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Re: Could this be endometriosis??
From: Linda (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Fri Jun 30 12:46:47 2006
Hi Anonymous,
I'm glad you are taking control of your health, that is so important!
I'm sure everything will work out for you, and don't worry about the
tipped uterus. It's very common and people conceive anyway. Take care!
Linda
At Fri, 30 Jun 2006, Anonymous wrote:
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>At Fri, 30 Jun 2006, Linda wrote:
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>>Hi Anonymous,
>>
>>I was diagnosed with endo when I was 34, because I was trying to get
>>pregnant and couldn't. I'd had some mid cycle spotting, and some
>>tenderness on my right side, but that was it... plus always back pain
>>during my period. The only way to diagnose endo is through lap surgery.
>>Doctors can only speculate until then by your symptoms and of course
>>ultrasounds, ct scans, etc... Maybe you should talk to your doctor
>>about going on the pill until you are ready to have kids? I really wish
>>I would have done that, maybe I could have preserved my ovaries instead
>>of developing endo so bad that it hindered my fertility. It's good that
>>you are being proactive! Do whatever you need to do to preserve
>>fertility until you are ready. You'll have a better chance that way!
>>Best of luck, and please, let us know what happens.
>>Linda
>>
>>At Fri, 30 Jun 2006, Anonymous wrote:
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>>>I have had some issues for the past few months. I had been complaining
>>>of some low back pain, primarily on the left side No pelvic pain. I had
>>>been complaining of irregular periods and some heavy bleeding, but no
>>>other problems. I have never once had really bad menstrual cramps. I
>>>had a ultrasound( pelvic and transvaginal done) the only problem was a
>>>mild complex cyst-the cyst was on the right. On the follow up
>>>everything was fine and both ovaries were normal. The cyst went away I
>>>also had blood work done( ovarian, pituaritary, red blood cell)
>>>everything was fine except for the anemia,b ut with the follow-up it was
>>>ok.
>>>
>>>I am going back to my provider in a few weeks. I am very concerned
>>>about endometriosis, as I am in my mid 30's and would like to have a
>>>baby.
>>>
>>>Any input is appreciated.
>
>Hi Linda! Thanks for your input. I was on the pill,but it effected my
>blood pressure too much. I am on progesterone to regulate my periods.
>But, I am also concerned because I was told that my uterus is tipped( it
>was brought up in a pelvic exam), but it looks good on the ultrasounds.
>I am going to do everything I can to preserve my fertility. My provider
>knows that I want to have a baby.
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