My first RE appt

CityPixie

(gosh thanks for remembering me luvbabes, that was nice; truly appreciated!!)

Some good...some not so good news:

She said not to worry about my progesterone level.    AF is due today.  So I have to have AF/not PG before they'll do the dye test HSG.  We'll (DH) be getting SA and all the other blood work this cycle.

She did a regular SG.   She said she saw eggs on the first ovary she scanned.  I was feeling happy/normal.  On the other side (left I think) there is a large walnut-sized mass.  That's the bad news.  It is most commonly endometrosis or a cyst.  I was having a hard time listening as you can imagine.  Only some of the info sticks as you know.  She said it is very rare, unlikely but possibly the other (bad) C word.  I have a feeling I have had it there a very long time ...so a cyst maybe.    Still disturbing.  But you only need one egg and one sperm.  So whatever will be.  I'll have to have laproscopic outpatient surgery to get that removed and examined.  It's more information.  Information is power.  One step closer in the process.   

Does anyone have any experience with this?  endometrosis?  cysts?  Trying to stay calm and positive and not go into freakout mode.

OscarQ

I don't have any experience with Endo.  I did have a cyst with my first IUI but it went away naturally after the m/c.  The surgery for endo is also the treatments so if it is endo and it is anywhere else in your reproductive system - they'll get it out.  I hope that it is just a cyst though.

kinsalebride

I remember having some small cysts during my fertility treatments. i definitely felt more uncomfortable when i had them, but they went away on their own. a lap is great for removal of endo or a bigger cyst. once they get in there they can see what's going on. sending positive vibes that you have a healthy resolution very soon and can proceed with treatment.

JilliansMoma

Hey Pix I had a cyst on one of my ovaries while TTC my daughter. The RE put me on BCP for 3 months to see if it would shrink on it's own, it didn't. I had the lap. surgery and it was a piece of cake. I was back at work after the weekend. I was also PG without drugs within 8 months! GL to you.

luvbabes

I do not have any experience with endo. or cysts, but I just wanted to say GL to you as you move forward. 

cupcakeandmoose

I don't have experience with that either but I'll keep you in my prayers.  Think positive and believe everything will work out. 

praying*4one

I've never had a lap but want to wish you the best. I agree find out all you can and try not to freak -easier said than done, I know.

take good care

 

redsoxbono

Just wanted to say good luck with everything.

jcath

Sorry it wasn't all good news but glad you got the information and your taking action with the cyst.  Wishing you the best

CityPixie

thanks everyone!

pnltybox

I've had both a dermoid (cyst) and polyps removed from my ovaries/ute.  My cycles have been extremely irregular since I was young, so I had suspected something, but nothing was ever found.  When we were considering TTC (and knowing my irregular cycles may make it difficult), my OB did an u/s and they found the dermoid. It was removed via laparoscopic surgery.  It made little difference to my cycle.  Two years later I began seeing my RE and she did an HSG which revealed polyps in my ute.  These were removed vaginally via outpatient surgery.  Suddenly cycles started to regulate (after 20 years!!).

I know it's easier said than done, but try and remain calm.  I'm sorry that you have to go through this, but it's better to know these things now, treat them, and move on.  You're right, you are now one step closer!  Good luck!!

CityPixie

Thank you SOOO much for sharing your experience.  I don't know yet what it is exactly but I have a feeling it has been there a long time.  I've always had regular cycles but there has been some ouchy stuff going on that I would love to go away!  I'm actually in a weird way looking forward to the surgery which I think will be in a few weeks. Again thanks I'll KUP

 -Pix

Trippleb

Unfortunately I have experience with this.  I have had lap surgery twice to remove endometromia cysts.  PM me if you have any questions.

Here is an ebook that might be of interest. 

https://www.free-ebooks.net/ebook/Women-s-Health-Endometriosis-Free-Download-E-Book

CharBart

I have had a cyst on my left ovary since before IVF #1.  He has been drained twice and still comes back.  My RE does not feel like he will cause any problems, he is not producing any hormones and seems to be just hanging out.  We have even named him Fred and that is also how the nurses and such refer to him. 

GL to you!

CityPixie

Fred!!???   I'm not sure I'm on such a friendly basis with mine just yet!  Ha!!!

Thanks everyone!! and GL to you too -Pix