Long story short, I had my tubes removed (not tied) with my last c-section. I was married and we (mostly my ex) decided we were done having babies. I always had it in my heart to have a fourth baby, but he wasn’t interested, and at the time, we figured it would be easier to just get it done while I was having my c-section anyway. Fast forward to now…in a very happy relationship, and we would love to have a baby. My question is, any mamas have their tubes removed and have successful IVF? What was the process? We have our first Fertility Doc appointment in 2 weeks, and I’m super nervous.
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Hi, I had both my tubes removed due to ectopic pregnancies. Previous to those I had 12 early miscarriages (8-10weeks) however through IVF we now have a beautiful little man 
the process was emotional & nerve-wracking at times but was worth it. They will check both yourself & your partner (bloods, sperm, egg count, hormones etc) they will give a plan of action dependent on those results. If all comes back as “normal” they will put you on hormones for a few weeks to increase your egg count (feels like a really intense period) then they will remove them - mix them with the sperms to create embryos, you wait a few days to see which of those are viable to pop back in (this number can range massively) remember though it only takes the one 
they will then put one maybe 2 back in. Then you have an approx 2 week wait to see if the magic has happened. The 2 week wait was the worst part for me…I’m impatient by nature so might just have been me! The first time it didn’t work, it was the second attempt we got our miracle.
My advice, embrace the journey, keep the faith & talk to people at all stages.
All the best, feel free to inbox me, happy to chat about it xxx
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It’s very possible. Tubes aren’t a necessity when it comes to IVF because your eggs are extracted from your ovaries.
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We have 2 IVF babies and the 1st time it took 3 attempts. Our second was much easier and it happened after the 1st transfer. I like you had children naturally before and needed IVF because of the removal. The 1st & 2 cycle we did after the egg retrieval were unsuccessful and I felt it was all the medications. I asked the doctor if we could try the next cycle with limited meds and it worked perfectly. My body knew what to do was just missing a part to do it naturally. Go with your gut during this process but like Kimberly said embrace the journey. God bless 
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I got both tubes removed due to eptopic in tube and tryed ivf 3 times after and never got pregnant since my first child was natural conception my second was ivf then both tubes out and nothing x
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Tubes aren’t necessary for IVF. They cut out the middle man of having to get an egg released to meet sperm and travel through the tubes and all that. Instead they will take his sample, join to your eggs and put directly where it should go. Honestly you shouldn’t have any issues if fertility wasn’t an issue for you just tube removal
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I only have a left ovary the other was removed and my doctor said I can still carry because the tubes are just decor for the house of the baby! So I would think it would be the same good luck!
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My stepmom had one tube removed while doing IVF because of blockages. She ended up with a tubal pregnancy in her other one which resulted it that one being removed after the pregnancy caused a rupture. After that, she eventually did IVF again and though he had both tubes removed, she was able to get pregnant again and had twin boys. My brother’s are now 17. It is definitely possible.
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You should be fine as they implant the embryo in the uterus and not into the tubes. I don’t have a uterus and I am having our fourth via surrogate. But that’s how they do it! Shoot the emby baby into the uterus because the embryo is already 3 weeks gestation (developed) at time of implant into the uterus. 
I’d love nothing more to have kids my f8and I have been trying for 28 years without 1 pregnancy my periods are irregular my uterus is slightly tilted the drs keep saying they see no reason why we shouldn’t b getting pregnant but its upsetting and depressing all we want is to have kids of our own n we cant if give anything to start a family but I just feel as it’s just never gonna happen and it breaks my heart
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I only have one tube. My left one was removed due to an ectopic pregnancy in 2012. We couldn’t get pregnant naturally after that, we tried numerous fertility treatments before doing IVF. We ended up doing IVF in 2017 and had success in our first round we transferred two embryos. We found out we were having twins. We didn’t know if both embryos took or not until our boys were born since it could split. Turns out they both took since they are fraternal.
Good luck Mama. You got this!
I had problems with both my tubes. The doctor said if he couldn’t fix them he was going to remove them because they would cause more harm and weren’t needed for ivf
Are there any sude effects with tube removal if someone can answer that question please that have gone through that process ?
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I was only able to have 2 successful pregnancies until after my tubes were removed! (Endometriosis)
i only had one tube at the time of my consult due to a rupture with a previous ectopic pregnancy. My fertility doc said we really needed to remove it because it was full of fluid and could be toxic to an embryo if it leaked into my uterus. She removed it, gave me a few weeks to heal and then we proceeded with IVF. My IVF baby is about to turn 2.
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Good luck I personally have my tube cut after 3 miscarriage
I don’t really have any advice. But I will tell you that it is most definitely possible! God bless you in your endeavors. 
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I wish you nothing but blessings and luck
Please don’t think I’m being mean. I’m generally confused. If you do not have your tubes doesn’t that mean pregnancy isn’t possible?
Can’t have babies if tubes are tied. You’re done.
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My friend is just now going through IVF and they had to take one of her tubes
And her other one isn’t viable at all
She just started so she hasn’t had success quite yet but it is very possible
They will get the eggs. The same way u donate eggs (. Iv done it )
I did 11 years ago. Im a surrogate, and im currently 3 months pregnant with my 2nd surro babe. I’ve had absolutely no issues with IVF because of it.
I’ve had a few different protocols. Its not you tubes that you need. Its your uterus.
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Hello. Tubes not necessary with IVF. I can attest having done IVF (successful with twin boys) your first appointment is very overwhelming. Lots of information and price tag shock! However, if you are set on doing this don’t let it deter you. Keep pushing, with the end result in mind. Once you get started the process is so quick. I started the process in January and had a positive pregnancy test on Feb 13. My process was starting birth control to manipulate my period/ovulation. Them started injections to create several eggs. I then went in for egg retrieval, that day they also took a specimen from my husband. They then injected my eggs with his sperm to create embryos. Once the embyos were ready I went in and they directly inserted the best looking two into my uterus. Fingers crossed we waited two weeks in hopes the embryos attached to my uterus. Did a blood draw and we had a positive! Best of luck to you!
I would recommend Adora IVF if your in brisbane. No big nasty price tags alot of it is covered by medicare. I havent had my tubes cut out (well i have had one removed) but they can’t be used due to a number ectopics. I have had my eggs removed and am waiting to go into a frozen cycle best of luck there is so much to take it just take it step by step rather then the whole process.
With ivf, the transfer of an embryo is done directly into the uterus, you don’t need fallopian tubes
See what the fertility clinic says. If you still have ovaries, who knows. A man can have. A vasectomy, and still produce sperm. And still father kids, with assistance.
So these days it’s also possible for a women with some help, to become pregnant.
Yes it’s possible. I only have my tubes tied but I did get pregnant with 1st ivf cycle. You dont need the tubes. The embryo is placed in your uterus. You take medicine and progesterone shots. Its a stressful situation but possible. We did lose our baby at 4 months but plan to try once again. Best of luck.
My coworker is due any day now with a little girl after having her tunes tied. Its definitely possible. She got pregnant the first try too. Good luck!
You can have a successful IVF. You don’t need your tubes. Eggs are taken from your ovaries after a certain time on meds. Then inserted into your uterus after they divide enough. Had procedure 3 times.
Go for it if it’s in your heart to have another baby.
Had two beautiful babies of my own. Then couldn’t have any more because of a emergency histortectomy. Always wanted more children. I have a fifteen year old adopted son. And two beautiful twin grandchildren I’ve raised since they were three months old. God has blessed beyond my wildest dreams. Do give up on your dreams.
As long as your eggs are healthy and your uterus you’ve got a very good chance ,
It is possible! I wish you guys the bests luck to you!!!
Jesus h christ a whole lot of people need to just google ivf. Shit ain’t difficult to understand.
I don’t know anyone personally but I know of many surrogates who have done it this way.
Yes! I had my tubes removed in 2016. In 2019 i went through ivf and had ny daughter.
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