https://boards.hellobee.com/ Pregnancy, Baby and Parenting blog, by Hellobee en Tue, 05 May 2026 05:57:24 +0000 https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-hope-to-conceive-after-a-laparoscopic-cystectomy-and-laser-endo-excision#post-2888897 Tue, 25 Jun 2019 05:25:39 +0000 Kaohinani 2888897@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@karenbme: Awe, what a wonderful update ... that makes me so happy! 🥰 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-hope-to-conceive-after-a-laparoscopic-cystectomy-and-laser-endo-excision#post-2888866 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 20:32:40 +0000 karenbme 2888866@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kaohinani: Thank you! I’m 17 weeks now and baby is perfect. 😃 It hasn’t been a smooth road and I’m dealing with a few complications related to my body and whether or not I can carry to term, but it looks like this is going to be the one!</p> <p>So many fingers crossed for your natural cycle and/or IVF!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-hope-to-conceive-after-a-laparoscopic-cystectomy-and-laser-endo-excision#post-2888739 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:37:30 +0000 Kaohinani 2888739@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cyoung: Thank you! 💙 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-hope-to-conceive-after-a-laparoscopic-cystectomy-and-laser-endo-excision#post-2888737 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:36:37 +0000 cyoung 2888737@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@Kaohinani: awesome!! All my fingers and toes are crossed for you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-hope-to-conceive-after-a-laparoscopic-cystectomy-and-laser-endo-excision#post-2888732 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 07:31:45 +0000 Kaohinani 2888732@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>UPDATE -<br /> My RE just "OKAYED" my DH and me to begin BD-ing on Thursday [for a natural cycle]. F'x that it was the endo preventing us from conceiving and it won't be an issue any more. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-hope-to-conceive-after-a-laparoscopic-cystectomy-and-laser-endo-excision#post-2888720 Mon, 24 Jun 2019 05:50:37 +0000 Kaohinani 2888720@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@CatchAFallingStar: @poppygirl15:<br /> Thank you so much for sharing, ladies! Your stories made me feel much better about my future prospects for another baby whether it comes naturally or with the aid of ART. The RE and I were aware of my cyst (* I had it for 5 mos and it was large) but the endo was a surprise. My RE stated I had a mild case of "silent endometriosis." I hope excising the endo and removing the cyst sets me in the right direction to regaining my fertility.<br /> Thank you, again. 💜 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-hope-to-conceive-after-a-laparoscopic-cystectomy-and-laser-endo-excision#post-2888709 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 22:22:04 +0000 poppygirl15 2888709@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yup! Had a cyst removed (was actually too big to remove laparoscopically although they tried that first before making an incision at my bikini line) in college. Had both kids naturally. :happy: </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-hope-to-conceive-after-a-laparoscopic-cystectomy-and-laser-endo-excision#post-2888705 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 21:03:51 +0000 CatchAFallingStar 2888705@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep! I had cysts removed and stage 4 excision after a few years of unexplained infertility. RE had us take one test cycle after and I got pregnant with my first daughter that first cycle we tried! It was IUI and injectables, but still. First try! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-hope-to-conceive-after-a-laparoscopic-cystectomy-and-laser-endo-excision#post-2888700 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 19:54:39 +0000 Kaohinani 2888700@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@bhbee: That is wonderful to read! Thank you SO much for sharing her journey. 💙 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-hope-to-conceive-after-a-laparoscopic-cystectomy-and-laser-endo-excision#post-2888689 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 19:07:15 +0000 bhbee 2888689@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My SIL got pregnant with her second right after cyst removal. They tried for 5+ years to have their first (without interventions) so it definitely looked like it helped. Crossing fingers for you! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-hope-to-conceive-after-a-laparoscopic-cystectomy-and-laser-endo-excision#post-2888679 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 16:24:34 +0000 Kaohinani 2888679@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@cyoung: @Karenbeme: Thank you, ladies! 💕💕 I appreciate your responses. I hope everything is going beautifully with both of your pregnancies (* I took a bit of a HB break so I haven't been following). CYoung, you should be due soon, if I remember correctly... Best of luck for a smooth delivery for your #3! And, Karenbeme, (Note - I have missed you bunches) wouldn't you be somewhere close to your mid-point? In any case, thank you. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-hope-to-conceive-after-a-laparoscopic-cystectomy-and-laser-endo-excision#post-2888677 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 16:16:58 +0000 karenbme 2888677@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No experience, but just wanted to chime in wishing you good luck! I really hope that this is the silver bullet that gets things going for you!! 💗💗 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-hope-to-conceive-after-a-laparoscopic-cystectomy-and-laser-endo-excision#post-2888676 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 15:57:14 +0000 cyoung 2888676@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>My bestfriend has issues with cysts. She got pregnant with her first baby after she had a cyst removed and her endo removed with her oldest. The cycle after she got pregnant (she didn't have a lot of endo but the doctor wanted to be thorough.) She also just had her 3rd baby but before had to have a golf ball size cyst removed. That cycle nothing happened but the next she got pregnant with her baby. She just had her in May. </p> <p>Sending prayers and positive vibes!! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-hope-to-conceive-after-a-laparoscopic-cystectomy-and-laser-endo-excision#post-2888673 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 15:12:11 +0000 Kaohinani 2888673@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>@LAZB: Thank you! 💜 You know how much I appreciate honesty (whether positive or negative); however, at this time, I REALLY needed to read something uplifting. I (vaguely) had remembered some details you have shared [in the past, as well as, of recent] but I was completely unaware of what stage endo you had and that your cyst was also simultaneously coexistent. Reading this gives me a bit of hope. 🥰 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-hope-to-conceive-after-a-laparoscopic-cystectomy-and-laser-endo-excision#post-2888670 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 14:35:52 +0000 LAZB 2888670@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Girl, yes! That’s what I was saying earlier. I had a cyst removed, along with stage 4 endometriosis, 6 years ago before I got pregnant the first time. And as you know, I’ve had 6 pregnancies so far! The three that I miscarried weren’t due to my uterus.<br /> I have another friend that had the same procedure a year ago, I think her endo turned out to be stage 2 or 3, and she’s gotten pregnant 4 times since (sadly miscarried them all due to chromosomal defects). She also didn’t have endo, or at least any symptoms or issues until after her first two pregnancies. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/any-hope-to-conceive-after-a-laparoscopic-cystectomy-and-laser-endo-excision#post-2888661 Sun, 23 Jun 2019 11:27:25 +0000 Kaohinani 2888661@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>It has been quite a while since I have written a post posing an inquiry in regards to fertility/infertility. Here goes:</p> <p>Has anyone (you, a friend, family member, neighbor, acquaintance, etc) ever had a laparoscopic procedure for cyst removal (cystectomy) in an ovary and/or the removal of endometriosis (mine was EXTREMELY mild - think stage 1) in the uterus and then went on to successfully become pregnant? </p> <p>For those of you bees who aren't super familiar with my fertility story, here's some background: </p> <p>(1) I had been identified as having unexplained secondary infertility (* I have 2 children who were both conceived naturally and both were born via csection) until my RE realized that I ovulate early (think CD 8-12, on average) which could have led to immature ova in past cycles. </p> <p>(2) We have been trying 3-1/2 years for another baby. DH has "champion sperm" (or atleast that is what he touts after each SA! 🤣) so, I know I am the "weak link."</p> <p>(3) My AMH was spectacular for my age (39) until testing last month when it took a nose-dive. It fell by .43 ... by all standards, for my age, it is "decent" enough but is on the lower end of adequate. </p> <p>(4) I have been on fertility meds (3 cycles Clomid and 2 cycles of Follistim with Ovidrel trigger). I easily over-stim (we are talking 20+ follicles) ... which could be a cause for the rapid decrease in AMH and the sudden onset of endo and cysts which are all hormonally induced.</p> <p>(5) Next step is IVF; however, since I JUST had surgery [for the cyst and endo] 3 days ago (and DH will be gone for a month), the RE would like us to "simply try naturally" until I am approved by the embryology/IVF clinic.<br /> ...<br /> THUS, why I posed the aforementioned query.</p> <p>I really hope SOMEONE [anyone] has a story with a positive outcome which will afford me some hope.</p> <p>Thank you in advance. 🙏💕 </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/elevate-legs-for-ttc#post-2220010 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 15:31:40 +0000 sarac 2220010@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Didn't do it the cycle I got pregnant on clomid, and I for sure did not do it when I got pregnant after 3 years of NTNP. I think it's silly, honestly. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/elevate-legs-for-ttc#post-2219867 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:39:32 +0000 lovehoneybee 2219867@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did for a couple of minutes....maybe like 5-10...just because I figured it couldn't hurt. And I'wait mayyybe another few minutes to get up and pee. Basically as long as I normally lay in bed enjoying the afterglow ;) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/elevate-legs-for-ttc#post-2219825 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 13:15:32 +0000 hellobeeboston 2219825@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Tried it. But didn't get pregnant when I did. Both times getting pregnant I did not do this, and probably went to the bathroom pretty soon after. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/elevate-legs-for-ttc#post-2219738 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 12:11:06 +0000 alphagam84 2219738@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I told my dr. I was doing that while TTC and she said it's not something she regularly recommends as there's no proof it works but she said it wouldn't hurt if I wanted to. I did-no clue if it helped though. I didn't wait that long to pee. Once the sperm started seeping out (gross) I would pee and wipe it away. I figured what was going to make it was already up there! :) </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/elevate-legs-for-ttc#post-2219366 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 08:27:56 +0000 gracecat 2219366@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I totally did! With our first daughter we'd been trying for a few months with no success, and then the one time I tried raising my hips (not legs), we got a positive! I think I only did it for 30 min. and then peed right away. With this pregnancy #2 I raised my hips for 30 min. again and got pregnant the first cycle. I also got a UTI after that though. :( </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/elevate-legs-for-ttc#post-2219365 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 08:27:50 +0000 snowjewelz 2219365@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Haha I did that! I had my butt up in the air, and then just elevated hip/legs for a while after. I have no idea if it helped or not but since it didn't hurt to do it, I did! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/elevate-legs-for-ttc#post-2219350 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 08:18:45 +0000 fancyfunction 2219350@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>No, I've laid down maybe a few minutes then went to the bathroom. Pregnant with our second - second month trying. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/elevate-legs-for-ttc#post-2219325 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 08:07:09 +0000 cat620 2219325@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Nope. Immediately after sex, I always use the bathroom, and I've always gotten pregnant easily. I think sperm are fast and know what to do without help from me. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/elevate-legs-for-ttc#post-2219285 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 07:44:44 +0000 LuLu Mom 2219285@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yep, I'm sure it didn't matter but I figured a little gravity might help things along. I was lucky and got pregnant on the first try (DD1) and second month with DD2. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/elevate-legs-for-ttc#post-2219281 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 07:42:26 +0000 Truth Bombs 2219281@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did it when TTC my first and got pregnant on the first try. But I got pregnant with my second while not even trying so I really don't think it matters. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/elevate-legs-for-ttc#post-2219278 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 07:39:47 +0000 Ajsmommy 2219278@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I did not elevate my legs however I did postpone jumping up and going to the restroom right away. However, it was only like 20 mins that I waited. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/elevate-legs-for-ttc#post-2219274 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 07:33:14 +0000 Bubbles 2219274@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>Yes I always did for about 5 minutes, and I did try to avoid going to the toilet for as long as possible after - but no idea if it actually makes any difference or not. I figured seeing as I am not prone to UTIs it couldn't hurt! </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/elevate-legs-for-ttc#post-2219265 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 07:25:07 +0000 delight 2219265@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I sometimes do it and sometimes don't. Sometimes I even bicycle My legs a bit. I have been pregnant after elevating my legs and pregnant after getting up right after. I'm not sure if it helps or not. </p> https://boards.hellobee.com/topic/elevate-legs-for-ttc#post-2219234 Fri, 26 Jun 2015 06:50:59 +0000 lady baltimore 2219234@https://boards.hellobee.com/ <p>I waited before getting up and going to the bathroom sometimes, but like others said, it was not worth risking the UTI. I did not wait/elevate when I conceived. </p>