Re: IUD for possible Endo?
From: Somer (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri May 14 12:52:18 2004
Amy,
This is just my opinion, but I would say to get a second opinion.
Especially if you are in pain and being told it is normal...pain is not
normal. And I have never heard that an IUD helps with painful periods.
IUDs can cause cramping even...
Like I said, I am not a doc, but if you were my friend, I would be
highly encouraging a second opinion...I go to a Reproductive
Endocrinologist because she has more experience with complicated cases.
Perhaps you should try that.
Good luck!
Somer
At Fri, 14 May 2004, Amy wrote:
>
>Hello everyone! I’m new to the group and I am so thankful to have found
>you!. I’m 31 and have never been diagnosed with endometriosis but after
>reading your post I think it’s possibly what I have. For the last 4-5
>years I have had severe pain associated with my periods. The pain has
>gotten progressively worse over the last couple years and lately has
>been unbearable (can’t walk, can’t sleep, nauseated, ect.). I recently
>saw my doctor for my yearly exam and for the umpteenth time with a smile
>I was told “Some women just have painful periods. You’re normal!” I
>don’t feel normal!! At my last visit (4 weeks ago) she switched my birth
>control from Aleese to the Ortho Evra patch. I actually had stopped
>taking the Aleese prior to my visit because it was making me sick (she
>said it was the Progesterone). The patch hasn’t been agreeing with my
>system but I know I need to give it some time. I called the office
>today to let them know the problems I was having with the patch and to
>also get a prescript refill for my pain meds. Even though I’m using the
>patch back to back now is the time when I would normally have my period
>and I have the same unbelievable pain……maybe even worse. They told me
>to give the patch some time to work (which I knew they would) but also
>suggested that if the patch doesn’t work she could put in an IUD. Has
>anyone else had this advice? Did it work? I had a tubal ligation in 1998
>so I only take BC to help control the pain. Any advice would be
>appreciated! Thanks!
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