Endometriosis & IVF

iVillage Member
Registered: 12-14-2007
Endometriosis & IVF
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Fri, 12-14-2007 - 2:09pm

I am 34 and was diagnosed with severe endometriosis nearly three years ago during a myomectomy.  This year I had an ovary removed due to a reoccuring cyst caused by the endometriosis.  We have been TTC for nearly 2 years.  We tried unsuccessfully naturally and with clomid/IUI but can not waste anymore time since my FSH is a bit high.  Last month we finally decided to go through with IVF, but my doctors found a large cyst on my remaining ovary and put me on the pill to shrink it.  I am starting feeling a bit hopeless and sad these days.  I never wanted to be that person, but this is really hard.  Are there any success stories?  Any hope at all? 

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-09-2007
Sat, 12-15-2007 - 3:40am

Hi there...


I just went through my first cycle of IVF after almost a year of TTC.

iVillage Member
Registered: 05-11-2000
Mon, 12-17-2007 - 4:10pm
I'm so sorry to hear that you're going through all this...I can't imagine how hard it must be!!
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iVillage Member
Registered: 09-11-2006
Mon, 12-17-2007 - 6:48pm

Hello and Welcome!


I'm so very sorry to hear that you are going through all of this.

iVillage Member
Registered: 11-06-2007
Thu, 12-20-2007 - 3:00pm
I'm sorry to hear about all that you are going through. You might want to read about some of the natural methods for supporting the resolution of endometriosis and cysts. Dr. Randine Lewis, author of the Infertility Cure, has had alot of success helping women to rebalance their bodies through Chinese Medicine, herbs, acupuncture, diet and lifestyle. To read more about endometriosis check out the following article: http://www.thefertilesoul.com/Diagnosis/Endometriosis/ It's also refreshing to know that Dr. Lewis does not put alot of emphasis on FSH values as she has had patients conceive with levels up to 108. Hope this is helpful:)