First ovulation after laparoscopy

belles1979

Hi - I was wondering what everyone's experiences were with there first ovulation after a laparoscopy/hysteroscopy to remove a uterus septum and mild endo.  Mine was surprisingly very painful but right on time.  I had some mild endo removed from my ovaries, could that be causing the pain?  I've always had somewhat painful ovulation, especially when on femara.  But this cycle was natural and I thought with the endo removed it would be better.  Also has anyone experienced a swollen abdomen for some time after.  I'm almost 5 weeks post surgery and my belly is still a bit swollen, is this normal?

Thanks!

Citygirl1015

I remember having a lot of ovulation pain right after my lap. I think it seems fairly normal since that whole area might be inflamed from the surgery. It's also entirely possible that your ovaries are sore from endo being removed.

I was definately not sore 5 weeks after my surgery, but then again I did not have any endo removed, so I don't know that my experience offers much help. If you're worried, you can always call your doctor. GL!

Debra4869

Belles -- I had a septum removed two days after you. I have not ovulated yet - I'm still on my hormone therapy, but should get AF in about a week. I'm curious - you had both a septum AND a bicornuate uterus? I have only heard of someone having one or the other. Why were you doing IUIs with a known septum? Or did you not know? I have had no pain or swelling since my lap - I would ask your RE about that. Good luck.

belles1979

Yes I had a very rare case.  I had a septum that was about 50% of my uterus and I also had a bicornuate uterus that they couldn't correct that was part of my uterus.  They always told me it was bicornuate and wanted to do iui's and femara.  Then when they realized it was a septum, they decided to do surgery.  But I never had miscarriages, so they didn't want to do surgery right away.  Have you had miscarriages?

tlbabyhopes

Belles-I had my lap April 13th. My belly button area is still really sore especially right above it. I was reaching for a sweat shirt in the top of my closet tonight and accidentally stretched to much and pulled it and now it is throbbing pain. I am still pretty sore on my right side where dr removed most endo. I still can't get back into my pants that button bc of the soreness and bloating. I am still really bloated. I think this was more invasive then what I was expecting. I ovulated over the wkend and it was extremely painful! So painful that I took a hydrocodone and balled up in fetal position. I couldn't believe how much it hurt! This was our last month of femara. We are moving onto ivf if we don't get our bfp this month. I feel what you are experiencing is normal. Hope you have a speedy recovery!