Ladies with blocked tubes - question.

Viasatalyte

I noticed that a lot of you with blocked tubes had them removed. My left tube is blocked, right is open. My acupuncturist thinks this may be why my first IVF was a BFN.  I don't have hydrosalpinx so I'm not sure if this is why. WTF appt next week.  So my question is - why did you get your tubes removed?

Thanks ladies!

mfarmer0811

So sorry you are going through this! 
I got mine removed because they were both blocked, and RE said if I were to keep them, and do IVF, the risk of fluid spilling into the uterus could be very harmful to the embryo. 

She also said the tubes have hair-like follicles on them, and even if they put the embryo right into the uterus, those follicles could try and grab the embryo and pull them into the tubes, causing an ectopic pregnancy.

This was absolutely, without a doubt the hardest decision my DH and I have ever had to make. I have had to have therapy, and spent a lot of time in prayer grieving the loss of not ever conceiving naturally.  

twistsandturnsto2

If you do not have a hydro, you may not need to have the tube removed. Have you ever had a hysteroscopy to see what the uterus looks like? I have a blocked and a partially blocked tube, no hydro, and normal physiology otherwise so we kept the tubes. My RE didn't think that it is a factor in any of my losses or failed cycles.

Viasatalyte

thanks for your reply. No, I haven't had hysteroscopy. Just a HSG and saline sonogram - would that tell what the uterus looks like? I don't think my tube was a factor either. The fact of the matter IVF isn't 100%.  So I am looking forward to my FET. I have four embies! Good luck to you!

Viasatalyte

mfarmer0811:

So sorry you are going through this! 
I got mine removed because they were both blocked, and RE said if I were to keep them, and do IVF, the risk of fluid spilling into the uterus could be very harmful to the embryo. 

She also said the tubes have hair-like follicles on them, and even if they put the embryo right into the uterus, those follicles could try and grab the embryo and pull them into the tubes, causing an ectopic pregnancy.

This was absolutely, without a doubt the hardest decision my DH and I have ever had to make. I have had to have therapy, and spent a lot of time in prayer grieving the loss of not ever conceiving naturally.  

Viasatalyte

mfarmer0811:

So sorry you are going through this! 
I got mine removed because they were both blocked, and RE said if I were to keep them, and do IVF, the risk of fluid spilling into the uterus could be very harmful to the embryo. 

She also said the tubes have hair-like follicles on them, and even if they put the embryo right into the uterus, those follicles could try and grab the embryo and pull them into the tubes, causing an ectopic pregnancy.

This was absolutely, without a doubt the hardest decision my DH and I have ever had to make. I have had to have therapy, and spent a lot of time in prayer grieving the loss of not ever conceiving naturally.  

twistsandturnsto2

Viasatalyte:

thanks for your reply. No, I haven't had hysteroscopy. Just a HSG and saline sonogram would that tell what the uterus looks like? I don't think my tube was a factor either. The fact of the matter IVF isn't 100.nbsp; So I am looking forward to my FET. I have four embies! Good luck to you!

With a hysteroscopy they use a camera and can actually see inside, not like a saline sono or HSG were it uses ultrasound and Xray views. Honestly, if your RE isn't concerned about it and does not consider it a factor, your failed cycle could very well be just bad luck. I hate to use that rational, but sometimes it just doesn't work, KWIM?

Viasatalyte

Twistandturns, yes my rationale is luck, maybe mild OHSS and the Christian side of me says God's timing. Thanks for your advise. When is your FET?

twistsandturnsto2

Viasatalyte:

Twistandturns, yes my rationale is luck, maybe mild OHSS and the Christian side of me says God's timing. Thanks for your advise. When is your FET?

FX it will be in about 3 weeks, I am just waiting on AF to show. I hope you can get some answers from your RE at your WTF.

dogparkdiva

My left tube is blocked and my right tube is partially blocked.  My RE said that since there are not any signs of hydro they don't recommend doing anything about it.  

MrsC430

I actually had both tubes removed today due to Hydro. I completely agree with PP that it was an awful decision to make, lots of tears were shed at the hospital today but ultimately I know it's for the best given the situation. It took a couple of failed cycles and a second opinion for me to agree to the surgery. Hopefully now it'll be a clean slate for us.

I wish you lots of luck in your journey!

Viasatalyte

MrsC430:

I actually had both tubes removed today due to Hydro. I completely agree with PP that it was an awful decision to make, lots of tears were shed at the hospital today but ultimately I know it's for the best given the situation. It took a couple of failed cycles and a second opinion for me to agree to the surgery. Hopefully now it'll be a clean slate for us.

I wish you lots of luck in your journey!

That must have been sooo hard for you. But hopefully the sacrifice will pay off. I hope you're not in too much pain and heal quickly! Gotta move to IVF, right?

Viasatalyte

dogparkdiva:

My left tube is blocked and my right tube is partially blocked. nbsp;My RE said that since there are not any signs of hydro they don't recommend doing anything about it. nbsp;

Same here! Left is blocked, right open but not functioning properly. No hydro. We tried naturally for years, then i had to accept that IVF was the only route. Good luck to you honey.