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Pregnant? Part 2

Adam's POV

Dr. Smith walked into the exam room holding Julie's newest results. It had been four months since we had last taken a test and we were hopeful that the extra time taken would give us a positive result.

"Are those the results?" Julie asked as she gripped my hand.

"They are?" She answered.

"And?" I asked.

"They are negative." Dr. Smith told us. Julie shook her head in dissapointment and I couldn't even bring myself to look at the doctor. I took Julie in my arms and held her tight as the tears fell from her eyes. "I am so sorry."

"Do we just keep trying or what?" I asked as calmly as possible.

"Actually, I would like to run some tests on Julie." Dr. Smith answered.

"Why? Do you think something is wrong?" I asked in a panic.

"It's hard to say right now. I just want to check and make sure."

(Two days later)

Julie and I walked into the Dr. Smith's office. She had called us earlier that morning and told us she had the results of Julie's tests. I have a feeling that something must be wrong. If there wasn't would the doctor call us into the office to tell us that Julie's reproductive organs were fine? I don't think so, but I hope I am wrong.

"I received your results from the lab." Dr. Smith told us.

"And?" Julie asked anxiously.

Dr. Smith took a deep sigh. "You have PCOS."

"What is PCOS?" I asked, knowing that it couldn't be good.

"Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome. It is a health problem that can affect a woman's menstrual cycle, fertility, hormones, insulin production, heart, blood vessels, and appearance. PCOS is is the most common hormonal reproductive problem in women of childbearing age."

"So what you're saying is that I can't have children?"

"Most likely."

"But that is not one-hundred percent true?" I asked.

"No?"

"Is there anything that can be done?" I asked.

"Going into surgery."

"Surgery?" Julie asked.

"It's called Ovarian wedge resection. In this procedure, a portion of the ovary is removed and then sewn back together. This procedure is effective in decreasing LH and androen production, both of which is very important when considering fertility. You would be asleep the entire time. You would then spend the next couple of days in the hospital." Dr. Smith explained.

"If Julie has the surgery, what are the chances she will be able to become pregnant?"

"Once Julie heals from the operation, we can give her fertility drugs. Along with the drugs there is usually a sixty percent chance that a patient will be able to become pregnant."

"What are the risks of the surgery?" I asked.

"With any surgery there can be complications. The main thing we would have to worry about would be Julie developing pelvic adhesions. These occur in about thirty percent of patients. If they do occur, Julie's chances of ever becomibg pregnant drop dramatically."

"How far?" I asked.

"Usually to around ten percent."

I took a deep breath. "Can Julie and I have a few minutes to discuss this?"

"I'll be outside." Dr. Smith told us as she left the office.

"What do you think?" I asked.

"I'm terrified. The thought of surgery scares the hell out of me, but then again so does not being able to get pregnant."

I nodded. "If you don't want to do this we could always adopt. We could probably use our popularity to get a child quickly."

"I want to have a baby of our own Adam." Julie told me. "Besides, I hate it when people use their notoriety to get special benefits."

"Then you want to have the surgery?" I asked.

"I guess so." Julie answered. "What other option is there?"

"None, I guess."

"Even if I develop adhesions, a ten percent chance of having a baby is better then no chance at all."

"So then the surgery ?" I asked again.

"Yeah." Julie answered.

Dr. Smith came back a few minutes later. "Have the two of you reached a decision?"

"We have." I answered.

"I want to have the surgery." Julie told her.

"I'll set you up with the appointment. Is next Tuesday good for you?" Dr. Smith asked.

"That will be fine." Julie answered.

"Alright, you can pick up your papers at the front desk and go ahead and have your blood work done."

Julie stopped and turned to look at Dr. Smith. "What blood work?"

"Don't worry, it's the standard stuff before every operation." Dr. Smith told her, as she walked away.

"Jules, what's the big deal." I asked, raising an eyebrow at Julie's feared reaction.

Julie gulped hard. "I hate needles."

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