YOUNG-WOMEN Messages for June, 2001: Re: Depo-Lupron

Re: Depo-Lupron

From: Robin (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Tue, 12 Jun 2001 12:10:04 -0500 (CDT)

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Hi Elizabeth,

I'm sorry to hear of your suffering. I can relate.

Lupron is a stop gap measure. It may help while you are on it, but it is not a cure for anything. Why do they want you on it? It is not a good idea if they are looking for Endo to have you on Lupron and then operate. If there is Endo, it will shrink it to the point of not being visible.

If your Dr. does another lap, ask that he biopsy different areas...including any adhesions s/he finds.

Best of luck! Robin

At Tue, 12 Jun 2001, Elizabeth wrote: >
>I am aware of most of the side effects, and the great things that it
>does. However, I have been in and out of the hospital with extreme
>pain. I have never actually been diagnosed with endometriosis but, I
>have already had a tube and ovary removed. I have had about three
>laporoscopy's due to pelvic pain, and the only physical finding's are
>incurable infection, and adhesions. I have also been on long term
>antibiotics for this. I have recently had a miscarriage, and because my
>quant level has returned to normal I have not had a D & C. This past
>weekend I was hospitalized and put on Delotid q4h prn. I was instructed
>by the OB/GYN on call that another laporoscopy should be done. I then
>went to my normal OB/GYN, and he wants to try the Lupron for three
>months before doing surgery. I am 21 years old and already have one
>child. I am so tired of living every day in pain that I am willing to
>give up my other ovary and tube. My physician, however, is reluctant.
>Will this medication help? Or, am I just being pushed off because of my
>age? I just don't know if I am going to be living at the hospital as
>much as I am at home due to pain. I just want to take care of the
>problem once and for all! Is this too much to ask of my doctor? I am
>trying so hard to understand where he is coming from, but I don't think
>he realizes that this is affecting every aspect of my life! My job, my
>little girl, my personal life, my emotions, When is it time to say
>"ENOUGH IS ENOUGH"?

-- ~Robin~

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