ENDO Messages for May, 2002: Re: Gyno Appt.

Re: Gyno Appt.

From: Kayla (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri May 31 08:30:13 2002

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At Thu, 30 May 2002, Jenn wrote: >
>I am going to the gyno for the first time since recent laprascopy. I
>had to have emergency surgery after what I thought was my appendix...but
>turned out that it was a chocolate cyst. They had to take it, my left
>ovary and my left fallopian tube. I have had the pathology sent to my
>doctor. I have never been diagnosised with endo. My doctors never took
>the time. I'm just wondering about what possible options she will give
>me. It seems I have had servere endo for many years. The surgeon found
>a lot of damaged tissue. What are some initial perscriptions? I have
>heard of time frames for pregnancy and then being placed on some sort of
>pre-menopausal meds? Any answers would be greatly appreciated. Also
>what sort of questions should I ask? I am greatly worried about the
>other ovary...and my chances of later having children..as I am only 24
>years-old & unmarried. Thanks ladies. May god bless each and every one
>of you. love, Jenn :)

It's funny...that's kinda how I got started with the whole endo thing...I had two giagantic tumors on my ovaries...and when the pain didn't go away after the surgery...endo quickly came to mind to my doctors. There are several different treatments....Lupron, Syranel(I just started this today), surgical laparscopy, hysterectomy, pain clinics,etc. There are so many different ways out there...it all depends on the individual and how they will respond to the meds. With the lap, the damaged tissue, adhesiions, can be removed either w/ mini scissors or a lazor. Most cases, the lap is done and then you are placed on a GHg...agonist hormone treatment...which is the Lupron or Syranel. These suppress your estrogen, which is believed to cause the endo. These meds induce menopause symptoms while on them...hot flashes, mood swings, breast changes, weight gain, etc. Again, these meds effect every woman differently. Make sure that you discuss with your gyn all the possibilities and do some research on these treatments. Good luck!

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Kayla
**Just someone who cares, preparing for the medical field**

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