Hi USAMum - I was originally diagnosed with endometriosis, which destroyed one of my tubes. I had a couple of laparoscopies to "clean me out" then was advised to go on IVF if I wanted kids (hubby had some issues too). After my daughter was born, instead of endo pain reducing, it increased and I was diagnosed with adenomyosis. The specialist said that this would reduce my chances of my next IVF transfer "sticking" from 40% to around 20%, so obviously it does impact your fertility a bit. That being said, my next transfer was successful and I'm now 10 weeks pregnant, so far so good.
Hi Chubbycheeks - I know what you mean about being attached to your uterus. I'm happy with two kids, and don't want any more, so after this one is born, my specialist wants me to consider hysterectomy as an option, but I'm not sure how I feel about that....He also told me though that as adenomyosis is endometriosis embedded in the actual lining of my uterus, they can't remove it any other way - ie D & C, laparoscopy etc
Hope everyone is coping OK and not in too much pain
- adenomyosis is really awful!!!