Re: new to group - partial septum with infertility (m/c, ment)

[Guest guest]

Hi ,

>

> Hi Bonnie,

> This my sound nuts, but in my experience uterine anomalies should

be

> investigated and resolved *as soon as they are suspected*,

regardless

> of age. That may sound a little radical, but one of the possible

> diagnoses (septate) is correctable by surgery. For some women in

> their 30s, the idea of taking a 2-4 month break from TTC (for

surgery

> and recovery) makes them wish they could have done it when they

were

> younger. And a few of our members have had to have second

surgeries

> (add another 2-4 months). If the patient isn't TTC, its no big

deal,

> but if they are, that could be alot of cycles!

>

> Can you get a second opinion with another RE? RE's can specialize

in

> alot of different things - male factor, IVF, endometriosis,

fallopian

> issues, age-related fertility. That's something to consider ...

some

> hositals have websites that include their doc's

> interests/specialities. Another great resource is the doc's nurse -

> before you make an apt, ask to speak with the nurse. You may have

to

> tell the receptionist " I have an unusual uterine problem and I've

> gone to docs in the past how didn't really have experience with

it.

> Could I speak with nurse or assistant to make sure he's the right

> person to see? "

>

Thanks for the great advice. I am researching REs in Los Angeles.

I think that I want to get another opinion about surgery. I am

really worried about not dealing with this now!

Bonnie, 34, SU