Alice wrote:
> I'm 39 years old and desire pregnancy. My reproductive endocrinologist
> is recommending a 2nd laparotomy (my first was 7 years ago) to remove my
> 5 5cm fibroids before attempting it. In spite of the fact that this
> surgeon is very skilled and will be using adhesion barriers, I'm still
> being told to plan on using invitro fertilization due to risk of
> adhesions with this upcoming surgery. What is the chance (as a
> percentage) of those adhesions causing serious long-term pain and/or
> bowel obstruction? I'm mostly pain free now and don't want that to
> change! I have to make a decision soon.
>
> Thanks.
>