Hi
I am contemplating having an endoscratch before my FET. I was wondering if anyone has done this before. It doesn't seem to be very common at the OFC so I am particularly interested in any experiences there.
Has anyone done an endo scratch?
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Hope1818
, Oct 03 2016 12:32 PM
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Posted 03 October 2016 - 12:32 PM
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Posted 12 October 2016 - 10:47 AM
I'm going to tag along here, I am curious what it is and in what circumstances it would be done.
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Posted 14 October 2016 - 12:11 PM
Basically the doctor scratches the lining of the uterus before the FET to help with implantation. There is some research that found it helps with women with repeated failed implantation. There is also research that says it doesn't make a difference. My doctor is happy to do it but isn't convinced there is a benefit. He also doesn't think there are adverse effects. I am on the fence and have to make a decision soon!
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Posted 14 October 2016 - 01:37 PM
Hello Hope1818,
I am also curious about this procedure. I guess this is something the doctor at the OFC can do (no need to see another specialist)? If so, when is the time to have this procedure done? I read about something like have it done two months prior to the transfer, is it correct? Does OHIP cover this? We are going to have our first IVF next month, since I have no history of any failed (or successful) implantation, will a doctor allow me to have this done?
Sorry for all the questions, I am just very curious about this....Thanks.
Basically the doctor scratches the lining of the uterus before the FET to help with implantation. There is some research that found it helps with women with repeated failed implantation. There is also research that says it doesn't make a difference. My doctor is happy to do it but isn't convinced there is a benefit. He also doesn't think there are adverse effects. I am on the fence and have to make a decision soon!
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Posted 14 October 2016 - 01:48 PM
They definitely do this at OFC. My doctor said it is really simple and they just do it in an examination room. I didn't ask about the cost I just assumed if OHIP didn't cover it it would be inexpensive. I have an embryo transfer scheduled for December so if I decide to do it it will be this month after I call with my day 1 next week.
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Posted 14 October 2016 - 02:33 PM
Guess it is too late for me (my ER is scheduled for November 17-22)....
No matter what you have decided, I wish you all the best! 
They definitely do this at OFC. My doctor said it is really simple and they just do it in an examination room. I didn't ask about the cost I just assumed if OHIP didn't cover it it would be inexpensive. I have an embryo transfer scheduled for December so if I decide to do it it will be this month after I call with my day 1 next week.
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