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Re: ENDOMETRIOSIS: Could I have endo?
From: lc28 (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 2 Jul 2007 08:06:23 -0500 (CDT)
Thanks Robin. That definitely makes me feel better. I started the Yas
yesterday and have no side effects so far. I know a couple other girls
that it has helped when treating painful cramps, so I am hoping for the
best. I asked my mom if the endo could have started early, since my
periods have always been painful - just not as much as now, and maybe
that is why I had the ectopic... but since I was so young, she thinks
it is unlikely... who knows?
At Sat, 30 Jun 2007, Robin wrote:
>
>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:
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>>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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