Hi Teapot, yes, they've diagnosed both. My consultant won't touch them (adhesions) so I'm looking at alternatives. No idea how to get a second opinion on the NHS, and there is a sterilisation procedure they use in the US on similar cases to mine I'm trying to find out about. He's up for going ahead with IVF next month, I hope there's a chance. Keep telling myself the NHS wouldn't waste the money if there wasn't!

Am in the same boat as you. My doctor advised me that one of my tube is completely blocked. The other one which worked at one point is messed up with the fluid. Was also told that because of previous surgeries they cannot remove it but they can do an andiena (sp) procedure where they block the fluid from entering the uterus. Am however waiting for the procedure to take place. What options where you given?

Good to know I'm not alone! Never heard of that procedure - not sure they do it in the UK, but I'll Google it to find out. Haven't been given any options, that's why people like you are so valuable, thank you!

Goldy · Nov 18th, 2011, 08:09 AM

It's actually called adiana procedure and offered in Canada. Am now scheduled for December 1st. Not sure if this will block the fluid completely as I will be going for ivf as soon as I heal from the procedure. This procedure is similar to 'assure' which is used for permanent contraceptive, the advantage being that there is no surgery. The procedure is done through the vagina and last between 10 -15 minutes. Will update when done after dec 1st.

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PGLady Trying to conceive (TTC) Active BnB Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Scotland Posts: 334	Untreated hydrosalpinges and IVF is there hope? Hi folks, I've known for a while that I have bilateral hydrosalpinges (nasty blocked tubes) and am about to start my first round of IVF. My consultant doesn't want to remove them as I have adhesions from previous surgeries, but I've heard they halve my chances . My question is, can anyone give me hope that this might work? I'm 35 and DH is ok. Thanks and to everyone

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africaqueen Other BnB Addict Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Liverpool England Posts: 6,158	I have heard of this making success with IVF harder and also would put you at risk of ectopic pregnancy. Personally i would look into it more before starting your cycle. I lost both my tubes last yr due to ectopic pregnancies and we have just had a failed IVF and start again in the new year but my consultant told me when we first seen him that had i not lost my tubes he would of removed them before starting treatment as obviously they were a health risk to me. I wish u lots of luck xxx

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teapot Other Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midlands Posts: 272	Hi, I would agree with Africaqueen, maybe ask the question again. I have blocked tubes and they checked and doublechecked with scans to make sure I didn't have hydrosalpinges before they started my IVF. My consultant said if I did have one or two they would have to remove the affected tube/s before we started IVF. ...That was at Birmingham Womens. On the other hand, it may depend where the hydrosalpinx is sitting in your tube. Also, if creating more scar tissue is potentially going to have a worse effect than the hydrosalpinx, they have to weigh up the pros and cons and take the best decision from there. Best of luck. xx

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teapot Other Active BnB Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Midlands Posts: 272	...just a quick note after re-reading your original post. Blocked tubes doesn't necessarily mean hydrosalpinx. The hydrosalpinx bit is a collection of fluid in the tube - have they diagnosed both? x

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Goldy Pregnant (Expecting) Active BnB Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ontario Posts: 455	It's actually called adiana procedure and offered in Canada. Am now scheduled for December 1st. Not sure if this will block the fluid completely as I will be going for ivf as soon as I heal from the procedure. This procedure is similar to 'assure' which is used for permanent contraceptive, the advantage being that there is no surgery. The procedure is done through the vagina and last between 10 -15 minutes. Will update when done after dec 1st.

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