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Re: Depo Lupron or Laparascopy??? young and confused
From: Alyson (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Oct 18 15:06:56 2005
Vicky,
I know it sounds weird, but I agree that Lupron is an awefully big step
to take without knowing for sure what you are actually treating. Surgery
is a big deal, but unfortunately necessary to confirm the presence of
endo. If your doctor does the lap and finds endo, that would be a good
time to discuss Lupron and other options. I've never tried Lupron but
many women on this site have. Some have had great experiences and some
have had terrible experiences. Trying Lupron and other meds really
comes down to educating yourself as much as possible about potential
side effects and making a decision about what you are comfortable with.
Val posted a site not long ago that I found extremely helpful. It
explains everything about endo including different meds used for
treatment. It may really help you determine if there is another option
you want to ask your doctor about. Also, don't be afraid to seek a
second opinion before having surgery, and be sure you trust your doctor
and think he's the best guy for the job.
Here's the web link to that site:
http://www.morehead.org/wellconnected/000074.htm
Good luck,
Alyson
At Tue, 18 Oct 2005, Tammy wrote:
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>Hi Vicky,
>
>I would also get the lap done first, find out what is all there. I
>personaly would rather treat the problem then the symtoms. Another word
>when you know you have endo and it is removed then they can use
>treatment methods based on what is wrong with you. I don't regrete any
>of my laps. I would also get that cyst drained or removed and insist
>that the fluid be tested(cancer). Accordingy to many Drs us youngins
>don't get these types of cancers. Becuase of this "Theory" most doctors
>wont test. I didn't even know this and my docter wouldn't have sent the
>fluid in if my Grandmother hadn't died of Ovarian cancer 3 months
>prior(Died the same day my Daughter was born) and I didn't have
>endo(which increases your chances of developing this type of cancer) I
>hope this helps
>
>>At Mon, 17 Oct 2005, Vicky wrote:
>>>Hi everyone. I posted on here a few months ago about my fear of
>>>endometriosis. Ive gotten terrible menstrual cramps since I began my
>>>period at 13. I am now 19 and could no longer take the pain and
>>>nauseau. Ive seen several doctors and have tried everything, or what
>>>seems like everything. Regular birth control did nothing for me, and
>>>the kind that made me skip periods was ineffective as well. I also have
>>>a cyst on my left ovary which keeps getting larger and larger. My
>>>doctor is now concerned that i have endo because of this cyst ( he was
>>>so skeptical before, because he had never seen it so young). He would
>>>rather not do the laparascopy on a 19 yr old and suggested Lupron. Ive
>>>heard so many horror stories about this drug and dont want to hit
>>>menopause from it at such a young age. He said its up to me if i have
>>>the surgery or not...im so nervous about it but the cyst and cramping is
>>>getting more painful. Im jus fearful that they will go through with the
>>>laparascopy and find no endo and it will all be a waste of time. I know
>>>some of you are experiencd with every time of possible treatment and I
>>>would be so greatful for your help. What are your experiences with
>>>Lupron?
>>>
>>>Thanks so much!!!
>>>Vicky
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