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Can you get pregnant with one tube?

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ivfscared · 27/04/2022 14:41

Hi everyone,

I've recently stressed my fears on mumsnet that I'm likely to be unable to get pregnant naturally due to potential hydrosalpinx on one tube. Im pretty sure I am going to end up losing at least one of my tubes. I'm having a laparoscopy at some point to determine and hsg.

I also have endometriosis, but from what I've been told it is pointing to it being mild endo.

My question is.. can you get pregnant naturally with one Fallopian tube? I'm terrified that if I do manage to keep a tube that it will be so difficult to get pregnant naturally.

Thank you xx

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ivfscared · 27/04/2022 15:16

@JamesMartinsWaistcoat

Thank you so so much for replying!! I'm struggling to find anybody who has had hydrosalpinx.

My endo hasn't been given a stage yet, I had an mri which discovered it. Do you have a lot of pain from your endo? I have next to nothing.

Thank you xxx

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JamesMartinsWaistcoat · 27/04/2022 15:05

Hi OP,

I had a tube removed due to hydrosalpinx. I also have stage 4 endo.

I have two children, both conceived naturally (one pre-tube removal, the second with one remaining healthy tube) however I will stress it wasn't an easy 'journey'. This doesn't mean it won't be straightforward for you, though.

SareBear87 · 27/04/2022 15:02

Yep my best friend lost hers due an ectopic and she has a healthy bouncy 5mth baby!

Apparently if you lose one, the other takes over more. Not sure if it's scientific fact but she didn't have any issues!

Mild endo shouldn't worry you either, there's plenty of success stories of ladies with severe endo conceiving ☺️

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ivfscared · 27/04/2022 14:58

Wow ok, that's shut me up!!

Even though I have endometriosis is this likely to cause issues?

I have been told if I do get pregnant naturally whilst having the hydrosalpinx tube I'm at a high risk of it being ectopic regardless.

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Cantnamechange · 27/04/2022 14:55

Yes you can I lost a tube with an ectopic and now have a 5year old ds.

ricepolo · 27/04/2022 14:52

I lost an ovary and a tube to cancer after DC1. DC’s 2, 3 and 4 followed with no issues whatsoever.

Cantbebotheredwithausername · 27/04/2022 14:52

Yes, you can. If you lose one tube completely, the other will simply take over, and your chance of a healthy pregnancy will only be very slighly diminished, and definitely very possible. Good luck.

whenwilliwillibefamous · 27/04/2022 14:48

*ectopic. Bloody spell correct!!

TheCraicDealer · 27/04/2022 14:48

I lost a tube in September due to an ectopic. Took us a while to conceive again, but I’m now 6w pregnant. During my early scan at the EPU last week (to check it was in the right place this time) they confirmed that I had ovulated from the ovary on the side where I’d lost the tube. Your remaining tube can float between the two ovaries.

Good luck!

whenwilliwillibefamous · 27/04/2022 14:47

A friend of mine did - lost one tube to an extopic pregnancy. Had a bouncing baby subsequently.
If you want reassurance, talk to the GP about relying on having only one fallopian tube for contraception - I imagine the alarm on their face will put your mind at rest!