Ovary and Tube Connection

[Blue12]

What would you do?

I have hydrosalpinx which is a fluid filled tube that causes it to be blocked and even if you get ivf the fluid could kill an embryo so they suggest that you have the tube removed.

I have been looking to see if there is anything that I could do to help my tubes naturally - and there doesn't seem to be anything. What I came across instead is that the blood supply/flow to the ovary can be affected if the tube is removed.

Since both of my tubes are blocked - I am terrified that if they remove both my tubes - that there is a chance that my ovaries may no longer be viable.

Do you think I should see about beginning the ivf process and get some embryos harvested and frozen just in case?

What would you do?

 

[BizyBee]

Hmm, I've never heard of your ovaries being affected by the lack of tubes. Have you mentioned this to your Dr.? If it's true, I would probably try to have some embryos frozen before removing the tube. When are you scheduled for surgery? Do you have time for a cycle of harvesting first? xx

 

[brumbar]

Hey Blue....never read anything about it.This might be a stupid question,but isn't there a way to drain the fluid without removing it?

 

[Blue12]

From everything I have been told and researched - it isn't possible. Also it has damaged the tubes - one of mine is like 4 times the size and it has damaged the walls so that they keep sticking together - and will reoccur even if they "clear" it.

I know it seems so crazy right?!?!??!

 

[BizyBee]

Yeah, it really does seem crazy!

 

[brumbar]

Crazy....what did the doc say - to cut or not to cut ? I'm a chicken poo when it comes to cutting...