ENDO Messages for March, 2006: Re: Coping with Endometriosis

Re: Coping with Endometriosis

From: Alyson (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Thu Mar 16 17:58:45 2006

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Alicia, I would start off by getting a second opinion. There are alot of ways to manage endometriosis other than Lupron, pregnancy, and/or hysterectomy. It really sticks in my craw to hear a doctor tell a newly diagnosed patient that those are the only options. You may have to spend some time and try different things, but there are alot of options to work through. Lupron is certainly an option, but you should really research the drug (and any other) before deciding to take it. Lupron, Danazol, etc. are powerful drugs that can work very well, but also have a potential for serious side effects. I always like to pass along this web site because I think it is very comprehensive in explaining endo and briefly laying out different treatment options. It would be really good if you can find a doctor who is more educated about endo and willing to explore different options with you. Here's the site: http://www.morehead.org/wellconnected/000074.htm

Here is another site with a list of doctors that you can check for one in your area. http://www.geocities.com/endovictims/endodocs.html

Good luck to you, Alyson

At Thu, 16 Mar 2006, Alicia wrote: >
>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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