Re: ENDOMETRIOSIS: Could I have endo?
From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 30 Jun 2007 21:44:05 -0500 (CDT)
The way they diagnose Endo is via surgery....laparoscopy. It is the
only definite way to diagnose. Ultrasound will not show endo lesions,
CT Scan will not, nor will MRI's.
So, if you can try taking oral contraceptive pills (OCPs), that may be
one way to go for now.
The good news here is you were able to become pregnant, so you know that
your tubes are pretty clear.
Should you decide to go forward with surgery to diagnose endo, make sure
you see someone that knows about the disease and treats it on a regular
basis. Regular OB/GYNs know about the disease, but can yours treat it
fully? If you visit the Endo Forum on OBGYN.net or go to Yahoo Groups
and register for the ERC Forum (Endometriosis Research Center), you can
get recommendations for Endo Specialsts.
At Thu, 28 Jun 2007, lc28 wrote:
>
>I had an ectopic about 6.5 years ago. I was 6 weeks along and didn't
>know (I had been spotting which I thought my was period). When I tested
>positive for preg at Planned Parenthood, they gave me an ectopic sheet.
>Two days later I was feeling pain and went to the emergency room. I had
>to have emergency surgery where they were able to repair the right tube
>but it had some damage. My mother says she remembers them saying preg
>is still a possibility for me on that side... I am not sure. I had
>blood pooling in my stomach it was so bad.
>
>In the last few years my periods have been more painful on the first day
>or two, especially coming from the right side every other month. If I
>do not head the pain off with 600-800 mg Ibuprofen, the pain is almost
>unbearable. I want to faint or vomit. The left side is much less
>painful. On the months when it is from my right, light aching on the
>right side continues for almost two weeks after the first day of my
>mense. My bleeding has gotten longer and heavier in the last couple
>years too.
>
>I told my MD that I am concerned about endo - she thinks it is a valid
>concern... but suggested no further testing at this time. She
>suggested the pill Yas to see if it helps. I am not sure I should take
>Yas (I made another post about this) since I have been diagnosed with
>high risk HPV, but not high grade lesions.
>
>What should I do? Should I be tested for endo? I am 25 and definitely
>want children in a few years.
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