Coming to terms with infertility

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Mina145

16/06/2021 at 17:45

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Hi all, I hope this isn't too dark of a topic. But I was wondering if any one else has dealt with the idea that you may never be able to have children? I had an ablation late last year and from speaking with my gynae and reading online I've understood that I may very well likely be unable to get pregnant. I'm having a really hard time accepting it and it's almost all I can think about.

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16/06/2021 at 18:35

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Hello Mina145, thank you for opening this discussion.

I think you've raised a topic that is not too uncommon in endometriosis, up to 30-40% percent of endometriosis patients experience infertility unfortunately. Coming to terms with it can be a long process as it's truly a form of grief. There are still fertility options for endometriosis patients, and if you haven't had a chance to read it yet, we just published an article on the topic that you may find helpful: Endometriosis and pregnancy: What is the outlook for affected women?

Has anyone else struggled with infertility due to your endometriosis? Have you been able to turn to other fertility options? How did you come to terms with it?
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Lulubeans

08/12/2021 at 17:07

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@Mina145 This is something I struggle with regularly. For now my husband and I aren't planning on kids because we're trying to get more established, but it's something we've talked about just lightly and theoretically. I don't know if the NHS covers fertility treatments... And if they don't I don't think we'd be able to afford it on our own.

Coming to terms with infertility https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/other-discussions/living-with-endometriosis/coming-to-terms-with-infertility-4199 2021-12-08 17:07:23

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