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Re: Starting Prostap Injections in a couple of weeks and I'm confused!!

From: Anne (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Jul 24 14:05:37 2003


At Sat, 23 Mar 2002, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>At Sun, 20 Jan 2002, susie wrote:
>>
>>Hiya everyone,
>>
>>I have recently had Endo diagnosed after a Lap to find out why I wasnt
>>getting pregnant (I had an ectopic years ago so I only have one useful
>>fallopian tube).
>>
>>I had good and bad news from the lap - good in that my remaining tube is
>>clear - bad because I have quite bad Endo.
>>
>>I have just had the prescription to start Prostap injections when I have
>>my next period in a couple of weeks and I have really mixed feelings
>>about it.
>>
>>I am 37 this year so stopping my periods for six months is a big thing
>>for me. I am quite looking forward to having six months (or more)
>>without pain and feel that I could benefit from feeling "normal" for a
>>while, you know get healthy and fit.
>>
>>BUT what if my periods dont come back. The Dr said that the Prostap
>>treatment wont guarantee that I will get pregnant.
>>
>>I keep wondering whether I should take my chances and not have the
>>injections - at least that way we could still try for a baby.
>>
>>But then I change my mind and feel that I should take the Prostap
>>treatment and hope that I get pregnant with less Endo and a more
>>positive attitude in six months time.
>>
>>I'm so confused. I am torn between wanting to get the Endo treated and
>>wanting to have a baby. The treatment means we cant try for a baby for
>>at least six months.
>>
>>Is anyone else in a similar position. I wish I was ten years younger!!
>>
>>--
>>Susie
>
>hi susie,
>i am very sorry for the dilema you are on at the moment, hope all work
>out well for you.
>
>ý was diagnised with endo 7 years ago, after having 2 laparoscopies and
>been on many different drug treatmant now i am having Lucrin injections
>(same as Prostap) done every 28 days i also take 2.5 mg ostregen hormon
>tablets everyday to stop bleeding for the last 7 monts. It seems to
>work, i have no pain what so ever. All i want to say is this injections
>did suppress my ovalation and gave me a bit of time to calm down and
>relax. But again it doesn't work for everyone.
>
>i am 35 and i really understand that the time running out! At least you
>have a partner, i don't.
>
>so honey what ever you decide to do good luck and be positive, the most
>important thing is not to get too stressed about it, at the end of the
>day 6 months aren't such a long time considering the good which might
>come out after the treatment.
>
>take care
>love
>eser xxxx
>>

Hi! This is some time after your original message Susie, but I am now in the situation you were/are in. Laparoscopy today to investigate infertility of +5yrs revealed significany endo. Due to start prostap injections in approx 2 weeks along with Livial (HRT). All I want is a baby! Would welcome any info or advice you can give. Hope you are well . Take care, Anne x




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