Uterine Fibroid/Evil Endometriosis-Prayers Please

Hi everyone! As most of you know, my husband and I have tried since early 2000 to get PG, to no avail. We attempted 10 IUI's (intrauterine insemination), 1 Frozen Embryo Transfer and 3 Failed IVF's. I just turned 40 this year, so my clock is on a tick/tock..well it has been for quite sometime. I went back to my 2nd Reproductive Endo dr today (I was on my 3rd the last cycle in 11/05) to see if he would take me back as a patient, now that I have lost weight, no longer have PCOS and in better health. Of course he said he would. Today was day 3 of my cycle, so he did a TVS (Transvaginal sonogram) and a day three FSH (follicle stimulating hormone) blood test. While doing the TVS, he discovered that I have a uterine fibroid the size of a plum. Not very good news. I told him that I felt my endometriosis was in full blown mayham, because I was in bed all weekend with severe menstrual cramps. He did say otherwise, things look great. Now, the plan is for me to go to another doctor who is the best at the larposcopy and have the fibroid and endo removed again (this will be my 3rd time..which typically is common for women with endo). Not sure what the surgery date will be, but I am just glad to finally get someone to agree with me that it's time to rid the pain. I am not even considering doing IVF again until Nov/Dec, because I feel that I will be at goal, or close enough. I know miracles happen on this board with people praying, so I am sending out a prayer request for the prayer warriors to help me through this. I am not near as emotional as I was back in 2005, but I could sure use the extra support. I am wandering if the fibroid could be stalling me some, because I noticed that I went back up an inch in my stomach area. So not happy. And with the problems my mom had in 1990 with a uterine tumor being malignant, it does have me concerned. My mom was 45 then, but still, who knows how long she had that tumor before it was discovered. Has anyone else had a fibroid removed? Do you know what it's like? I know it can impede ones ability to get pregnant, so I guess I am glad we found out sooner than later. Well, any help/suggestions/comments would be greatly appreciated. Lindy

Hey Lindy! Oh you will be in my prayers for sure! I know what you're going through, we did fertility for 3 years to have Kelsey (she's now 10) and then for the twins, well that's how we got twins. I couldn't ovulate on my own, so I was on injections, so there's a risk of multiples with that. I hope they can remove this fibroid so you can have a precious little miracle baby. You are right, miracles can AND do happen. **********hugs*************** I was told the reason I didn't ovulate was because of my weight. I rarely got periods, but now I get them every month like clockwork. I also have fibroids and at times they are painful. My ob/gyn said that often when you remove fibroids they will grow back. He suggested to me a hysterectomy (without removing the ovaries, just the uterus) But I was against that. I am not going to have more kids, BUT not ready to have a hysterectomy. I'm "only" 37. I just am not ready for that. Keep us posted on how you're doing. I can imagine the longing that you are having for a baby. Good luck to you!

Thanks Janie for the prayers. I went to see an advanced gynelogical dr today and I definitely have to have surgery again. It's scheduled for 10/25. He says it will be complicated due to the location of the fibroid, but nothing he hasn't seen before. I am staying positive about all of this. We are doing a clomid challenge this week to see what the egg reserves are. More than likely we will have to go with donor eggs when the time is right. It will probably be mid/late December, if not next year. I was just trying this year, since I have met deductible and am hoping to be at goal by then. I am sure glad that I am not getting flamed for trying so soon, but I just know God has the plan. Thanks again!

Lindy- I will definately keep you in prayers. I had PCOS and multiple other problems too. My husband and I both flew to California for our surgeries for IVF- multiple times... Eventually we did conceive- quads which turned into triplets later in the pregnancy. The time that the IVF took was after I had lost a bunch of weight- I think about 70 pounds. Hang in there and I will be thinking of you. That was one of the most difficult times in my life... please keep us posted!! Blessings- Brit

Thanks Brit! I went to see an advanced gynelogical dr today and I definitely have to have surgery again. It's scheduled for 10/25. He says it will be complicated due to the location of the fibroid, but nothing he hasn't seen before. I am staying positive about all of this. We are doing a clomid challenge this week to see what the egg reserves are. More than likely we will have to go with donor eggs when the time is right. It will probably be mid/late December, if not next year. I was just trying this year, since I have met deductible and am hoping to be at goal by then. I am sure glad that I am not getting flamed for trying so soon, but I just know God has the plan. Thanks again!

Hey...I dont know much about fibroids and the removal of them..but you can count on my prayers!!! (((HUGS))) And keep us posted!

Stephanie...thanks for the prayers and hugs. Really needed today!!!! I went to see an advanced gynelogical dr today and I definitely have to have surgery again. It's scheduled for 10/25. He says it will be complicated due to the location of the fibroid, but nothing he hasn't seen before. I am staying positive about all of this. We are doing a clomid challenge this week to see what the egg reserves are. More than likely we will have to go with donor eggs when the time is right. It will probably be mid/late December, if not next year. I was just trying this year, since I have met deductible and am hoping to be at goal by then. I am sure glad that I am not getting flamed for trying so soon, but I just know God has the plan. Thanks again!

Hey Lindy! Can't pretend I know anything about what you're going through (fertile Myrtl here) but one thing I can do is pray girl. My husband and I have prayed for many friends and family members having trouble getting pregnant and have seen some amazing miracles. We will add you to our prayer list! (((HUGS))) and keep us updated Lori

Lori...thanks for the hugs and prayers today. They helped me make it through the day. I went to see an advanced gynelogical dr today and I definitely have to have surgery again. It's scheduled for 10/25. He says it will be complicated due to the location of the fibroid, but nothing he hasn't seen before. I am staying positive about all of this. We are doing a clomid challenge this week to see what the egg reserves are. More than likely we will have to go with donor eggs when the time is right. It will probably be mid/late December, if not next year. I was just trying this year, since I have met deductible and am hoping to be at goal by then. I am sure glad that I am not getting flamed for trying so soon, but I just know God has the plan. Thanks again!

Lindy, My prayers are with you. Fondly, Mary