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Re: newly diagnosed!!
From: Amalia (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Nov 22 20:20:06 2004
Did the doctor mention Lupron, this drug places you in a menopause
state.
You may want to ask your doctor specifically what medication, look at
all your options, do your research, yes there are side effects in any
medication taken, you will hear positive and negative about drugs etc
however you will need to decided what you think is best for you. I have
had 4 surgeries and refuse treatment options, drugs etc. I weigh the
short term relief to long term risk effects and found it is not worth
subjecting myself to chemicals.
You really need to do your research and ask your doctor alot of
questions!
Wish you luck....
At Mon, 22 Nov 2004, Krista wrote:
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>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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