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Re: Coping with Endometriosis
From: Alicia (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Mar 16 16:44:17 2006
Thanks for talking to me about this. I have another appointment March
27, which is not far away. I didn't have any symptoms either, just a
little sore when I had my pap smear. I am afraid if I wait I will be
infertile. Dealing with this is so depressing, this is really all I
think or talk about anymore. I just thought if I had a baby(if I can)
and then had a hysterectomy, that would be best.
At Thu, 16 Mar 2006, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
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>Hi Alica,
>You might want to think about a second opinion. Not sure how painful
>your endo is on a daily basis (I had absolutely no symptoms, except
>infertility)but I do not belive pregnancy will cure your endo and I
>can't imagine having baby if you are not ready. I was on Lupon and had
>no side effects (Dr. prescribed the birth control, NuvaRing while on
>Lupron and it completely alleviated any side effects). I hear that the
>best time to conceive is after a lap or lap + Lupron but there are
>options out there for you. Maybe birth control or continuous birth
>control can slow down the growth for a few years until you are ready for
>a family. Best of luck, Meg
>
>At Thu, 16 Mar 2006, Alicia wrote:
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>>I was diagnosed with endometriosis about 2 months ago. I had
>>laparoscopy. While he was operating he found quite a bit of endometrial
>>tissue. He gave me the choices of gettin pregnant, hysterectomy, and
>>Lupron Depot(which is a GnRH drug). I have heard alot of things about
>>the hormones such as the side effects and so I am struggling with this
>>decision. My boyfriend and I have been together for 3 years but are not
>>financially able to have kids right now, but I definately want kids. I
>>am 20 years old and couldn't imagine my life without atleast one kid, so
>>that is a definite no for the hysterectomy. My mother and his mother
>>would help us financially if we decide to have a baby, but this means I
>>cannot complete college. So somebody please help me. This is the
>>hardest decision I have ever been left up to. So anyone with any
>>information, Please Help. Thanks
>>
>>--
>>Alicia Parton
>>
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Alicia
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