Re: Infertility
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Thu, 8 Oct 1998 02:52:05 -0500 (CDT)
At Tue, 6 Oct 1998, Kimberly wrote:
>
I'm not a dr and you would probably like a dr to answer your question,
but I just wanted to say I had the same situation and the lap is the
right next step. I was diagnosed with endo as a result. You are not
necessarily infertile, wait and see what the lap reveals. All is not
lost yet!!
Even if your tubes are blocked or in a funny position they can try and
fix them or use IVF. Stay positive.
Soos
> Based on this doctors visit I have now been told that I am
>likely infertile. I am really not clear on what is ahead for me, and I
>am hoping someone can give me some guidance. I can tell you what I do
>know so far. For one thing I know that I am ovulating regularly (10
>months of BBT data verifies this fact). In addition, my periods are
>regular though they are longer than average - 8 days or so and with
>extremly painful cramps on days 3 and 4. My cycles last anywhere from
>27 days to 35 days. In addition, my husband has had a sperm count done,
>which has comeback well within the normal limits.
>
>At this stage my OB/GYN is recommending based on the facts above, that I
>should go in for a laproscopy to see if she can determine what could be
>preventing pregnancy. (Possibly Endometriosis or blocked tubes? - my
>mother had severe Endometriosis, and had a full hysterectomy at the age
>of 35.) What I am hoping you can help me with is the following a) some
>assurances that my doctors first step is a logical one (laproscopy) and
>b) any guidance on bulletin boards, or discussion groups which are
>focused on infertility. I am feeling very isolated right now, and would
>look forward to talking with others going through the same difficulties.
>
>Your advise would be much appreciated.
>
>--
>Thank you,
>
>Kimberly
>
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