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Re: (no subject)From: tera (anonymous@obgyn.net)Mon, 24 Mar 2003 22:26:00 -0600 (CST)
Hi! You can look back into the archives to read about my drilling experiences. Bottom line on drilling: Most Reproductive Endocrinologists who are "in the know" consider "drilling" and "the wedge" to be old fashioned surgeries. The results from the surgery only lasts a few months to a year tops. There is always scarring although the severity of the scarring varies from person to person and it can create sticky adhesions (scar tissue inside of the body is sticky). After the surgery, you will have a "window of opportunity" to become pregnant - like I said, a few months to a year tops before the scarring begins. After the window of opportunity is up (and if pregnancy is not achieved), it is often extremely difficult to try to become pregnant by other means - artificial insemination, etc. because of the scarring. But IVF may remain an option. My Reproductive Endocrinologist is considered to be one of the best in my state. She does not recommend drilling to her patients under any circumstances because there are many other ways to become pregnant - ways that have higher success rates and that do not drill holes or cut wedges in the ovaries and she was very sad to hear that I had this surgery more than once. Many times when infertility exists, it is a good idea to do a lap to inspect and to do a dye test to check for obstructions in tubes, etc. but not to drill. This is a difficult decision for you to make Olivia especially if you want to become pregnant. So my heart is with you. Money is often an issue when it comes to infertility treatment. Drilling is often covered by insurance and many infertility treatments are not in most states. Has drilling helped women to become pregnant? Yes it has, though the rates of pregnancy are not as high as other treatments. Personally, I would not recommend drilling to anyone unless it is the absolute last and final option for pregnancy -- and it sounds as though you are quickly reaching that point. If you are having to pay out of pocket for the drilling, I'd try artificial insem first and then drilling. Because if you drill first, insem might no longer be a viable option. If you ever have any questions or just want to talk more, please e-mail me. God bless, Tera jasonandtera@att.net
At Mon, 24 Mar 2003, ö¹@ kSonnet wrote:
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