ENDO Messages for February, 2004: Re: BCP question if no pain

Re: BCP question if no pain

From: Sierra (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Feb 26 20:07:28 2004

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Hi Dawn,

I had similar side effects from BCP, and I tried many different kinds over the years. I am currently taking Yasmin and it has really helped a lot with my endo symptoms and does not make me feel crappy. The only time I get a little emotional is during the 4th week for the days before I get my period. There is also something about the Yasmin (different kind of progestin) that can reduce abdominal bloating and for me this has been great.

My Dr. said that as long as I am not experiencing pain and symptoms, my endo is not likely to be creating new scarring, and therefor not increasing my risk of infertility. Does anyone have feedback about this theory? I hope it's true! I have never been pregnant so am also scared about infertility.

At Wed, 25 Feb 2004, Dawn wrote: >
>Hi. I am amazed to find this site. I had no idea that there were so
>many people out there with endometriosis. I had a laparoscopy and was
>diagnosed with endo 9 years ago. I have been on birth control pills
>ever since but went off of them 6 months ago. I really don't want to be
>on them anymore due to side effects of depression and anxiety. I am
>concerned that the endo is coming back because I am not on the BCPs, but
>I don't have any pain except the occasional gastrointenstinal problems.
>My question is - am I risking re-growth of the endo by not being on the
>pill, or does the pill really just deal with the symptoms? I am
>terrified that I will become infertile, and I desperately want kids.
>Unfortunately, I have not met a man to have them with yet. Any advice
>would be appreciated. Thanks.

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Sierra

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