WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for July, 2001: Re: what are reasons to get an endo diagnosis

Re: what are reasons to get an endo diagnosis

From: William McIntosh, MD (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 31 Jul 2001 15:50:24 -0500 (CDT)

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At Tue, 31 Jul 2001, nyc wrote: >
>I think I have endometriosis as I have all the symptoms. We are going
>to try to get pregnant now. My doctor suggested see if we conceive
>first and if not in 6 months,she will do lap. I have heard through
>other people not to wait for the lap,and to do it now and to get
>diagnosis first.My question is why? If there is really no cure for endo
>why would it hurt to wait and see if we get pregnant? I think I have had
>this for years.Besides delaying getting pregnant are there any other
>risks of not getting an 'official diagnosis'? If I do get pregnant with
>endo am I a high risk pregnancy and more likely to have problems during
>pregnancy or miscarriage so it's best for doctor to know ahead of time?

There is no need to get an "official diagnosis" unless you are planning treatment. Since the quest for pregnancy precludes the treatments, there is no need to wait. Go for it. If you don't conceive, then you might want to proceed with the lap for diagnosis. Endo is suppressed by pregnancy, and does not play a role after conception.

-- William D. McIntosh, MD, FACOG

This is for educational purposes only, and is not a substitute for consultation and examination by a licensed medical professional.

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