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Re: Depo-Provera responseFrom: anonymous@obgyn.netSat Mar 29 16:07:16 2003
At Sat, 29 Mar 2003, anonymous wrote: > >At Fri, 28 Mar 2003, Shari wrote: >> >>Hi all again, >>thanks for the responses. I am confused. My ob said I will not have a >>cycle and won't bleed-is supressees--but you all say you bleed >>continuously. I do not understand. I guess I will have to call her and >>ask her..thanks again >> >>-- >>ShaRiann J >> Hi all involved with Endo I have suffered with endo for 22 years & had over 30 operations including a total hysterectomy and would like to share some information in this discussion in the hope that it may be of help. 1, there is no absolute cure to this disease. All medical offerings are a chance that it may help therefore consider any radical surgery carefully. Also remember the earlier endo is found carefully consider surgery - the more surgery the increased number of adhesions to deal with which will cause problems in their own right. 2, listen to your own body even if your doctor doe not. There is no dishonour in obtaining a second or third opinion, remember doctors consult with each other all the time to obtain more information why shouldn't you. 3, every drug responds to individuals differently, just the same as each woman's periods & menopause if different, therfore ask the doctor of each possible side effect or your local chemist and make an informed decision on what to take. Example why depro is given to stop periods in some cases it has been known to do the opposite - therefore consider taking an injection that will last three or more months as opposed to a tablet which you can stop taking immediately and lesson the side effects. 4, in heavy bleeding cases request your doctor conduct tests for bleeding disorders. After my 13th Operation it was found I had Von Willebrands disease which causes things such as blood noses and heavy periods - ensure that this is not an extra issue you are facing 5, if after an operation the pain seems to continue request that a MRI is conducted. After my hysterectomy it was found that I also had Adenomyosis (endo growing in the Uterus Wall). Now doctors may state that this only affects older women - I was 30 years old - one sign in particular is lower back ache - however which way you look at in elimination can at least let you become more informed. 6, understand that just like pregnency a hysterectomy may not be the total answer therefore prior to this decision condsider the loss of your ovaries that will place you into menopause. I have had operations since having a radical hysterectomy (removal of everything) and have had operations since as well as menopausal symptoms to deal with 7, understand that if any ovarian tissue is left behind however small that further issues can occur Lastly ultimately you are the best judge of your own body. You should aim to feel the healthiest you can in order to fight the pain of endo. I found by going to a naturapath at the same time as undergoing main stream medical processes at least built my health in other areas helping to fight the pain.
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