ENDO Messages for November, 2003: Re: Endo and depression??

Re: Endo and depression??

From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri Nov 14 05:58:49 2003

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Erin, I don't have much of a sex drive either, but I do have pain with sex so I think a lot of my problem is a mental block. I think depression could also be a cause. I have always been kind of moody but found that I was getting very depressed with no interest in anything, lots of crying, loss of sleep and concentration. I have been taking an anti-depressant now since Feb. (Lexapro) and feel like a new person. I personally believe that my endo has been the cause of my depression. It is a disease that plays lots of mental games, not to mention trying to live with all the physical limitations on a daily basis. My sex drive actually is a little better now that I am on the meds, but I still have issues due to pain. I would suggest talking to your ob/gyn or family doctor. As soon as I explained how I was feeling to my Doc, she immediately told me I was suffering from mild depression and it was not uncommon, especially in women. Feel free to email me direct if you want a shoulder or someone to talk to about it. Loss of sex drive can cause a lot of strain in a relationship. My hubby and I just had a knock-down drag out this week due to sexual tension! All is well now, but it is definitely causing some tension in my marriage. Thankfully my hubby is supportive and understanding, but even he has his limits! I find that my lack of sex drive makes me feel like a bad wife, which makes me even more depressed. Just a vicious cycle!

Good luck and lots of hugs! Amy Meyer

At Sat, 8 Nov 2003, Erin wrote: >
>Hi all,
>
>I have posted to this forum before regarding lack of sex drive. I have
>had endo for 3 years (dx with stage 4). After a couple of surgeries,
>and failed IUI, we are waiting for my husband to get on full time at his
>work (they pay for IVF). I have not felt normal re: sex drive since I
>was diagnosed. Since then I have been on several different meds which
>could have acconted for my problem (Lupron, cont. BCP) However, now I
>am off all meds, and I still have NO drive.
>
>I really don't have pain with sex. I am just not interested. Sometimes
>I don't even want to be touched. I love my husband more than anything.
>I just don't know what's wrong with me. Sometimes I feel so worthless
>as a wife.
>
>I am thinking now that maybe this is all mental. Could I be depressed??
>I thought I was dealing with the diagnosis extremely well. Now I am
>just thinking that I have supressed alot of things, and this is how it
>is manifesting itself.
>
>Any of you that have delt with similar situations, I would love to hear
>your advice! I am at the point now that I just want a hyst and feel
>normal again!!
>
>Thanks!! Erin
>
>--
>Stage 4 endo dx 2/01 - Laps in 2/01 and 2/02
>IUI x 3 (failed)
>Awaiting insurance covering IVF
>

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