ENDO Messages for September, 2003: Re: 20 years old with possible endometriosis

Re: 20 years old with possible endometriosis

From: Denise (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Sep 30 22:25:25 2003

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I hope the specialist was able to help you. I am reading your post Tuesday.

Yes, you are NOT too young to have endo (my laparoscopy at age 19 found endo). And, yes, if your family has had it then you are probably predisposed to endo as well.

GYNs don't always keep up with the research on endo. An endo specialist is best, but they are hard to find. Check out http://www.centerforendo.com in Atlanta. These doctors are definite specialists and meticulous surgeons, not just "knowledgable" GYNs.

We are fortunate to find out at a young age that we have endo. My mother suffered into her late 30s before finding treatment. Research is continual for endo. Keep informed.

At Sat, 27 Sep 2003, Leslie wrote: >
>Hi I'm new to this forum, and just needed someone to talk to. I'm 20
>years old and have had really bad periods since the age of 14. I've
>been to several doctors over the years and all have told me just to take
>tylenol and deal with it. This past month has been the worst ever. I
>started my period on September 2, it ended on the 5th and the pain is
>still going on today. I've been to the Women's Clinic at Texas A&M
>University in which I attend, and they seem to think endo may be the
>problem. They referred me to an obgyn, which told me that I was too
>young to have endo, and that it does not run in families (my mom, aunt,
>and grandmothers on both sides of the family have been diagnosed). I
>have decided to get a second opinion, and will be going to Houston on
>monday to see Dr. Robert Franklin, a specialist in the field of pelvic
>pain, infertility, and endo. I don't know what to expect from the
>visit. I'm scared, and in pain constantly. Any words of encouragement?
>-Leslie-

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