Hi,
After an ectopic pregnancy back in 2010 that resulted in the removal of a tube, I had my little boy in 2014 and we had finally decided to complete our family with a second child. After a positive pregnancy result last week, I visited the EPAU yesterday and they could see a sac with no yolk and a small mass near my remaining tube automatically making them think its another ectopic. I’m around 6 weeks according to dates and quite tender on one side.
My hormone results from the blood test are 9000 so methotrexate isn’t an option - I think tomorrow when I go back to hospital, I will be visiting surgery and losing a second tube. They did want to keep me in to monitor me for 48 hours before the second blood tests and scans to look at the developments but I felt better at home. I live close to the hospital and am confident I know the signs to watch out for after last time. My question is; is it possible to have IVF without tubes? Can they take eggs from my ovary and put them in my womb? I did read that when ovaries release eggs when they have no tube to go into, they float around and therefore are difficult to retrieve. I’m aware this may not be correct but just wondered if anyone else has had a similar experience? I’m 37 years old and I know time is not on my side and chances of ivf working may be slim but am just trying to stay positive currently.
Dear bils_478,
I am so sorry to hear of your ectopic pregnancy and loss and the difficult time you are experiencing right now.
To answer your question, during IVF, an egg is removed from the woman’s ovaries and fertilised with sperm in a laboratory. The fertilised egg, called an embryo, is then returned to the woman’s womb to grow and develop.k
I have added further information here-
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/ivf/pages … ction.aspx
It is natural to be worried after everything you have been through. Sadly even with IVF there is the risk of ectopic pregnancy and as you have suffered the condition twice there is sadly an increased risk. However it is important to remember that help is available and your doctors should book you in for an early scan at around six weeks to check that the embryo is in the right place. I am not sure where you are located but if you are in the UK you can also contact your local Early Pregnancy Unit direct and self refer for an early scan. This can also give you peace of mind that you have the care available should you need some reassurance.
We are here for you for as long as you need,
Sending much love,
Karen x
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