ENDO Messages for September, 2003: Re: Starting Prostap Injections in a couple of weeks and I'm confused!!

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

From: donna (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Sep 30 12:26:32 2003

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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
>

-- i have recently finished a 6 month course on prostap injections i am 29 and have endrometriosis for years i have had tummy problems and i was aprehensive about the jabs but im glad i had them im in remition at the moment and ive just had a period 2 months after stopping injectons i was worried it could take ages to get back to normal but it hasnt.

its a waiting game now but the bottom line for me is a hystorectomy and im so young, its very frightening. donna

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