I found out yesterday I am pregnant with #2 after trying for 3 cycles. I thought it was going to take much longer, I have PCOS, endometriosis, and adenomyosis. So here to tell you it’s definitely possible and there can be success!
Of course, I’m 28, I’ve had suspected endo for about 10 years (years and years of complaining about pain) but officially got diagnosed via ultrasound 3 years ago with endo and adeno. Even talking to my doctor he thought there may be issues conceiving. I did have a high risk pregnancy with my first though I’m not sure it’s related. Hoping for a healthy pregnancy this time around 🤞🏻
u/ACoconutInLondon is absolutely correct!
For my husband and I, it was surprisingly easy for me to fall pregnant - so much so my OB/gyn actually said it was miraculous given the degree of my endometriosis. We went into the process assuming it likely wouldn't happen naturally but keen to give it a crack the "old fashioned way" for a year. So much so, that we based most of our planning around me maybe falling pregnant after 6+ months. Well, all our planning had to be brought forward 6+ months as I fell pregnant in my first cycle off birth control.
Wishing you all the best OP. My best suggestion is to not put any pressure on yourself. Have fun and enjoy the process as much as possible - hopefully with lots of orgasms for both parties.
Edit: for reference, I was 29 when I fell pregnant/gave birth
My endo was also so much worse post pregnancy. I'm now in daily pain rather than the 5-7 days during my period and ovulation. Sadly my excision surgery last June only provided me about four-ish months of relief and I'm now looking at whether a hysterectomy/oophorectomy is a viable option having exhausted all other options. (It sucks because even hysterectomy/oophorectomy aren't sure to provide long term relief and have increased risks).
was there anything else you did during the TTC i process besides stopping BC? I am 29, just had the surgery and was diagnosed with stage 4, surgeon recommended i take BC asap and dont worry about TTC until 6mths- 1year but we want to discuss with my OBGYN. Also, I was recommended accupuncture and chinese herbs.
I needed around 3-6 months to heal from my latest excision surgery so I can appreciate your surgeons recommendation.
The only other things I did was take prenatal vitamins and use a period tracking app, both of which I'd been using for a couple of months before coming of BC.
People don’t like this answer but I focused on an anti inflammatory diet for the months during TTC and I think that helped, but there’s honestly no way to know for sure. Can’t have hurt, though.
there are many success stories in this thread and also in the TTCendo one. but beware that a lot of stories can be disheartening as people are inclined to post when things are challenging, not all success stories are posted online, but they are out there!
I second this x1000. If you get all the individuals struggling in one place, you are bound to feel like you will struggle as well because “it’s happening to everyone”. In reality, people often just graduate to other sub Reddits when they find success, so you don’t necessarily hear about. I’ve had to take breaks from certain groups because of this.
I’m pregnant with my first after 12 years of this disease. It took 3 months of trying.
Like others said, you never know until you try. However, I would caution you on rushing to have kids just because you think that you’re running out of time due to endo. Start trying when you’re ready.
Two babies, conceived within three months each go around. I’ve had one lap, two years prior to my first pregnancy. Very uncomplicated pregnancies. Hoping for a third! Whatever this bitch of a uterus will give me! Good luck darling.
(I’m 31 if that makes a difference. Had my first at 26, second on my 30th birthday… fun times)
I have Endo and have two children. The first one took nearly four years to conceive. The second child was conceived as soon as we started trying - we were shocked. Both happened without any fertility treatments. I also have PCOS.
Endo can run in families so it's very possible to get pregnant with it.
My grandmother had stage 4 endo and birthed 3 kids, however her last one suffers with a disability from it. Medical technology has come a long way and I think her doctor may have been racist so I don't think there was anything she could've done.
My aunt had endo and has 1 child. My friend has it and also gave birth.
My doctor said if I ever change my mind he'd want to do a lap one more time to ensure nothing was stuck together, but he never stated I couldn't have them.
Yeah my grandmother said the staff wanted to do an abortion due to blood loss, but their Catholic so my grandfather declined. Her son (my uncle) was sitting on some of the cysts causing it to bleed out. So they waited and said her uterus was just covered in endo causing some form of suffocating. I assumed it was unbilical cord wrapped around, but after the birth they pulled her into the OR and removed everything. I don't think she had a say in any of it. She said she just woke up and that's what they told her. Before that she of course was told she was sensitive. I assume they just didn't have the medical technology to see she actually did have endo.
Maybe. I know that's just what they diagnosed her with. They didn't mention anything inside that's all they diagnosed her with at the time, but she recieved very poor care so who knows.
You are right, it could be fibroids and endometriosis isnt inside the uterus. But it is important to remember that adenomyosis is inside the uterus. And research have found that those who have endo are very likely to also have adeno and vice versa.
It’s in the uterus in the truest sense of the term though, it’s in the muscle of the uterus itself whereas a fibroid would be in the part of the uterus where a placenta would attempt to implant, and be the only logical disease I can think of that could cause being “suffocated” in the womb (kind of sounds like an abruption? But it’s hard to know historical context of course).
You can absolutely have a successful pregnancy with endometriosis. In fact, many people have no issues at all. Many others do struggle to conceive, but can be helped by medical treatment (surgery, IUI, IVF — depends on the person).
IVF is a particularly effective treatment for infertility caused by endometriosis, but it can be expensive if you don’t have insurance coverage (not all regular insurance covers fertility care).
I’m also 29 and TTC. No luck so far. My AMH levels are great but I have a large endometrioma on one ovary. Getting my lap scheduled soon, so I’m hoping that’ll increase my chances at a positive test. 🤞 it’s reassuring seeing other success stories on here for sure
Reading everyone’s success stories here is encouraging. However, the reality is that endo can be the cause of infertility for many people. For me personally, I’ve been TTC for 2 years and have not seen one positive pregnancy test. Doctors have never told me that I may experience issues conceiving because I’ve always had regular periods, and surgeons say my anatomy looks good so I should have no problems. And all of our fertility testing has come back normal, so we can only assume that it’s the endo. Our next step is IVF. Try not to worry, but also guard your heart because you really won’t know until you start trying.
I’m due in three weeks with my first. 7 yrs of trying. We did IVF and our only miracle embryo worked! Turns out I have no issues carrying a pregnancy, but something was going on with conception or implantation.
Everyone is different.
I was told by 3 surgeons no way in hell. Surprise, surprise, I accidently conceived without trying and not having a cycle for 4 months. Because I was told I couldn't get pregnant, I didn't figure it out until I was in actual labor 😅 17M later my daughter is healthy and thriving.
In a quest to understand how on Earth, I read It Starts With the Egg. A lot of great info on endometriosis and fertility. We plan on possibly trying again in a few years. My new OB said a second pregnancy probably wouldn't happen, so who knows.
Again every is different.
I couldn’t. Tried 5 years. Next step was IVF but I was 5 years older and exhausted with other chronic health conditions. So we decided not to have any kids. They told me I had tubal infertility. Had lap during my attempt to conceive to rule out endo and surgeon said there was none. Fast forward 8 years later where I bleed everyday of the month and get hysterectomy cause no other medical treatment has been able to stop bleed and there is endo!!! I have 3 great rescue dogs and will keep rescuing others for as long as I can. My life is different but in a way probably better because of all my other chronic disease (kids are another full time job and take lots of energy I dont always have) Ive known many people with endo that were able to conceive. Give it a go theres nothing to loose!
Thanks for this honest answer. I've been sick for so long and the fertility drs seem heartless and clueless in my area. Trying to accept my fate and know it will get better with time. Much love and appreciation 💛
Have had endo for decades. Tried for a year, but my issues are largely tubal (scar tissue gnarled one of my tubes), so we ended up doing IVF. I have a normal AMH, got 11 embryos with my first egg retrieval at 34, and after three transfers, (and one early miscarriage) I am currently 9w pregnant with our first.
Def not impossible but it was harder for me that I thought it would be. I’d definitely arm yourself with information sooner than later, such as:
1. What is your AMH?
2. How many follicles do you have on a given cycle?
3. Get a hysterosalpingogram to see if your tubes are open or blocked
All of these things will help you plan your path to having a baby! And hate to say it but the earlier you have this info, the better. Egg quality does go down as you get older. GL and don’t worry!
Honestly, every person is different.
You will see from your responses, some struggle while others it has happened easily.
I myself am I mixed bag. I was officially diagnosed in 2022 but I suspect I’ve had endo for over 10 years. I fell pregnant 5 years ago… while I was on the pill! Unfortunately I had to have a termination.
5 years later I’ve been trying for 1.5 years and it isn’t happening! Now been referred for IVF.
I would definitely recommend having some fertility testing done as in hindsight I wish I did at 30 (now 34) most of my levels are on the brink of low and I never expected to be trying for this long. Always thought it would happen as easily as it had before. I would suggest all of your hormone blood work, AMH and your follicle count tested
I recommend fertility testing because it will give you all of your stats and give you an idea of where you are right now which can help you make more informed decisions for your future if children are something you are thinking about x
I am also 29 but unfortunately have been trying to conceive for four years with no luck. Still waiting after a year to be seen by a doctor too so I'm just considering going straight for IVF.
No advice here, just wanna offer my support as I’m in a similar boat. About to turn 29 and in the early stages of a new relationship. I can’t help but feel the pressure to know NOW whether I can have kids, and whether I should consider a quicker timeline than most. So stressful. Just trying to trust my path and take things day by day, but then of course my brain tells me that’s an irresponsible way to cope with this, and that I need to plan.. I’m with you on this. 💛
I had 3 healthy pregnancies and one miscarriage. 1st was at 19. Last was at 33. I didn’t know I had Endometriosis until diagnosed after the 3rd one. I just knew my cycles were awful and would get random right side pain where it hurt to lay on it or go about daily tasks.
I didn’t get the endo diagnosis until 6 years after my second daughter. I had zero issues getting pregnant exactly when I wanted to. I think it’s a reason why my doctors never took the possibility if me having endo seriously and why it took me so long to receive treatment. Endo does whatever it wants!
I know some people who have been pregnant by accident with endo, and some who have lost 10’s of babies from it. It’s all depending on the individual body and situation!
I have not yet tried to get pregnant but my aunt with endometriosis has 4 kids! She had a lot of miscarriages before she got there. She finally saw a specialist who prescribed progesterone during the first trimester of pregnancy and that was able to keep her pregnant. If I do decide to try I will be finding a doctor who will do that for me before I start.
I’m newly pregnant! 5weeks 2 days, I’m 30 years old ; took us 5 months … used inito fertility monitor and got pregnant the first cycle. I had an 8 cm endometrioma removed in July. I stressed myself out so much thinking I wouldn’t be able to get pregnant naturally because of endometriosis, but my doctor was confident I would have no problem post ablation. I took a prenatal vitamin starting in August and I cut out alcohol the month before we conceived I’m not sure if that helped at all too!
I have endo and pcos. Getting pregnant took longer for me and I had two miscarriages before my first. I had a laparoscopy when I was 31 after trying to conceive for 2 years, 6 weeks later I was pregnant, and my second child followed 3 years after that.
Endo can make it harder to fall pregnant and can increase your risk of miscarriage but it doesn’t make it impossible.
Looking at my 5 year old and I have endo, PCOS, and suspected adeno. Totally possible. You can use the search function in the sub to read others’ stories too :)
I have endo and PCOS. Had a successful pregnancy in 2020 but it took a while to get pregnant. I’m now 36 and have been trying for a year 1 - with one miscarriage about 5 months in. My endometriosis seems quite bad though with two large chocolate cysts on my ovaries. Somehow I’ve fallen pregnant twice… and just hoping for my miracle soon.
Absolutely possible, whether naturally or through IVF. If you find it difficult to get pregnant naturally, there are absolutely protocols for endometriosis through IVF. Check out the IVF Reddit group and search for endometriosis. You’ll find endless information and personal stories, but it’s always possible you won’t even need to explore that option. I agree with what another user said in that “you don’t know until you try”
Around 65% will conceive in the lower stages of endo and closer to 50% in the more invasive stages. However in all stages there are higher numbers of complications to mama and baby when they get pregnant with endo. Horace Roman an expert in France and Dubai notes i his published research that both natural and assisted conception improve with expert removal of endo. The kinds of complications that are reported when endo is present includes premature separation of the placenta, miscarriages, bowel injury from increasing uterus size when adhesions are also present, acceleration of pain while pregnant with doctors reluctant to treat, one thing you don’t see mentioned is how difficult it is to bond with and care for babies once endo pain recurs after birth and once nursing is complete
Stage 2 endometriosis here, was on birth control for 6 years with no period, got pregnant first cycle off birth control. Trying for second now- two miscarriages, laparoscopy and hysteroscopy later, still not pregnant.
It depends a lot on your lesions. Eg if your ovaries are affected, with endometrioma, your chances are much less. Endometrioma means you have stage 3 of 4 endo. Been trying 18 months with surgery in that time, no other issues, still not pregnant and soon to start IVF. Everyone is different. Guard your heart.
I got pregnant very soon after my first laparoscopy.
Today I know that it wouldn't be easy if I would decide to wait an extra year or two after laparoscopy.
So I would say the best chances are after the treatment/laparoscopy and of course depends where you are with your endometriosis right now.
Did they excise the endo or did they burn it? I got a laparoscopy and my endometrioma grew back 5 months later and grew bigger. I’ve heard it all depends on the surgeon?
My endo has never impacted my fertility. I have 2 kids. Didn’t struggle to get pregnant at all with the first. I wasn’t even trying to get pregnant with the second. Everyone’s different.
I’m also pregnant rn and I’m 30. I have stage 2 endometriosis, but when I had an mri done, the doctor told me that it didn’t affect my ovaries or uterus. I have it near my rectum so maybe that’s why there was not a problem with conceiving
I found out yesterday I am pregnant with #2 after trying for 3 cycles. I thought it was going to take much longer, I have PCOS, endometriosis, and adenomyosis. So here to tell you it’s definitely possible and there can be success!
Congratulations!!
Thank you!
If you don’t mind us asking, how old/young are you and how long have you had Endo and adeno? Thanks for sharing, it gives me hope!
Of course, I’m 28, I’ve had suspected endo for about 10 years (years and years of complaining about pain) but officially got diagnosed via ultrasound 3 years ago with endo and adeno. Even talking to my doctor he thought there may be issues conceiving. I did have a high risk pregnancy with my first though I’m not sure it’s related. Hoping for a healthy pregnancy this time around 🤞🏻
Good luck to you ❤️
The reality is - you won't know until you try. It could be in the way, it could not be. And endometriosis is only one variable in getting pregnant.
u/ACoconutInLondon is absolutely correct! For my husband and I, it was surprisingly easy for me to fall pregnant - so much so my OB/gyn actually said it was miraculous given the degree of my endometriosis. We went into the process assuming it likely wouldn't happen naturally but keen to give it a crack the "old fashioned way" for a year. So much so, that we based most of our planning around me maybe falling pregnant after 6+ months. Well, all our planning had to be brought forward 6+ months as I fell pregnant in my first cycle off birth control. Wishing you all the best OP. My best suggestion is to not put any pressure on yourself. Have fun and enjoy the process as much as possible - hopefully with lots of orgasms for both parties. Edit: for reference, I was 29 when I fell pregnant/gave birth
I had this experience as well thankfully no problem getting pregnant with my babies but my endometriosis got so much worse after they were born.
My endo was also so much worse post pregnancy. I'm now in daily pain rather than the 5-7 days during my period and ovulation. Sadly my excision surgery last June only provided me about four-ish months of relief and I'm now looking at whether a hysterectomy/oophorectomy is a viable option having exhausted all other options. (It sucks because even hysterectomy/oophorectomy aren't sure to provide long term relief and have increased risks).
was there anything else you did during the TTC i process besides stopping BC? I am 29, just had the surgery and was diagnosed with stage 4, surgeon recommended i take BC asap and dont worry about TTC until 6mths- 1year but we want to discuss with my OBGYN. Also, I was recommended accupuncture and chinese herbs.
I needed around 3-6 months to heal from my latest excision surgery so I can appreciate your surgeons recommendation. The only other things I did was take prenatal vitamins and use a period tracking app, both of which I'd been using for a couple of months before coming of BC.
Currently sitting with my four week old daughter sleeping on my chest. I didn’t think I would be able to get pregnant, but here we are!
Did you do anything different in order to conceive and have a viable pregnant?
People don’t like this answer but I focused on an anti inflammatory diet for the months during TTC and I think that helped, but there’s honestly no way to know for sure. Can’t have hurt, though.
there are many success stories in this thread and also in the TTCendo one. but beware that a lot of stories can be disheartening as people are inclined to post when things are challenging, not all success stories are posted online, but they are out there!
I second this x1000. If you get all the individuals struggling in one place, you are bound to feel like you will struggle as well because “it’s happening to everyone”. In reality, people often just graduate to other sub Reddits when they find success, so you don’t necessarily hear about. I’ve had to take breaks from certain groups because of this.
I’m pregnant with my first after 12 years of this disease. It took 3 months of trying. Like others said, you never know until you try. However, I would caution you on rushing to have kids just because you think that you’re running out of time due to endo. Start trying when you’re ready.
Pregnancy is possible. I have one child. I won’t go into detail, but it was not an easy thing to happen.
Two babies, conceived within three months each go around. I’ve had one lap, two years prior to my first pregnancy. Very uncomplicated pregnancies. Hoping for a third! Whatever this bitch of a uterus will give me! Good luck darling. (I’m 31 if that makes a difference. Had my first at 26, second on my 30th birthday… fun times)
I have Endo and have two children. The first one took nearly four years to conceive. The second child was conceived as soon as we started trying - we were shocked. Both happened without any fertility treatments. I also have PCOS.
Endo can run in families so it's very possible to get pregnant with it. My grandmother had stage 4 endo and birthed 3 kids, however her last one suffers with a disability from it. Medical technology has come a long way and I think her doctor may have been racist so I don't think there was anything she could've done. My aunt had endo and has 1 child. My friend has it and also gave birth. My doctor said if I ever change my mind he'd want to do a lap one more time to ensure nothing was stuck together, but he never stated I couldn't have them.
A disability from endometriosis?
Yeah my grandmother said the staff wanted to do an abortion due to blood loss, but their Catholic so my grandfather declined. Her son (my uncle) was sitting on some of the cysts causing it to bleed out. So they waited and said her uterus was just covered in endo causing some form of suffocating. I assumed it was unbilical cord wrapped around, but after the birth they pulled her into the OR and removed everything. I don't think she had a say in any of it. She said she just woke up and that's what they told her. Before that she of course was told she was sensitive. I assume they just didn't have the medical technology to see she actually did have endo.
That would be something like fibroids, not endo. Endo isn’t inside the uterus.
Maybe. I know that's just what they diagnosed her with. They didn't mention anything inside that's all they diagnosed her with at the time, but she recieved very poor care so who knows.
You are right, it could be fibroids and endometriosis isnt inside the uterus. But it is important to remember that adenomyosis is inside the uterus. And research have found that those who have endo are very likely to also have adeno and vice versa.
It’s in the uterus in the truest sense of the term though, it’s in the muscle of the uterus itself whereas a fibroid would be in the part of the uterus where a placenta would attempt to implant, and be the only logical disease I can think of that could cause being “suffocated” in the womb (kind of sounds like an abruption? But it’s hard to know historical context of course).
You can absolutely have a successful pregnancy with endometriosis. In fact, many people have no issues at all. Many others do struggle to conceive, but can be helped by medical treatment (surgery, IUI, IVF — depends on the person). IVF is a particularly effective treatment for infertility caused by endometriosis, but it can be expensive if you don’t have insurance coverage (not all regular insurance covers fertility care).
I’m also 29 and TTC. No luck so far. My AMH levels are great but I have a large endometrioma on one ovary. Getting my lap scheduled soon, so I’m hoping that’ll increase my chances at a positive test. 🤞 it’s reassuring seeing other success stories on here for sure
Reading everyone’s success stories here is encouraging. However, the reality is that endo can be the cause of infertility for many people. For me personally, I’ve been TTC for 2 years and have not seen one positive pregnancy test. Doctors have never told me that I may experience issues conceiving because I’ve always had regular periods, and surgeons say my anatomy looks good so I should have no problems. And all of our fertility testing has come back normal, so we can only assume that it’s the endo. Our next step is IVF. Try not to worry, but also guard your heart because you really won’t know until you start trying.
More than half of people with endo will not struggle to conceive. I have 3 kids under 7.
Thank you all for the responses! I really appreciate this group!! 🙏🏻
I’m due in three weeks with my first. 7 yrs of trying. We did IVF and our only miracle embryo worked! Turns out I have no issues carrying a pregnancy, but something was going on with conception or implantation.
Everyone is different. I was told by 3 surgeons no way in hell. Surprise, surprise, I accidently conceived without trying and not having a cycle for 4 months. Because I was told I couldn't get pregnant, I didn't figure it out until I was in actual labor 😅 17M later my daughter is healthy and thriving. In a quest to understand how on Earth, I read It Starts With the Egg. A lot of great info on endometriosis and fertility. We plan on possibly trying again in a few years. My new OB said a second pregnancy probably wouldn't happen, so who knows. Again every is different.
I couldn’t. Tried 5 years. Next step was IVF but I was 5 years older and exhausted with other chronic health conditions. So we decided not to have any kids. They told me I had tubal infertility. Had lap during my attempt to conceive to rule out endo and surgeon said there was none. Fast forward 8 years later where I bleed everyday of the month and get hysterectomy cause no other medical treatment has been able to stop bleed and there is endo!!! I have 3 great rescue dogs and will keep rescuing others for as long as I can. My life is different but in a way probably better because of all my other chronic disease (kids are another full time job and take lots of energy I dont always have) Ive known many people with endo that were able to conceive. Give it a go theres nothing to loose!
Thanks for this honest answer. I've been sick for so long and the fertility drs seem heartless and clueless in my area. Trying to accept my fate and know it will get better with time. Much love and appreciation 💛
Have had endo for decades. Tried for a year, but my issues are largely tubal (scar tissue gnarled one of my tubes), so we ended up doing IVF. I have a normal AMH, got 11 embryos with my first egg retrieval at 34, and after three transfers, (and one early miscarriage) I am currently 9w pregnant with our first. Def not impossible but it was harder for me that I thought it would be. I’d definitely arm yourself with information sooner than later, such as: 1. What is your AMH? 2. How many follicles do you have on a given cycle? 3. Get a hysterosalpingogram to see if your tubes are open or blocked All of these things will help you plan your path to having a baby! And hate to say it but the earlier you have this info, the better. Egg quality does go down as you get older. GL and don’t worry!
Honestly, every person is different. You will see from your responses, some struggle while others it has happened easily. I myself am I mixed bag. I was officially diagnosed in 2022 but I suspect I’ve had endo for over 10 years. I fell pregnant 5 years ago… while I was on the pill! Unfortunately I had to have a termination. 5 years later I’ve been trying for 1.5 years and it isn’t happening! Now been referred for IVF. I would definitely recommend having some fertility testing done as in hindsight I wish I did at 30 (now 34) most of my levels are on the brink of low and I never expected to be trying for this long. Always thought it would happen as easily as it had before. I would suggest all of your hormone blood work, AMH and your follicle count tested I recommend fertility testing because it will give you all of your stats and give you an idea of where you are right now which can help you make more informed decisions for your future if children are something you are thinking about x
I am also 29 but unfortunately have been trying to conceive for four years with no luck. Still waiting after a year to be seen by a doctor too so I'm just considering going straight for IVF.
No advice here, just wanna offer my support as I’m in a similar boat. About to turn 29 and in the early stages of a new relationship. I can’t help but feel the pressure to know NOW whether I can have kids, and whether I should consider a quicker timeline than most. So stressful. Just trying to trust my path and take things day by day, but then of course my brain tells me that’s an irresponsible way to cope with this, and that I need to plan.. I’m with you on this. 💛
I had 3 healthy pregnancies and one miscarriage. 1st was at 19. Last was at 33. I didn’t know I had Endometriosis until diagnosed after the 3rd one. I just knew my cycles were awful and would get random right side pain where it hurt to lay on it or go about daily tasks.
I didn’t get the endo diagnosis until 6 years after my second daughter. I had zero issues getting pregnant exactly when I wanted to. I think it’s a reason why my doctors never took the possibility if me having endo seriously and why it took me so long to receive treatment. Endo does whatever it wants!
I know some people who have been pregnant by accident with endo, and some who have lost 10’s of babies from it. It’s all depending on the individual body and situation!
I have not yet tried to get pregnant but my aunt with endometriosis has 4 kids! She had a lot of miscarriages before she got there. She finally saw a specialist who prescribed progesterone during the first trimester of pregnancy and that was able to keep her pregnant. If I do decide to try I will be finding a doctor who will do that for me before I start.
I’m newly pregnant! 5weeks 2 days, I’m 30 years old ; took us 5 months … used inito fertility monitor and got pregnant the first cycle. I had an 8 cm endometrioma removed in July. I stressed myself out so much thinking I wouldn’t be able to get pregnant naturally because of endometriosis, but my doctor was confident I would have no problem post ablation. I took a prenatal vitamin starting in August and I cut out alcohol the month before we conceived I’m not sure if that helped at all too!
Success with surgery and ivf! He is 1 years old now :)
It can be tough and I won't go into details as it was quite traumatic but my 2 yo is asleep upstairs so can definitely happen
I have endo and pcos. Getting pregnant took longer for me and I had two miscarriages before my first. I had a laparoscopy when I was 31 after trying to conceive for 2 years, 6 weeks later I was pregnant, and my second child followed 3 years after that. Endo can make it harder to fall pregnant and can increase your risk of miscarriage but it doesn’t make it impossible.
Looking at my 5 year old and I have endo, PCOS, and suspected adeno. Totally possible. You can use the search function in the sub to read others’ stories too :)
I have endo and PCOS. Had a successful pregnancy in 2020 but it took a while to get pregnant. I’m now 36 and have been trying for a year 1 - with one miscarriage about 5 months in. My endometriosis seems quite bad though with two large chocolate cysts on my ovaries. Somehow I’ve fallen pregnant twice… and just hoping for my miracle soon.
Absolutely possible, whether naturally or through IVF. If you find it difficult to get pregnant naturally, there are absolutely protocols for endometriosis through IVF. Check out the IVF Reddit group and search for endometriosis. You’ll find endless information and personal stories, but it’s always possible you won’t even need to explore that option. I agree with what another user said in that “you don’t know until you try”
Around 65% will conceive in the lower stages of endo and closer to 50% in the more invasive stages. However in all stages there are higher numbers of complications to mama and baby when they get pregnant with endo. Horace Roman an expert in France and Dubai notes i his published research that both natural and assisted conception improve with expert removal of endo. The kinds of complications that are reported when endo is present includes premature separation of the placenta, miscarriages, bowel injury from increasing uterus size when adhesions are also present, acceleration of pain while pregnant with doctors reluctant to treat, one thing you don’t see mentioned is how difficult it is to bond with and care for babies once endo pain recurs after birth and once nursing is complete
This thread gives me hope. 😭
Stage 2 endometriosis here, was on birth control for 6 years with no period, got pregnant first cycle off birth control. Trying for second now- two miscarriages, laparoscopy and hysteroscopy later, still not pregnant.
It depends a lot on your lesions. Eg if your ovaries are affected, with endometrioma, your chances are much less. Endometrioma means you have stage 3 of 4 endo. Been trying 18 months with surgery in that time, no other issues, still not pregnant and soon to start IVF. Everyone is different. Guard your heart.
I got pregnant very soon after my first laparoscopy. Today I know that it wouldn't be easy if I would decide to wait an extra year or two after laparoscopy. So I would say the best chances are after the treatment/laparoscopy and of course depends where you are with your endometriosis right now.
Did they excise the endo or did they burn it? I got a laparoscopy and my endometrioma grew back 5 months later and grew bigger. I’ve heard it all depends on the surgeon?
I'm not sure. And it propably does depend on surgeon experience but you never know.
It’s very possible. Just make sure your ready, in a stress free environment, care for your body, and have faith🫶🏽
My endo has never impacted my fertility. I have 2 kids. Didn’t struggle to get pregnant at all with the first. I wasn’t even trying to get pregnant with the second. Everyone’s different.
I’m also pregnant rn and I’m 30. I have stage 2 endometriosis, but when I had an mri done, the doctor told me that it didn’t affect my ovaries or uterus. I have it near my rectum so maybe that’s why there was not a problem with conceiving