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Re: newly diagnosed!!From: anonymous@obgyn.netFri Nov 26 11:01:29 2004
At Mon, 22 Nov 2004, Krista wrote: > >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: >> >>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 >>>
-- I had the laproscopic surgey last year in October(of course stage 4 endo) and I was put on the menopause inducing hormone for 6 months(doc said I needed time to heal). I had no symptoms throughout the 6 months. No depression, PMS, head aches, no periods, it was great. I did take an estrogen pill each day though. After the 6 months was up I started having terrible hot flashes & my doc told me I needed to up my estrogen intake and I continued that for about a month. I was given another pill that made me start my cycle & ever since then I've been regular. I then went back to taking clomid and having the IUI done. I had 1 egg each month and w/no luck haven't gotten pregnant, so I told the doc I need the next step, so now I've takin 8 days of the gonal-f injection & my ultrasound showed I have 6 eggs that were mature enough. I had the IUI done just a few days ago & my fingers are crossed. I hope this gives you some hope.
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