Re: Could Endo be back so soon?
From: anonymous (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue Aug 26 17:21:17 2008
Most ob-gyn's know next to nothing about endo.
In one year, they could learn a ton - but I guess it's too much trouble
when they can claim Lupron works.
LOL
At Tue, 26 Aug 2008, s wrote:
>
>In my case the endometriosis was so severe (plus having 3 pedulous
>fibroids) that surgery was not an option but a necessity. Since I met
>with my doctor 2 times to discuss the surgery, I knew he would be using
>absorbable adhesion barriers where necessary. There is a lot of
>evidence that these greatly reduce the incidence of post opertive scar
>tissue. Although not a guarantee, I made sure I got ALL of the
>information and then I weighed all the risks associated with the surgery
>to make an informed decision. In my case i chose a doctor who was
>like-minded in stopping my pain and doing what he could to preserve my
>fertility. Time will tell there. But as far as pain, so far so good.
>
>This is all besides the point. The bottom line is regardless of whether
>a person has a long history with endometriosis or has been recently
>diagnosed, it is absolutely key to learn all you can about this disease,
>then see a specialist you trust. There are far too many gyno doctors
>who are not as informed about this disease as well as they should be.
>Whether you're told you need surgery or another treatment it is so
>important to get a second opinion to help ensure you get the most
>effective treatment for you.
>
>s
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