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Re: IUD for possible Endo?
From: Amy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri May 14 13:16:28 2004
Thanks Somer! I've been thinking about getting a second opinion and have
been researching my options (what brought me to this site) but just
haven't been responsible enough to actually search for a new doc. I
will start search for one today though.
Thanks for your opinion!
Amy
At Fri, 14 May 2004, Somer wrote:
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>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:
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>>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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