HSG test - both sides blocked

[PR&TR13]

So today was my HSG test and I felt pretty good about it and was very positive about it. Get to the hospital and was happy to see my FS. He knew who I was (only after 1 consultation) so he made me feel very comfortable.
I had forgot to take the 2 painkillers but really wasn't needed. I got on the table and he had to change a couple of his tools bc my uturas was tilted forward. So they put the dye in and my right side started ok even though there was some tight spots but at the end of the Fallopian tubes the dye didn't come out. Then he had me turn to my left side and it wouldn't go pass my uteras! So he confirmed that yes they are blocked and we are going to need some sugery!!! He removed everything and showed me all the pictures step by step and there I was lying on the table with my tears coming out

He told me not to worry yet that there are solutions. So the next step surgery but i was so devestated that I don't even know what the surgery consist of other than tryIng to open them.

Thank God my DH went with cause I don't know how I could have done it without. when I came out the FS was talking to DH and telling him all the info so I wouldn't have to talk much about it. I asked him if he thought we really had a chance & he said yes! He said 1st surgery then try 2-3 months on out own and if nothing after that then it will be IVF.

I'm so broke down right now!!! I only keep thinking that our chances just keep going down with DH motility problem and now this!!!! But I know it's Gods will and I have faith that it will work out. Please have me in ur prayers. Thanks BNB friends!!

 

[SmileyKez]

Ah hope you are ok! I know it's not great news but at least now you know and hopefully you'lll now get the right treatment that will get you that bfp! I am allowed 2 more rounds of clomid then I'll be having the same tests!
Sending you lots n lots of babydust!

 

[Chris77]

hun, I know it isn't the outcome you had hoped for but there is a solution and it isn't the end of the world. You will have your baby hunni.

 

[keyahopes]

I'm sorry to hear this But I'm sure the surgery will make it all right

 

[Mrs-G]

Hi, didn't want to read and run, my HSG was inconclusive but I knew deep down my tubes were blocked, next step for me was lap and dye which was fine, a week off work and a couple of small scars, no issue really, best thing about it was having an answer as to why we weren't getting pregnant. I start my first IVF injection tonight and am quite excited that things are moving forward.

The lap and dye can also be used to fix blocked tubes, they weren't able in my case but might do for you. Good Luck and look forward, your not out yet!

 

[PR&TR13]

Thanks ladies. I agree my FS said the same thing that he was happy he knows exactly what was wrong & knows exactly what has to be done! It's just so hard t take! Even though he's made me feel real good about everything which I greatly appreciate him doing. He even said that he'd call it scar tissue surgery so my insurance would cover it. He's truely amazing and I trust that he will do his best to give us a baby!

Fx & fairydust for everyone!!!!
Thanks for ur support!!!

 

[PR&TR13]

Hi, didn't want to read and run, my HSG was inconclusive but I knew deep down my tubes were blocked, next step for me was lap and dye which was fine, a week off work and a couple of small scars, no issue really, best thing about it was having an answer as to why we weren't getting pregnant. I start my first IVF injection tonight and am quite excited that things are moving forward.

The lap and dye can also be used to fix blocked tubes, they weren't able in my case but might do for you. Good Luck and look forward, your not out yet!

Thanks Mrs.G I wish u the best of luck!!!! I'm guessing that might be the test I'll get next he said that it will be a small insetion through my bellybutton and he said he was going to open both but not sure how if both are blocked in different areas?!?!? But like I said I trust him.

Did u try natually for a couple of months or did u go straight to IVF?

 

[Mrs-G]

The FS said go straight for IVF in reality though it took a couple of months, mine couldn't be unblocked because they couldn't actually see the blockage. Even though I knew my tubes were blocked and FS said if I get a natural bfp it more than likely would end in a eptopic we still carried on trying and each time convinced that I might be pg!!!! Funny how the mind works!

 

[LisaBananaman]

Hey girls

I recently had my HSG too and they found a partial blockage in both tubes, right at the ends by the ovaries. So a tiny bit of the dye came out of both sides, but not much. I have to go for a lap & dye now on the 18th where they will double check the diagnosis. The FS said that sometimes when you do the HSG, the tubes can spasm because of the pain and make it look like they're blocked when they're not. I'm choosing to believe this at the moment!! (Clutching at straws or what?!) But FS reckons that if they are blocked where she thinks they are, that surgery won't really be an option for us. I think its because the sort of 'hairy' bits at the end of the tubes that feed the egg into the tubes are hard to free up in surgery.

So basically two poss outcomes for us - that the HSG was wrong, or that it was right and we will start IVF

Was really gutting to find this out at the HSG too - cos like you, I thought the HSG was going to be completely clear, as all my other tests had been too. We would prob have been referred for IVF anyway due to having 'unexplained' infertility and the length of time we've been trying, but makes it hard to think we may never have the option of getting pregnant naturally. Even if we had done IVF under the 'unexplained' label, I would have always thought that maybe our other children might have been conceived naturally and that now just wasn't our time. Now I'm thinking how are we going to even have one, let alone other children!!

But sounds like the FS is confident he can unblock yours cos of where the blockage is - this is good and loads of people have conceived after having a lap and dye - I really hope you are one of them xxxxx

 

[fluffystar]

Hi pr&tr13, your FS sounds lovely!
Im sorry it wasnt the result that you were expecting but at least you now have a plan and the FS sounds quite positive for you. Wishing you lots of lugs and sending you and

xx

 

[PR&TR13]

So my question would be could you have IVF with blocked tubes? I know my FS said lots of things but really all that kept going through my mind was the blocked tubes!!!

I'm not even really sure what type of surgery I'm having to unblock them and I'm not sure but he said something about it only being good for 6months? So does that mean they can close again?

I know I can call and ask him more questions but he probably thinks I'm crazy!!!!

Lisa - Good luck on your lap & dye test!!! I'll be praying for you!!!!! Let me know how it goes!!!!!

Fluffy - Thanks!!! I know I read on another thread that you got some news that didn't sit so well but hang in there!!! We will all get our BFP!!!! Now a days there is so much help and studies that it will work out!!!!

 

[fluffystar]

Yes IVF would be fine if your tubes are blocked as IVF bypasses the ned for the egg and sperm to trave throug the tubes. You still have options and your FS sounds really good. Chin up xx