Endometriosis/ IVF success

[mfrench1112]

After a two year break my husband and I have decieded to try treatments again. I just relocated to AZ and will be meeting with a new DR in a few weeks. I have stage 3 endometriosis and a block tube. I did 1 round of IUI, failed and I switched DRS. Second round after lap and 6 months of Lupron ( failed).  I was thinking since my endo is moderate/severve that going straight to IVF would my greatest chance but my husband would like to try a few rounds of IUI first. I just wanted to see how many women have had a BFP with endometrisosis and IUI and how many rounds did it take?  Has anyone had success with first time IVF?  Also since my last lap was over 2 years ago would it be best to have the surgery again and then try IUI/IVF?   As many of you know this is a very stressful and emotional time for us, I am just tying to get some input before I see my new doctor.  Thanks for any opinions!!

Oh and I am healthy 30 and have not been pregnant before. My husbands sperms travels 60% the wrong way and 40% the right way:)  Not sure if that makes a difference:)

[Azwoman]

I had stage 2 endo removed last year during a diagnostic lap, and most of it was around my ovary. Neither my RE or my gyn are really concerned about this. I think whether you can contain a pregnancy depends on the severity of the endo and where it is at. LOTS of women have successful pregnancies with endo.. I have heard of successful outcomes with stage 2, 3 and even four. Keep in mind that repeated laps can create more scar tissue and cause implantation problems. I got a BFP shortly after my lap, but lost it early. Second IUI was BFN so I have decided to go on to IVF due to my age. I am in AZ also. I would ask your new RE what to do as far as getting another lap and if it is necessary.  If your husband has a 'male factor' issue with his sperm, a good RE would be able to determine if IVF with ICSI is necessary-that could also explain why you havent been pregnant and the endo may not be the cause. Good luck.

[rmmoye]

my tubes are fine. I am sure they could probably up your dosage or do something to help.

[rmmoye]

ok, i have endo. dh has great sperm count and modality.  hear is my story.

tried for 2 years ( clomid, hsg, sperm count check, ect) then went to specialist. re agreed with ob and said i had endo. i had the surgery for endo in november 09 and got prego in jan 10. lost bqby in april. tried on my own for several months. had iui in aug 10 got bfp lost baby in October 10.  tried a few months on my own after the waitng period for dnc was up. nothing so did another iui it failed. did a 3 iui got bfp lost it 6 weeks in.  had anothre surgery in June 2011 for endo. did 4th iui in aug  bfn. tried on our own for months, delt with a cyst, and did another iui  last week. I think it is a bfp but wont know for  several more days. i am only 9 days out from iui. I will let u know as soon as i take and hpt.

My re told me that 1/4 iuis work. they cost a lot less so that is why i am continuing with them.  

GL with tour decision.