I am due to have a laproscopy and Hystroscopy with dye on the NHS in the next few weeks. I went in recently for a pre-assesment where a nurse explained exactly what would happen.
I was surprised when she said that if the dye showed a blocked or even partially blocked Fallopian tube they would clip it. I asked for clarification as I was under the impression that this operation would help clear my tubes. I asked if any effort would be made to clear blockages but she told me that you can't clear Fallopian tubes as it causes more scarring and problems.
I've already had a bit of a nightmare with this. I've had 3 years of unexplained infertility. My initial referral was lost - setting us back 9 months. I was then cleared to get the operation privately but was turned down for funding at the last minute then simultaneously lost my place on the NHS waiting list.
I've tried to keep positive and listen to friends who have had this operation and got pregnant shortly. My worry is that they find blockages in both tubes and I'll go down for an operation with the expectation of it helping my chances of getting pregnant and come out sterilized.
Is it just because it's the NHS that they won't try and clear my tubes or is that standard practice privately too?
I am obviously going to call the surgeons secretary to ask these questions but I would be so grateful if somebody here could tell me their experiences and if it sounds standard to them.
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Is this standard practice?????
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waterjungle · 18/08/2015 21:45
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