Secondary Infertility

[Anonymous]

Is this a touchy subject on this forum?

I have a child, but am now dealing with secondary infertility. Have stage 4 endometriosis, lots of scar tissue from my c-section (much of which has been removed during a lap procedure) and 2 blocked tubes (either from the endometriosis adhesions or c-section adhesions). My doctor (gyn surgeon) has recommended I go straight to IVF. Am wondering if anyone has experienced anything similar. Thanks in advance.

[Anonymous]

Since you already have a child, why not look into NCIVF? It's so much less stressful than regular IVF.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Since you already have a child, why not look into NCIVF? It's so much less stressful than regular IVF.

Which doctors do this? My understanding was that not all do. It does sound like a potentially good way to proceed.

[Anonymous]

Dominion Fertility seems to the best for it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Dominion Fertility seems to the best for it.

Thank you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Since you already have a child, why not look into NCIVF? It's so much less stressful than regular IVF.

Which doctors do this? My understanding was that not all do. It does sound like a potentially good way to proceed.

Dr Frankfurter at GW is also great for this.

[Anonymous]

It's controversial but I would strongly suggest that you investigate immune issues, which can be a common cause of secondary infertility. Endometriosis is a known risk factor. Dr. Abbasi at CFA does the testing but she is the only one in this area who does it.

[Anonymous]

I struggled with secondary infertility for two years. When I turned 36, we did the entire reproductive workup with SG.

IVF was recommended as the best course given my very low ovarian reserve. It worked on the first try; I am 21 weeks pregnant with a singleton.

IVF was a very, very scary prospect, but I was so tired of the disappointment of the past two years that I was ready to go full extreme measures.
Good luck to you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:It's controversial but I would strongly suggest that you investigate immune issues, which can be a common cause of secondary infertility. Endometriosis is a known risk factor. Dr. Abbasi at CFA does the testing but she is the only one in this area who does it.

I know what is causing mine. Both of my fallopian tubes are blocked, likely caused by scar tissue. I have had 2 hsgs and the surgeon has done 2 laps whe he looked at them.

[Anonymous]

Blocked tubes are my cause for infertility too. Did a tubal canulation once (ie, unblocking of the tubes) and then IUI and got pregnant with DC1. But this didn't work when we tried for a second pregnancy, so did IVF.