It hasn’t even been 3 hours since I’ve had the saline sonogram and I already got a call from my RE! I have been very unimpressed with him in the past, but after the past few consultations I’ve had with him, I am liking this guy more and more. I still have to probe him for his recommendation, which is an annoying trait for a specialized doctor, but he does give it up in the end.
His thoughts on my polyp were:
- it’s very small – it measures 7×3mm and it’s only really considered to be a factor if it’s above 1cm
- it is definitely not the cause of my infertility (perhaps a minor contribution)
- removing it is optional because he’s seen lots of women with larger polyps get pregnant
- women who have polyps tend to get polyps over and over again so even if we remove this one I may get another
His overall recommendation:
If you’re moving forward with IVF, it’s a minor procedure so lets just take it out to optimize your chances of success.
The good news is that I can schedule the hysteroscopy for within the first 10 days of my next cycle and he said it should not delay the IVF path that we are on! Day 1 of my next cycle, I should take my BCP as prescribed along with 10 days of antibiotics, do the hysteroscopy and the show goes on!
Feeling much better about the whole thing.
(image as seen on Dimeda)
So you’re going to go through with the surgery then? It’s good that he finally gave you an opinion. My doctor is the same and while I understand why, sometimes you want an emphatic opinion.
woohoo, how exciting!
impressive response time by the RE! and it sounds like the right decision. sending much positivity your way this cycle!
And HSG can definitely increase your chances of getting pregnant… i got pregnant immly after the HSG.. the very same cycle (but miscarried at 9 weeks bcoz of my PCOS).. so here’s hoping this is the month for you…. all the very best…