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Post by angelidimusica on Apr 28, 2011 5:42:42 GMT -5
Where would I find a specialist? What is a specialist in endo even called?
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Post by pretty on Apr 28, 2011 12:49:43 GMT -5
Since you're so new I'm copying this one page... (instead of just giving you the link) I want to share a couple places where I've found endo surgeons and see if anyone else has tips for this. I know the hardest part of finding out you have endo is deciding how to get it out! One place I've gone to look is www.davincisurgery.com/gynecology/and at the bottom of that page is the surgeon locator: www.davincisurgery.com/surgeon-locatorI had excision surgery using the davinci robot, and it was great. I found my surgeon online after searching a LOT, but then found this site after talking with her office. A lot of endo doctors who are using modern excision methods are also training on or using the da vinci robot. The above link should take you to the page where you can locate doctors using this awesome tool. Another way to find an endo specialist in your area is to google 'endometriosis support groups in _______" and then get in touch with those groups and ask people who they saw and how they felt about it. This is how I found my surgeon, from a recommendation left on a support website in Seattle. Another idea is to search your health insurance provider's website for gyn-oncologists, uro-gyn specialist/surgeon, and reproductive endocrinologists. often, a regular Gynecologist will say they 'specialize' in endo, but all that means is, they are willing to put you on Lupron and take out your uterus. This is NOT OK. Sometimes, more experienced surgeons are not 'just' Gynecologists - they may specialize in gyn/oncology or something more specific. Even if you aren't successful in finding a doctor who lists themself as an 'Endometriosis Specialist' you may find someone with a lot of endo surgery experience through calling women's centers, reproductive health centers, and etc. The most important part of your search is at the end, when you interview possible surgeons. please ask them how many endo excisions they perform and what tools they use. Ask them about recurrences of endo in their patients and what to expect. if a surgeon has only performed a few 'excisions' they are probably not experienced or informed about endo - they have just come across it during other routine gyn surgeries. This does not make them an expert! I'll keep posting to this thread as I find other good ideas. Everyone please post if you had good luck finding a reputable doctor and let us know how you found them and how they did! [/quote]
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Post by porchgoblin on Apr 29, 2011 0:20:09 GMT -5
This tugged at me. My husband got snipped after his 3rd biological child with his ex-wife. And he desperately wants to reverse that so he can give me a child. I desperately want to be a mother. Now, I don't know yet if I have endometriosis but there is a strong indicator, almost too obvious to ignore, that I do. It just seems like one more hurdle to jump over just to have a baby. Now, you have that opportunity! From my own personal feelings, I totally say go for it when you are ready. I also concur to finding a specialist! Best of luck and keep us updated. Kayla
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Post by angelidimusica on Sept 7, 2011 21:39:20 GMT -5
Ack! I completely forgot I made this post! However, re-reading everything certainly makes our decision seem even better in my mind. We're going for the gold! My boyfriend decided that he wants to propose in a month or so, and we're going to stop all BC right after. We decided that we have a good income, amazing support from both sides of the family, and we both really want a family. We're nervous about fertility issues I may have, so we decided to just go for it! Even though I'm excited about the decision, I'm still scared out of my mind. Thanks so much to everyone for the amazing advice! I'll be sure to keep posting about how we're doing and coping.
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