ENDO Messages for March, 2005: Re: Endometreosis

Re: Endometreosis

From: Shannon (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Mar 31 22:19:14 2005

Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ]
Next message: Shannon: "Re: Back from post op follow-up -- PLEASE HELP"
Previous message: Dawn: "Endometreosis"
In reply to: Dawn: "Endometreosis"

At Thu, 31 Mar 2005, Dawn wrote: >
>Hi. I am 28 years old. My husband and I have been trying to have a
>child to no avail for 3 years now. I have always had heavy, painful
>periods. For the last year, it has been impossible for me to have
>sexual intercourse. The pain is so severe. I recently had a
>laparoscopy. I was diagnosed with endometriosis. I also have cysts on
>my tubes and ovaries. The endometriosis is on my bladder, bowels, and
>stomach. My doctor has been wonderful with information for me, but he
>has now left the decision in my hands. I can have a complete
>hystorectomy and they can remove the endometriosis from the rest of the
>body, or I can try injections. He basically doesn't feel that a
>hysterectomy is such a great choice for me, because of my age. He told
>me and my husband though that the chances of ever conceiving a child are
>not possible. I have come to face that and seem ok with it for now. But
>I do want to make the correct medical decision for me. I would love to
>hear from anyone who has gone through this and has tried the injections
>or has had a hysterectomy. Thanks.
>
>--
>Dawn

All the injections do is subside the pain temporarily. I have had 2 lupron injections and they give you incredibly miserable side effects-at least they have for me. The injections just shrink the endo., but as soon as you stop them (the FDA only approves them for 6 months due to bone loss), you get the pain back. With the injections you can get hair loss, high/low blood pressure, severe headaches, hot and cold flashes, depression, anxiety, gain weight, etc. Why can't you doctor do an excision? That is where the doctor goes in and just cuts the endo. out of the organs it is on. That has a better success rate of over coming the endo. I am having that done in May. I would not have a hysterectomy b/c even if he does that, you can still have the endo. My aunt has it really bad and even though they did a hysto. she stills has a lot of the same problems and pain. I don't know anything about cysts on female organs, but I would not give up total hope of being able to have a child. Does your doctor specialize in endo.? Has he given you his idea of what you should have done or is he just simply asking you? He should know what the best action is. If he doesn't I would see a different doctor. If they get rid of the cysts and the doctor can properly do the excisions, you should not have to get a hysto. and could possibly have children. Please go to this web site for further information... (this is the place that I have decided to go to) http://www.centerforendo.com I hope this helps some what. Let us know how you are doing. Take Care!! :O) >

Next message: Shannon: "Re: Back from post op follow-up -- PLEASE HELP"
Previous message: Dawn: "Endometreosis"
In reply to: Dawn: "Endometreosis"

Women's Insurance Checklist from Auto Insurance Quote

use when must restrict search to only the endometriosis forum...
Enter search keywords:
	Returns per screen: Require all keywords: