Scar tissue

I know this is more of a medical question but on the doc's forum no one is answering any posts for over a month now.  I hope that someone here can help.  I had a diagnostic laparoscopy this morning and my doctor said that I had a lot of scar tissue from my previous surgery on both sides.  I had an ovarian cyst removed when I was about 14 years old and I guess the scar tissue is on the ovaries.  I am afraid that Soviet medicine is finally catching up to me (I moved to the US about 15 years ago).  Does this affect conception or implantation?  I have a follow up appointment with my doc but I am too worried that nothing can ever implant in my body and this anxiety is making me sick to my stomach.  Has anyone faced the same problem?  The scar tissue was removed but how it affects my chances?  On the positive side, my unexplained infertility was finally explained.
P.S. I am still coming off anesthesia and I am sorry if I do not sound very coherent….

[bella537]

As you know, I just had my 3rd laparoscopy and they removed some scar tissue binding my right ovary back. I had endo but each lap you have can create scar tissue. The good news for you is that they removed the scarring and for a good while you should be fine.  The only thing they told me is that any surgeries can create more scar tissue (but not always) and of course my endo could come back (but this lap didn't find any) The problem with scar tissue is that is can prevent the tube from being open and therefore not allowing the eggs to come down into the uterus. If it was on your ovary, maybe this won't be a problem now that they removed it all. I'm not a doc but I hope this helps some. It sounds like it may be okay for you now.  Best wishes.

[miky72]

Hi Helen,
I do not know much about scar tissue.I know that when I went through my lap in July 2006 they also removed a lot of scar issue but I'm still going thtough IVF...
Anyhow I wanted to tell you thatI'm happy you are back home.
rest and stay hydrated.
take care,
Miky

[Helen72]

Thank you so much for your good wishes and the info!   I am staying in bed with my laptop researching scar tissue and it looks like each case is different since it depends on where this scar tissue is located.  My doc said that he took pictures and will show me exactly what was going on. Although the surgery was this morning I am feeling pretty good.  I have absolutely no pain.  My doc gave me some prescription for a painkiller but I am not going to take it; I don't even need an aspirin!  The one thing that is bothering me is the liquid that is coming out of a little opening in my tummy.  My doc however warned me about that since he put some sort of liquid to prevent scar tissue from coming back.  I feel hopeful and look forward to my follow-up visit when I will discuss further ttc plans with my doc.

Miky, I was very touched by your post last night.  Thank you so much!  Besides DH noone knows about this laparoscopy or that we are ttc.  This forum is the only place where I allow myself to vent.  So, it felt really nice that someone was so thoughtful  :)

[AngieLynn]

Glad to hear your surgery went well. Hope you are back on your feet quickly.

I too am like you. DH and my best friend are the only ones that know we are ttc. It is nice to be able to talk freely about it.

[Helen72]

Sometimes I feel bad hiding my ttc struggles from my family and friends but I think it's best if they do not worry.  Yesterday my mom called me after my laparoscopy of which she knew nothing and mentioned that my voice was down due to the tube they put down my throat for full anesthesia.  She started telling me that I got laryngitis due to my teaching and keeps calling me and telling me what to eat and drink to get my voice back.  Infertility is a very painful and private struggle.  I do not feel like sharing...

[miky72]

Dear Helen,
I know exactly how you feel since I'm in the same boat as you.
Nobody knows what we are going through and sometime is really stressful.
This forum is the only place where we can say and share what we really think and feel.
You here are my real friends in this struggle to concieve (conceive).
Take care,
Miky