As mentioned earlier, hubby and I decided to make a trip to KL to the Tropicana Medical Centre to look for Dato' Dr Colin Lee - the well-known fertility consultant.
Before we travel to KL, I've made a booking of appointment through phone, and I was told that the doctor's appointment of that particular day was very full If I go on that day, I'll have to wait for some time before meeting the doctor. Since the doctor will be on leave soon, we have to wait!!!
We arrived at the Tropicana Medical Centre by 9am after breakfast. We've done registration immediately, and waited for 30 minutes before we were called into the consultation bay. A consultant were there to ask about our history and explain what the doctor may do to investigate our issue. The consultant was very friendly and detailed in every explanation.
Right after the consultation, we were sent to another part to do sperm test. Everything was done by 10am. We were to be back 2 hours later for the report and to meet the doctor for further consultation.
We went Ikea to have something to eat, walk around and then go back by 12.30pm.
Again we waited for 30 minutes.
Dr Colin had hubby's sperm test report in his hand and briefly told us that the result is normal. Then I was being scanned and told that my womb is okay too. (Their machine is really advanced compared to Ipoh's, I can see my womb very clearly, and it's very nice. LOL!) Without further discussion, Dr Colin set another appointment date for me, to do Laparoscopy, Hysteroscopy and D&C. I tried to ask if we had other options but Dr Colin told me this is the only way to further investigate.
Laparoscopy and advanced infertility specialist training in microsurgery have literally transformed the way many gynecologic and other surgical procedures are performed. The laparoscopy is usually accompanied by only minor discomfort. The laparoscope can be indispensable to the fertility evaluation because it allows the fertility specialist to view the reproductive organs. Many conditions such as endometriosis or pelvic adhesions can be treated during the laparoscopy.
What is Hysterocopy?
The hysteroscope is a small tubular “telescope” like device that is inserted through the vagina and into the uterus. The uterus is filled with carbon dioxide or another media such as sterile saline causing it to expand. The physician can often clearly visualize conditions such as fibroids, polyps, or congenital uterine abnormalities. If hysteroscopy is performed in an operating room, treatment can usually be performed at the same time (operative hysteroscopy).
What is D&C?
The gynaecologist opens (dilates) the cervix with instruments called dilators, and then inserts a hollow tube through the cervix. Suction is applied to remove the retained tissue.
Once walked out from the doctor's room, we discussed about it. Hubby decided not to go for that surgery. Though it was said to be a minor key-hole surgery, but we don't think we need to. May be it's just the timing, we will try on our own without any medication. Not until a year after this, I will consider having myself being cut!
We didn't wait for long throughout the consultant, can't understand why they told me doctor's schedule is full for the day! The total bill come out RM483 for the consultation and sperm test. Expensive huh? But at least we know, from the basic scanning and testing, we are okay. Keep on trying, we will have our child sooner or later! Gambateh!!!
