IVF ladies: bad ET's - any info?

DinaLINY · May 2010

do any of you know someone, or have any of you had a bad ET?

I have never seen anyone post about it, so I am not sure, but I am the only one I know who's had a terrible ET, and as of Friday, an even worse mock transfer.

My RE doesn't do the ER or ET, his affiliated office does it and it's pretty far from my RE's office. As it turns out, I have a very long cervix and a VERY forward tilted ute. Lucky me! as if I didn't have enough challenges being as old as the hills.

Does anyone know of resolutions for this? I know its a long shot, but I don't know where to look for this type of info.

My RE is having a consult with the Drs at his affiliated office about me, but I am trying to find out some info in the meantime.

psychmusetls · May 2010

According to my RE I have an "extremely narrow, twisty, curvy" cervix and it gives them a lot of difficulty. They sad I could have surgery to correct it, but they didn't want to recommend it. Have you talked to your RE about this?

LCB34 · May 2010

I had a horrible ET with IVF #2. It was so bad, and my RE was having so many problems with my cervix that he was about 2 minutes away from starting an IV and knocking me out cold.

I apparently have a small vaginal cavity so he was using a pediatric speculum (is that what it's called?) to open everything up enough to get to my cervix. Then, he could get the catheter inserted. The more he tried the more tense I got and it was just a big mess.

It took about 30-45 minutes to get the catheter in. I don't have any information about it because thankfully I got pregnant and did not need to have another ET so we didn't investigate.

I didn't have the problem for IVF #1 (no clue why - and my same RE did my ET then too) but man, I had a horrible experience this last go around.

I?m sorry you are dealing with this and hope you get some answers soon!

steveandkim2 · May 2010

I'm so sorry you're dealing with this. Its a stress you don't need! You aren't alone, but unfortunately everyone's situation is different so it may be best to have a chat with your doctor.

I had a disaster mock transfer (couldn't get in, blood everywhere). My ET was a bit better, but still took him 25 minutes to get in (and it hurt like he&ll). My cervix is also tiny and my ute is tilted. I'm planning on talking to my RE @ my next consulton the 21st to see what we can do b/c I'm still trying to find answers for the BFN!

Seeing LCB's happy ending gives me hope. Lots of luck!

onedaychristinak · May 2010

I too have a crazy cervix. Very narrow and has a "j" shape. My dr. is planning to put a stitch in one to two days before to make for a smooth transfer. Not sure if this would help you since yours is long. But, might be worth asking.

GL to you!

DinaLINY · May 2010

psychmusetls:
According to my RE I have an "extremely narrow, twisty, curvy" cervix and it gives them a lot of difficulty. They sad I could have surgery to correct it, but they didn't want to recommend it. Have you talked to your RE about this?

I don't think a long cervix can be corrected. I could be wrong I guess, but I don't think there is a resolution for that. In any case, I am not willing to have surgery for it.

The thing is, I had an office hysteroscopy and my RE was able to get into my ute within a minute. He said it's easier with a hysteroscope b/c he can use the camera to guide him into the cavity. my ET took an HOUR, and my mock 45 minutes, I was in pain and bled for 2 days after my mock on Friday

BermudaBride07 · May 2010

I had a terrible ET. I have a very narrow opening and a weird ute, I guess. The doctor doing my ET couldn't do it and after about 45 minutes had to call my RE in from home-on Superbowl Sunday! He had a tough time but was able to do it after numbing the area. I swear they tried every speculum and tool in the place on me. My mock transfers were equally bad.

I'm sorry you are struggling with this and hope they can find a resolution for you!

DinaLINY · May 2010

LCB34:

I had a horrible ET with IVF #2. It was so bad, and my RE was having so many problems with my cervix that he was about 2 minutes away from starting an IV and knocking me out cold.

I apparently have a small vaginal cavity so he was using a pediatric speculum (is that what it's called?) to open everything up enough to get to my cervix. Then, he could get the catheter inserted. The more he tried the more tense I got and it was just a big mess.

It took about 30-45 minutes to get the catheter in. I don't have any information about it because thankfully I got pregnant and did not need to have another ET so we didn't investigate.

I didn't have the problem for IVF #1 (no clue why - and my same RE did my ET then too) but man, I had a horrible experience this last go around.

I?m sorry you are dealing with this and hope you get some answers soon!

your issue is similar to mine. I also have a narrow/small vagina and they had to use the smallest speculum on me. but then on top of that I have a long cervix and a forward tilted ute. They had to use some sort of clamps to move my cervix

I was freakin butchered on Friday. That Dr is never allowed to touch me again. At least the Dr for my ET in January was more gentle and I didn't end up bleeding or in severe pain.

I hope my RE has suggestions. I'm terribly depressed - I can't go through what I experienced on Friday ever again.

DinaLINY · May 2010

onedaychristinak:

I too have a crazy cervix. Very narrow and has a "j" shape. My dr. is planning to put a stitch in one to two days before to make for a smooth transfer. Not sure if this would help you since yours is long. But, might be worth asking.

GL to you!

what is a "stitch"??

also, I want to add that I will have a 2DT. That's what my RE does for his older patients who don't produce a lot eggs (I only had 4 last time and only 2 made it to trasnfer).

DinaLINY · May 2010

BermudaBride07:

I had a terrible ET. I have a very narrow opening and a weird ute, I guess. The doctor doing my ET couldn't do it and after about 45 minutes had to call my RE in from home-on Superbowl Sunday! He had a tough time but was able to do it after numbing the area. I swear they tried every speculum and tool in the place on me. My mock transfers were equally bad.

I'm sorry you are struggling with this and hope they can find a resolution for you!

its somewhat encouraging for me to know that despite your horror of an ET, you became PG.

I really thought I was the only one who ever had a bad ET. I never saw anyone post about it before.

k-mart · May 2010

I'm so sorry you had a horrible experience.

I'm surprised as well that noone ever comments on this. I had issues with my HSG and IUI's due to my cervix, but I have not heard many posts about it. Thanks for sharing, at least I will know on my transfer date that I am not the only one who has this type of an experience.

GL and I will keep everything crossed for you!

DinaLINY · May 2010

k-mart:

I'm so sorry you had a horrible experience.

I'm surprised as well that noone ever comments on this. I had issues with my HSG and IUI's due to my cervix, but I have not heard many posts about it. Thanks for sharing, at least I will know on my transfer date that I am not the only one who has this type of an experience.

GL and I will keep everything crossed for you!

thank you!

and I have to say, I am a little relieved to see others who have had similar experinces. But more importantly, that despite having these issues, some have achieved pregnancy!

LCB34 · May 2010

DinaLINY:
LCB34:

I had a horrible ET with IVF #2. It was so bad, and my RE was having so many problems with my cervix that he was about 2 minutes away from starting an IV and knocking me out cold.

I apparently have a small vaginal cavity so he was using a pediatric speculum (is that what it's called?) to open everything up enough to get to my cervix. Then, he could get the catheter inserted. The more he tried the more tense I got and it was just a big mess.

It took about 30-45 minutes to get the catheter in. I don't have any information about it because thankfully I got pregnant and did not need to have another ET so we didn't investigate.

I didn't have the problem for IVF #1 (no clue why - and my same RE did my ET then too) but man, I had a horrible experience this last go around.

I?m sorry you are dealing with this and hope you get some answers soon!

your issue is similar to mine. I also have a narrow/small vagina and they had to use the smallest speculum on me. but then on top of that I have a long cervix and a forward tilted ute. They had to use some sort of clamps to move my cervix I was freakin butchered on Friday. That Dr is never allowed to touch me again. At least the Dr for my ET in January was more gentle and I didn't end up bleeding or in severe pain.
I hope my RE has suggestions. I'm terribly depressed - I can't go through what I experienced on Friday ever again.

They used that cervical clamp on me too and it was so painful. I was sobbing on the table in pain - add a super full bladder to the mix and I was done. Needless to say I was not a nice patient that day.

I hope y'all figure something out! Like I said, my RE was so close to just knocking me out (like they do for ER). It might be easier to do that since your body will be totally relaxed and not tensing up with the pain and digging around for 45 minutes.

DinaLINY · May 2010

LCB34:
DinaLINY:
LCB34:

I had a horrible ET with IVF #2. It was so bad, and my RE was having so many problems with my cervix that he was about 2 minutes away from starting an IV and knocking me out cold.

I apparently have a small vaginal cavity so he was using a pediatric speculum (is that what it's called?) to open everything up enough to get to my cervix. Then, he could get the catheter inserted. The more he tried the more tense I got and it was just a big mess.

It took about 30-45 minutes to get the catheter in. I don't have any information about it because thankfully I got pregnant and did not need to have another ET so we didn't investigate.

I didn't have the problem for IVF #1 (no clue why - and my same RE did my ET then too) but man, I had a horrible experience this last go around.

I?m sorry you are dealing with this and hope you get some answers soon!

your issue is similar to mine. I also have a narrow/small vagina and they had to use the smallest speculum on me. but then on top of that I have a long cervix and a forward tilted ute. They had to use some sort of clamps to move my cervix I was freakin butchered on Friday. That Dr is never allowed to touch me again. At least the Dr for my ET in January was more gentle and I didn't end up bleeding or in severe pain.
I hope my RE has suggestions. I'm terribly depressed - I can't go through what I experienced on Friday ever again.

They used that cervical clamp on me too and it was so painful. I was sobbing on the table in pain - add a super full bladder to the mix and I was done. Needless to say I was not a nice patient that day.

I hope y'all figure something out! Like I said, my RE was so close to just knocking me out (like they do for ER). It might be easier to do that since your body will be totally relaxed and not tensing up with the pain and digging around for 45 minutes.

my RE has mentioned knocking me out for the ET - an idea I am not thrilled about. And also, don't you have to stop eating/drinking after midnight before you get anethesia? How would have your doctor knocked you out for the ET, since you mentioned that you had a full bladder.

betheveh · May 2010

I had this problem during 2 mock transfers - first one they could NOT get in. 2 nd was stilll extremely hard even after Valium, but they got it eventually. For my ET they ordered a special catheter that is really flexible so he could get back in and around "the corner" to my tucked away ute.! The ET went perfectly - I was pleasantly surprised!

GL!

LCB34 · May 2010

DinaLINY:
LCB34:
DinaLINY:
LCB34:

I had a horrible ET with IVF #2. It was so bad, and my RE was having so many problems with my cervix that he was about 2 minutes away from starting an IV and knocking me out cold.

I apparently have a small vaginal cavity so he was using a pediatric speculum (is that what it's called?) to open everything up enough to get to my cervix. Then, he could get the catheter inserted. The more he tried the more tense I got and it was just a big mess.

It took about 30-45 minutes to get the catheter in. I don't have any information about it because thankfully I got pregnant and did not need to have another ET so we didn't investigate.

I didn't have the problem for IVF #1 (no clue why - and my same RE did my ET then too) but man, I had a horrible experience this last go around.

I?m sorry you are dealing with this and hope you get some answers soon!

your issue is similar to mine. I also have a narrow/small vagina and they had to use the smallest speculum on me. but then on top of that I have a long cervix and a forward tilted ute. They had to use some sort of clamps to move my cervix I was freakin butchered on Friday. That Dr is never allowed to touch me again. At least the Dr for my ET in January was more gentle and I didn't end up bleeding or in severe pain.
I hope my RE has suggestions. I'm terribly depressed - I can't go through what I experienced on Friday ever again.

They used that cervical clamp on me too and it was so painful. I was sobbing on the table in pain - add a super full bladder to the mix and I was done. Needless to say I was not a nice patient that day.

I hope y'all figure something out! Like I said, my RE was so close to just knocking me out (like they do for ER). It might be easier to do that since your body will be totally relaxed and not tensing up with the pain and digging around for 45 minutes.

my RE has mentioned knocking me out for the ET - an idea I am not thrilled about. And also, don't you have to stop eating/drinking after midnight before you get anethesia? How would have your doctor knocked you out for the ET, since you mentioned that you had a full bladder.

I don't think it would have been as strong as ER but it would have been enough to make the procedure manageable.

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