abornich
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Post by abornich on Jan 26, 2008 14:02:36 GMT -5
Hi - I'm so depressed after my first laparoscopy surgery to confirm I had endo in my left ovary. Trying to make up my mind about what I will do next is so hard. I go back to the gynocologist in 2 weeks to discuss further options. I know one will be birth control and one fake menapause. Does anyone know if it's normally gynocologists who will help with hormone cream therapy? I've heard of bio progesterin cream that's supposed to maybe help a lot with endo. I just don't know where to go if my gyno. won't offer the options I may want to try first. So confused! --Amanda
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Post by JackMcFarland on Jan 26, 2008 21:52:14 GMT -5
Hi Amanda - Sorry for your recent diagnosis, but at least you have an answer, right? As far as what to do next, that's on a personal/medical level. What ever you feel comfortable with and what will work for you the best is what you need to explain to your doctor. If he/she doesn't have the same point of view as you do, you might be better off seeking other professional medical help. A lot of girls on here have tried the cream, there's a thread here, too - my search is being silly and won't let me find it. I'll try again. For now, rest for the next 2 weeks, and good luck at the Dr.
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Post by JackMcFarland on Jan 26, 2008 21:52:50 GMT -5
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Post by abornich on Jan 27, 2008 15:19:48 GMT -5
thanks for that link and info. it's hopeful and depressing to read that this works for some people but not others. I hope my gyno. will also think it's a good idea. I read that by taking the progesterone cream you can trick your body into thinking its pregnant and therefore get relief from the pain/endometriosis. I hope this will work for me, as it seems like the best option compared with birth control pills (lo ovral) or fake menapause.
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Post by pickles on Feb 6, 2008 9:46:46 GMT -5
Hi Amanda. I'm sorry to hear you are suffering right now. I know that some days are more difficult thank others. The best thing you can do is arm yourself with plenty of info when you go to your doctors appointment and have everything written out. I started doing this about 6 years ago, when I would go in there and be overwhelmed with what was being said, I'd forget what I wanted to say... then remember it in the car on the way home.
Check out drug tx threads and you'll probably have to do a few searches about the different drugs you can try. I can tell you I have tried Lupron, and choose not to go on it again for my own reasons. It did help me while I was on it the first time, but I was much younger when I did take it. I have been on continual birth control pills for the past 8 years. That has been what i have found to help me the most, but I have had to switch the pill a few times because my body becomes tolerant to it.
Check out your options, weigh the pros and cons, and don't be afraid to say no if it is something you don't feel comfortable with. Trial and error is unfortunately what it sometimes comes down to as far as finding out what helps the best.
Good luck, you will be in my prayers. -Jen
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Post by abornich on Feb 12, 2008 15:23:32 GMT -5
thank you so much!
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Post by melissa1012 on Mar 22, 2008 12:37:09 GMT -5
Hi Pickles, I am 41 and was just diagnosed with severe endo via lap, it was on my bladder, ureter, behind uterus, and many other places. The gyn thinks its been there for over 10 years. She has suggested the BCP, as I am opposed to taking Lupron. She suggests Loestrin24, and to only have 2 periods a year....what do you think? Have you any experience with this? Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.
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