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Re: Endometriosis.....and my two choices
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon May 28 23:54:17 2001
Carolyn,
Glad we could be of help.
Make sure to read the links which I provided earlier.
At Mon, 28 May 2001, CAROLYN wrote:
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>I want to thank everyone for your help and opinions....you're experience
>and responses are GREATLY appreciated and are helping me make my
>decision. I never knew there was a forum like this, it's nice to know
>that I'm not alone, although it's sad that there are so many women in
>pain. Again, thanks to all of you who have responded.....I'm definitely
>going to keep an eye on this forum for advice and help. :)
>
>At Mon, 28 May 2001, Jeannette wrote:
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>>Carolyn, I have done both and I would definatly recomend having the
>>surgery first b/c if you don't have endo, there is no reason to put
>>yourself through the Lupron. I was on it for 3 months and they were
>>he--. I did not have a bad experience with the surgery, it was my first
>>as well. I think the anxiety of it all was worse than the actual
>>procedure and recovery! Best of luck!
>>
>>At Sun, 27 May 2001, CAROLYN wrote:
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>>>Hi, I'm new here and desperate for some answers. Friday my gynocologist
>>>said she thought I have endometriosis, and gave me two choices. I can
>>>either start with the laparoscopy, and be assured that it is indeed
>>>endo, and possibly have some of it scraped and cautherized. Or, I can
>>>start taking the Depo-Lupron shot and be foreced into false menopause. I
>>>have heard more negative than positive opinions about the shot, and it
>>>makes me nervous. I am in a new, wonderful relationship with a great
>>>guy, and although he supports me if that is what I have to do, I am
>>>worried it will affect our sex life. But putting that aside, does
>>>anyone have any opinions/suggestions on what I should do? I know this is
>>>a decision that I alone have to make, but I sure could use some advice.
>>>Thank you so much in advance. PS.....I've never had surgery, and it all
>>>scares me to death. Has anyone had any bad experiences with the Lap?
>>>
>>>--
>>>Carolyn
>>>
>--
>Carolyn
>
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