Re: suspecting endometriosis
From: Candace (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat Apr 26 02:22:45 2008
I would suggest calling his office, and leaving a message with the nurse
for him to consider the symptoms. It's very common for people to forget
things when going to their doctors. Just tell the nurse what has been
going on, that you were in not too long ago, and that you would like the
doctor to put this in with his thoughts on how to begin treatment.
If you are concerned that it is endometriosis, then I would suggest
talking to him about a lap that way you can know for sure if that is
what it is and get the proper treatment to hopefully help you conceive.
At Thu, 24 Apr 2008, TNJen wrote:
>
>I am 35 and my husband and I have been trying to concieve for about four
>months. Since December 2006 I have experienced spotting for 5-7 days
>before my period begins. Although I've always had pretty intense cramps
>since I was a teenager, I also noticed that they've gotten more intense,
>and I also have lower back pain into my legs that is usually present
>during ovulation time, spotting, and my period. My cramps and back pain
>have gotten so bad on the first day of my period that I am pretty loaded
>up with Advil and many times have to stay in bed. My cycle has also
>gone from a consistent 27 days to anywhere from 22-25 days, generally
>around 24 or 25.
>
>I saw a new obgyn last week and he would like us to start fertility
>testing because of my age and these changes in my cycle. He suspects
>possible luteinized unruptured follicle syndrome. We did not discuss
>the possibility of endometriosis but in doing some research and
>reflecting, I am wondering if this might be likely and wondered if
>anyone has any advice or thoughts to share on that. Honestly, I was a
>little overwhelmed by our conversation about fertility testing and did
>not mention the increased intensity of cramps or the back pain.
>
>Thanks!
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Candace
Wishing for pain free days for all!
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