Hello Bee26840,
I'm going through something similar. My husband and I have been trying to conceive for over a year with no luck. I just had an HSG on 11/13 and it showed that both my tubes have Hydrosalpinx and are blocked. The only way I can conceive is through IVF. Here is some information I found:
Hydrosalpinx and IVF
- Studies have shown that success rates with IVF are reduced on the average with hydros present compared to cases that had hydros surgically removed prior to IVF.
- Because hydros have a negative impact on IVF outcome women are usually given the option of having surgery to correct the hydrosalpinx problem.
- The surgery is usually done by either removing the tube or transecting it close to the junction with the uterus.
Sounds like the best option is to have the laparoscopy and the tube removed to increase your chance of the IVF working. How are you dealing with the results? To be honest, I'm quite devastated and feel pretty numb right now. I knew I might have a more difficult time trying to conceive, but I never imagined that IVF would be my only option. My husband is in take charge mode and looking into IVF options, but the reality is it's very expensive. I made an appt. with a fertility clinic, but they couldn't get me in until February! I really want to start the process as soon as possible, especially since I need to have my tubes removed first.
Please let me know if you would like to chat more about what you're going through.
