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Can I still get pregnant without fallopian tubes?

By September 17, 2008 - 12:51pm
 
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I had my fallopian tubes removed due to multiple etopic pregnancies. I still have my ovaries, so can I still get pregnant?

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Anonymous

Thanks for your kind words, Pat! My husband and I are currently saving for another IVF cycle and hoping to one day be blessed with another baby :)

November 23, 2010 - 6:32pm
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Anonymous

Hello ladies! I'm new to this so please bare with me :)
In 2003 I gave birth to my beautiful daughter at the age of 21 and she was conceived naturally with no underlying issues. My boyfriend at the time (now husband) and I were very happy with our life. We tried to conceive again when our daughter turned 18 months but we were unsuccessful. After about 9 months of active trying, I finally decided to make an appt. with my OBGYN. He did an HSG dye x-ray where he injected radioactive dye into my cervix which in theory should show whether or not my tubes were open and my uterus didn't have any abnormalities in it. although my uterus looked normal, my tubes were completely blocked! It was then that I found out that I not only have PCOS (diagnosed at 14 years old) but that I also had Endometriosis and because of that, my tubes were affected negatively. Well, my husband and I were completely heartbroken. Both tubes were filled with toxic fluid and expanded beyond belief! My OBGYN called this a Hydrosalpinx. Needless to say, he told me that both my tubes would need to be removed in order to become pregnant again - through IVF only. Long story short - we went through an IVF cycle in July of 2007. It failed. We haven't been able to afford another cycle as it cost us upwards of $10,000 and it's not in any way funded so we payed out of our own pockets...
I have read here that there are women who have experienced pregnancies conceived naturally but I have such a hard time believing how that's possible when there's no tubes for fertilizing to take place?!?! I want to believe it's possible - that anything's possible! - but it's definitely easier said than done. Thanks for allowing me to share my unfortunate story with you all... it feels better to talk about it, finally! Good luck to all of you!!

November 23, 2010 - 3:02pm
Expert HERWriter Guide Blogger (reply to Anonymous)

Thanks for writing and sharing your story, which is heartbreaking. We're glad it helped you to talk about it and your comments will also help other women. We wish you and your family the best. Pat

November 23, 2010 - 6:04pm
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Anonymous

It is called an ovarian pregnancy. Both fallopian tubes have been removed and I go back to my obgyn this tuesday for another check-up. It was my decision to leave the baby in there for the duration. I am having no complications and it feels like any other normal pregnancy. Btw this will be baby #4.

October 17, 2010 - 12:29pm
(reply to Anonymous)

hi im new to this site .did you get pregnant with no tubes but still got your ovaries ,im desperate to have a baby i myself have no tubes and cannot afford ivf. i have seen post on here ladys saying they have got pregnant without no tubes and ivf .hope you can help

April 5, 2011 - 5:04am
(reply to Anonymous)

Thank you for writing, and the best of luck to you.

October 17, 2010 - 12:35pm

hi im 35 years old and my husband 38..i have a child in my previous relationship and she is now 9 years old.I had been together with my husband almost 7 years now.We been trying to concieve for 3 years last year 2009 i had a 3weeks period delayed for first time and i had visited my new obygyne and i had pregnancy test but it was [-].And we decided to have fertility checked up, and my new doc had checked my hormones ,and etc.Doc said it was alright.And we try IUI for first time and that day my doc ultrasound me and she said ,my 2tubes was blocked with fluids but we still continue my IUI at that day i feel so angry ....and then my IUI was did not work...after 3months i decided to see a new obygyne and my 7 days period she given me a HSG oh its was so bad and i cant walked properly that day she checked me...but it was good thing too.. she explained me and i saw in monitor how they put the dye water in my tubes it was just bubling and doc was said your 2fallopian tubes are all blocked with fluids and it was swollen.
My doc was told me i have 2 options,one was to open it and clean up my two tubes but doc said it is risk and i can have normal pregnant but the result will be ectopic pregnancy...2nd option is they need 2 tubes removed it and after that I have IVF,doc said my 2 ovaries was good and i have alot of eggs and my uterus also good...Its hard to decide but we wanted to have another baby...please can you help me and support me with my situations...thanks and advance

September 2, 2010 - 7:08pm
(reply to luckycharm)

hi there i was the same a good few years ago i was told at 24 i needed both my tubes removed, but i think it was better than to try and flush them as not only a chance of ectopic but lots of other infections, i have opted for the ivf route, its hard but one day worth it. i read in a magazine a bit ago that a girl got pregnant without fallopian tubes, not sure how true it was, at first when they get removed i kept doing pregnancy tests, sounds stupid but i just wished i was and any sort of feeling or sore boobs i was sure i must be, i have learn t to deal with it now, hope you decided whats best for you

mel
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November 16, 2010 - 5:03am
Expert HERWriter Guide Blogger (reply to luckycharm)

Hi luckycharm - What you've described is heartbreaking. Thanks for taking the time to share your situation. Right now you're bound to still be reeling from the information, trying to absorb it, and in a bit of shock. Your frame of mind isn't really the best for making such an important decision. While this is really important to you it's also important to give this a bit of time to sink in and to do your own research on the options you've been given. To do that it will help you to know the clinical terms that your doctor used for the medical conditions that are affecting you. You may also want to see yet another doctor for another opinion before making any decisions.

Basically, take a bit of time to absorb the situation; find out more about your choices and take the time to be sure that you and your husband are both very comfortable with your decision. I sincerely hope this helps you and you'll stay in touch. We wish your family the best. Pat

September 3, 2010 - 4:12pm
(reply to Pat Elliott)

hi pat thanks for your reply ...its really help alot that somebody like you can given me support me via messages thank you very much for the time you given...by the way pat im on waiting for my husband back home he is right now in europe for business trip...he needs to know everthing whats going on with me,Yes you right i will looking for another doctor to give me another option for my situation...oh by the way i have an appointment with my doc this sept 8 and i bring my husband with me..thanks again for your time....i will keep in touch..bye for now

September 4, 2010 - 12:36am
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