ENDO Messages for October, 2005: Re: Pregnancy with endo, fibroids possible?

Re: Pregnancy with endo, fibroids possible?

From: cindy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon Oct 31 08:48:24 2005

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At Sun, 30 Oct 2005, Sharon wrote: >
>Im new to all of this so I have alot of questions.
>
>I was diagnosed with endo last year, and progressively got worse to the
>point I could barely walk from pain on my right side and down my right
>leg. I had an ultra sound and they found a ovarion cyst (6cm) on my
>right ovary it was suspicious for cancer so I had lap surgery 2.5 weeks
>ago. They removed the endo, found 5 fibroids (not a cyst), and said I
>may also have adenomyosis (spelling?)They couldn't take the fibroids
>until they talked to me about the risks involved (blood loss) or damage
>to my uterus.
>
>My question is, my husband and I were just married in Jan of this year
>and were wanting to start a family, now we're scared about all the
>consequences of all that was found. My surgeon is very vague and said
>we should try but there are alot of things to factor in. I know its not
>looking good because of the endo alone, but now I have fibroids and
>adenomyosis...has anyone had a successful pregnancy with all of this
>factors involved?
>
>Thanks for lending an ear....
>
>--
>-Sharon
>

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I was diagnosed with endo 8 years ago. I also have fibroids. My endo is severe.
I had 1 child when I was diagnosed and dr did not know how I had managed to
become pregnant. I was told I would never fall pregnant by myself again.
I proved them wrong. However there was alot of pain and sadness involved. I have
fallen pregnant 4 times since than. And have 1 beautiful baby boy (19mnths).
It took 2 years to fall pregnant after diagnosis. This pregnancy ended at 17 weeks.
I cannot tell you the reasoning, they suspect was chromosome problem. The next
pregnancy was a miscarriage. Than had my 5th laporoscopy and round of Lupron. Than
managed to fall pregnant with my son. Was born perfectly.
I fell pregnant August and this time the pregnancy was in the tubes. With endo
you are at an increased risk because of the scarring. When they did the ultrasound
to check for the fetus, none was found. I had a 6cm cyst on my left ovary.
I was given Methatrixate to miscarry. Therefore I dod not lose my fallopian
tube.
Because of the fibroids and endo I experienced placenta praevia (low lying placenta)
with each pregnancy. This is very scary. My first son was born at 33 wks, by c-section,
however my second son I managed to deliver via c-section at 38 weeks.
This may not be good news. But hope will help. The 2 children I have are a blessing and
miracles at my dr's refer to them. However the miscarriages are heartbreaking.
I cannot help about the adenomyosis though.
You should try and consult with a fertility specialist. They deal with all levels
of fertility problems. They could tell you if your tubes are blocked from the
endo. And more about your fibroids (mine are in my uterus and prevented the placenta
from implanting at the top of my uterus).
Good luck, and best wishes.

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