We've been benched (hydro related...)

Manada · May 2013

Yup. The saga continues.

We switched to my love to try to have a bit of an "easier" TTC experience and we have now been officially benched until late-Summer or the Fall because my love has been diagnosed with a hydrosalpinx in her left tube.

So now we're looking at another HSG for her, and probably a Lap to have the tube removed. The Dr says we could opt for a coil to block it, but we're leaning toward going for the Lap & Salpinectomy because it'll also give the Dr. the opportunity to look for Endo and assess the other tube/ovary while she's in there.

We found this out last week, but just last night I spent some time actually researching what a hydrosalpinx is (plus googling pics) -- and I got scared.... seems like pretty serious stuff.

So the tube needs to come out for sure. And from what I'm gathering I think it looks like we are one more big step toward the road of IVF for both her and I. Bah!

I'm sad about being benched for so long, and about the waiting game, and scared for what it means for my love's fertility as well. Anyway - thanks for the listen, any experience with Hydros or words of wisdom would be welcome.

monimu13 · May 2013

Dont have any experience, but I wanted to tell you that I'm sorry you guys keep having things put in the way of TTC right now. I hope that her surgery goes well and that you can TTC as soon as possible. IF sucks!

ttuprincess · May 2013

I don't have any experience with that but wanted to say I am sorry. Seems like you keep running into one frustrating situation after another. I have been keeping you and your SO in my T&P. Sending ((hugs)) your way and hoping you get some good news soon.

EIK2013 · May 2013

I am not familiar with that surgery at all, but I can imagine all these road blocks are frustrating

sorry your having a rough day and hopefully the surgery goes smooth and you guys can move forward. Hang in there.

RunCC37 · May 2013

I don't have any experience or advice, but wanted to offer my best wishes! I'm so sorry for all you and your SO are going through and will keep you in my T&P.

curlylocks3 · May 2013

I'm sorry you guys are facing yet another hurdle in all this!

I did not have one, but my one SIL was diagnosed with bilateral hydrosalpinx (hydrosalpinges?) after her HSG. Did the doctor offer the option of trying to unblock during surgery? My SIL was told there was a small chance they'd be able to and was scheduled for a lap/D&C and that if they weren't successful they'd remove her tubes and move forward with IVF. They ended up being successful (and she is now pregnant with baby #2). I don't know what the likelihood of that working is though- I think at the time I heard it varies based on location of the hydrosalpinx, but at least it might be something to ask about.

ena724 · May 2013

It was suspected that I had a hydro via u/s (6 months into treatment with RE) and did have a lap. Dr. Google freaked me out as well. Stay away!

It was discovered that it was not a hydro but endo around the tube that could be removed.

No other words of advice, but stay strong, maybe it can be repaired or isn't exactly what they think.

GL!

scbedi · May 2013

I have no words of wisdom, but I want to say that I am so sorry you and your SO are going through so much! I am so sorry for that you have had difficulty and then to have the hydrosalpinx with your SO has got to be a lot to deal with. You are so strong!! ((HUGS!!!))