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Re: newly diagnosed!!
From: Krista (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Nov 22 18:21:45 2004
My doctor and I are discussing putting me on menopause inducting
medication. I'm 24 and had a laparoscopy for endometriosis and ovarian
cysts in August of this year. What types of these medications are
there? What are the side effects? Can I still have children when I go
off them? Are there any long-term effects to my body (i.e. cancers)?
At Sun, 16 Jan 2000, Robert wrote:
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>Fiona:
>Welcome to the forum. You have found a place that can provide you with lots
>of love, support, friendship and hopefully many answers to your questions.
>I have dealt with endo on and off for the last 19 years. I ended up having
>a hysterectomy at the age of 25 (with no children) and wish I'd delayed that
>decision. Anyhow, the menopause inducing medications are commonly used for
>endo and some women get excellent results from it. There can be many side
>effects so you will want to do plenty of research into the specific drug
>before agreeing to treatment. I have used them in the past and they did
>stop my pain but did nothing to control the growth of the disease. These
>types of medications are in much controversy and will be a decision that
>only you can make. I had my first round at the age of 22 and endured hot
>flashes, night sweats, mood swings and depression. For the depression I
>took an anti-depressant and the other symptoms I just learned to endure. It
>does take some time for the drugs to wear off but the majority of women are
>able to reverse the menopause by simply going off the drug. Hope you are
>recovering from surgery and are getting plenty of rest. Take care and again
>welcome to the forum.
>Leah S.
>bobsmountain@compaq.net
>Rancho Cordova, CA, USA
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: Fiona <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>To: Multiple recipients of list ENDO <anonymous@obgyn.net>
>Date: Saturday, January 15, 2000 12:53 PM
>Subject: newly diagnosed!!
>
>>Hello everybody,
>>Well I had my laparoscopy last Thursday and was told that I had endo.
>>It has been suggested to me that I should have the menopause induced....my
>>concern is that it sounds quite drastic and I'm only 20 years old in the
>>middle of studying medicine.
>>I haven't found much out yet and was wondering if anybody could give me
>some
>>information. Is it really revesible and will I be able to have children??
>>Do you go through all the hot-flushes etc......?
>>Thank you in advance to those who reply to my question I hope you are all
>>having a good day.
>>Best Wishes......Fiona, London UK
>>
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