Hydrosalpinx

[lynette01]

I am getting ready to have embryos transferred for a second time after a twin miscarriage some months ago.  I was diagnosed with hydrosalpinges and had my tubes partially removed disconnecting them from my uterus.  In a more recent doctors visit, I was informed of hydrosalpinx only on the left side.  With just a partial salpingectomy disconnecting my tubes from my uterus, is there still a possibility of any fluid going into my uterus?

[jmcavoy]

Hi, I am 25 years old and was recently diagnosed with severe bilateral hyrdosalpinx (really bad blocked tubes on both side). I had a HSG done in July '11 (which hurt like no other- they even gave me a shot to relax my muscles in the middle of it because I could not take the pain) and my tubes were filling up with dye bigger than the size of my uterus. I went to a fertility specialist and was advised to have a salpingectomy (remove both blocked tubes) and then try to have babies through IVF. My OB also recommended me to have the tubes removed. I was told the success of opening up the tubes for a natural fertilization of the eggs and sperm would be very low. The doctor/specialist said that since the tubes were so large and damaged, there could be other issues with the tubes not pushing the egg down the right path or even the tubes picking up the egg from the ovaries.

I have scheduled an appointment to remove my tubes, however I am having second thoughts.

-I wonder if they do another HSG would it show that my tubes are OPENED? What if they push the dye really hard, would it open up the tubes? Wishful thinking, huh?
-I also read, that some people's cycles and hormones are off after the salpingectomy, what if mine are? I guess I won't need to worry about it if I do IVF, or do I?
-Is there any other solution that would yield high chances of getting pregnant without removing blocked tubes?

Please share your thoughts, I am desperately torn between what I should do. Should I cancel the surgery to remove my tubes?

[Carolina1076]

I have the same condition of ovarian tubal complex with bilateral hydrosalpinx. I had to have a tubal ligation prior to my RE even considering doing a cycle bc of the risk of the fluid killing the embryos. We did our first cycle and had 2 grade 4 embryos transferred last Tues. We are praying for our little miracle. Where on your cycle are you? I wish you the best and many blessings.

[WHITTFRED]

I do understand.  

[lynette01]

Thanks for the information.  To lose my two boys the first time around was a horrible ordeal.  I thought I'd never stop crying and I still do sometimes.  I'm extremely scared and nervous but definitely ready to do this again.  I just want all of my bases to be covered.  Thanks again.

[WHITTFRED]

I also had fluid in my left tube which caused my IVF to fail because they say that it is toxic to the embryos.  I recently had my left tube removed but I still have a partical right tube.  As long as the tube is diconnected from the uterus then you should be fine.  Good luck and baby dust to you.