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Re: Endometriosis From: Linda (anonymous@obgyn.net) Wed, 6 Feb 2002 08:07:34 -0600 (CST) Messages sorted by: [ date ][ thread ][ subject ][ author ] Next message: Tangelo: "Re: Hot flashes.....sweating for no apparant reason,adversion to heat..." Previous message: Susan: "mention in PEOPLE" At Wed, 23 Jan 2002, Sonnet wrote: > >You may want to try posting this to the Endometrium forum to see what >they say. > >At Mon, 21 Jan 2002, Louise wrote: >> >>Hi everybody, just wanted to ask a few questions regarding endometriosis >>and my symptoms. >>I have had two very large ovarian cysts and have had an ovary removed. >>For approx 6 months have been having cramping pains really low down (by >>the scar from having my ovary removed). I get this pain after sex and >>when I before bowel movements (sorry!!) I have had loads of diorrehea >>also. The cramps are really bad, I cant walk, they make me feel sick, >>and go all the way round to my back on both sides. >>I have only had one period in my life (am 21)which lasted 2 weeks about >>18 months ago. The reason that I am confused is that not long ago I had >>an internal ultrasound of my ovary to check that I havent got another >>cyst on that one. I didnt, but it did show PCOS Symptoms. >>Last thing is that my grandmother had cancer of the uterus in her life >>which is worrying, but I dont have the irregular bleeding which is >>symptomatic of cancer so am not worried about that. >>Is it possible that I have endometriosis, if so should I see my G.P as >>my appt with my gynae isn't till April. > >-- >Email always welcome: sonnet@pcosupport.org > Sonnet, I would reschedule the gyno appointment for an earlier one if possible. You sound like you are describing symptoms of endometriosis not those of PCOS. Perhaps the types of cysts you have are endometriomas. I have PCOS and endometriosis but my endo is not at an advanced stage. My sister, however, has a very advanced stage of endo. She has had cramping, bowel pain, etc., due to the large cysts that formed on her ovaries that attached themselves also to her uterus and bowels. The latest cyst also presses on her bladder causing discomfort. Another component of advanced endo is adhesions which is scar tissue that created a weblike binding that causes a lot of pain. Medication such as Danazol can help get rid of the scar tissue but may not shrink the endometriomas (cysts). My sister is now scheduling her hysterectomy because her doctors had originally dismissed her symptoms. I am not mentioning this to scare you but to hopefully get you to have your symptoms addressed. Also, at the time that you had your surgery, you doctor should have been able to diagnos PCOS I believe. I had a laparoscopy in June and my doc was able to diagnos both PCOS and endo. Good luck and take care. Next message: Tangelo: "Re: Hot flashes.....sweating for no apparant reason,adversion to heat..." Previous message: Susan: "mention in PEOPLE"

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