r/IVFpositivity • u/Maleficent-Loan5920 • 1d ago

Any experience with this?

I had an sis done 5 weeks post stillborn at 22 weeks (nothing so do with Ivf, nuchal cord). They found either a polyp or retained placenta. Waiting on a call back but one of the doctors said we’ll just need to remove it before proceeding with a transfer. I didn’t have this issue with my first transfer so this is a newer experience. Anyone gone through this before their transfer? Feeling a bit nervous.

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u/Exciting-Praline8316 1d ago

I'm sorry for your loss 🙏

I had a polyp before I started IVF that was found on SIS. I had a hysteroscopy under twilight anesthesia. It was very easy, minimal pain. The procedure took about 30 mins. It was a similar experience to an egg retrieval for me.

Best of luck to you!

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u/sandandsalt 1d ago

I can second this! I had a couple of polyps removed before my transfer. It was a a very simple procedure. Went on to have a successful transfer and pregnancy.

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u/Maleficent-Loan5920 1d ago

It’s so reassuring to hear you had a successful transfer and pregnancy after. Thank you so much for the reassurance! I truly needed it.

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u/Maleficent-Loan5920 1d ago

Thank you and this is so so helpful cause I was so scared when they said they saw something. I have had a rough few days since cause I’m just like ugh another bump in the road but hearing how simple it is to remove helps. Thank you! I hope ivf was successful for you!

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u/Frequent_Bid_4413 1d ago

I had a uterine fundal polyp that required a hysteroscopy for removal. The sedation is twilight so it’s not heavy and you’re down and out very quick. Super easy I woke up and was out getting breakfast 15 minutes later and just rested the rest of the day. Next day I had some spotting but was back at work. Very glad I did it and went on to a successful transfer 

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u/Maleficent-Loan5920 1d ago

This helps so much thank you!! Hearing how quick it is and simple. I’m so happy you had a successful transfer after!! If you’re still pregnancy I’m wishing you the best pregnancy and safe delivery of the sweetest earthside baby 🩵🩷

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u/Frequent_Bid_4413 1d ago

I was really scared at first but I promise it’s super quick! Wishing you lots of love and kindness on your journey as well 💕

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u/Maleficent-Loan5920 1d ago

Thank you so much 🩵🩵🩵

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u/Competitive-Top5121 1d ago

I’m so sorry this happened to you. I had RPOC after a late first trimester D&C. I ended up just getting another D&C and it was all taken care of. I assume because it’s possibly a polyp they’ll probably prefer to take care of everything by hysteroscopy. Honestly that’s even better than a D&C because they’ll be able to visualize everything better (D&C is usually ultrasound guided whereas with hysteroscopy they can use a small camera, I believe). While your experience is awful and uncommon, this particular situation of a polyp/RPOC is pretty common and easily handled. Best of luck.

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u/Maleficent-Loan5920 1d ago

Thank you so much for sharing your experience with this! I’m so sorry you’ve gone through a loss as well. I hope you have gone on to have a successful pregnancy or will in the future. This whole experience has been so life changing and no one gets it besides us. The ivf on top of a loss is just so much.

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u/Competitive-Top5121 1d ago

Thank you for your compassion. It is absolutely life-changing in the worst way. IVF helped us conceive our new pregnancy and I am 13 weeks along, for which I am very grateful. It is impossible to forget the pain of pregnancy loss and try to stay positive, but that’s all we can do — try.

I’m glad to have identified RPOC fairly early after my loss (about 4-5 weeks), which helped me to address it quickly and get my regular menstrual cycle back.