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I am having my lap on friday, my doctor thinks that endo may be the culprit. However my peroids arent painful, come every 28 days, and no other pain during the month. Although I've have several cysts ( 2 ruptured), i've been clear with all the other tests. i have no problem ovulating, tubes clear etc. So if the doc does find endo...does it come back? Do u think my dh will be able to conceive without meds or iui? Or do docs do the med route anyways? I expect by peroid on thurs. would there be a chance to conceive this month, or do i have to heal? its been 6 years since weve been trying... would that mean it could be pretty bad if i am diganoised with endo? is there any others way that it is treated besides being lasered off? thanks
Hi Magzs,
I can tell that when you wrote your last post that you were still a little loopy from being put under. Ha ha. Keep asking your husband what the doctor said. Even though he told you a lot today and he thinks you will remember, you wont remember everything. Im still finding out more and its been a month. Sorry to hear that your endo was so bad. Its a good thing you went for the procedure. When I read that the doc was going to give you shots I thought it had to be Lupron. Heres what I found when I searched it:
I hope you feel better soon!
Lupron Depot (leuprolide acetate for depot suspension) is a GnRH agonist -- a hormone that works in two distinct phases. Phase one stimulates the ovaries causing them to produce more of the most potent of the three estrogens produced by women -- estradiol. In phase two the messenger hormones that tell the ovaries to produce estrogen decline dramatically. This causes a significant reduction in estrogen levels, and causes women to experience menopause-like side effects.
Lupron is prescribed for women with very bad endometriosis, severe menorrhagia, and before assisted reproduction. In men, Lupron is used to treat advanced prostate cancer, and the drug is used in children who are diagnosed with central precocious puberty (early puberty). Before you decide to use Lupron, make sure you understand the facts about the benefits and side effects so that you can make an informed decision.
Side Effects and Lupron Depot
Side effects that have been associated with the use of Lupron Depot frequently include hot flashes and night sweats, and less frequently palpitations, syncope, and tachycardias. Other side effects include generalized pain, headaches, vaginitis, nausea/vomiting, fluid retention[, weight gain, acne, hirsutism, joint pain, loss of sexual desire, depression, dizziness, nervousness, and breast changes such as tenderness and pain. There have been no deaths directly related to therapy with Lupron Depot.
Lupron is an effective and medically accepted treatment for endometriosis. Despite the fact that many women do experience side effects during treatment with Lupron Depot, women often consider these side effects to be a necessary price to pay for the relief of the severe pain and suffering of endometriosis.
What happens during treatment with Lupron?
Treatment with Lupron is limited to six months. Although Lupron is not a cure for endometriosis, the pain relief it provides can last for several years. During clinical trials, 63% percent of women diagnosed with mild endometriosis said they were symptom-free five years after the end of treatment. Only 26% percent of women diagnosed with severe endometriosis still reported that they were symptom-free after five years.
For the first week or two after the first injection of Lupron, reproductive hormones increase causing an increase in symptoms. However, after the first few weeks these hormones decrease to levels seen in menopausal women. Menstruation may become less regular and can be heavier or lighter. Some women experience complete cessation of menstrual periods during Lupron therapy.
It is important to remember that Lupron is not a contraceptive and it is possible for pregnancy to occur during therapy. Even if you are not having periods, ovulation could occur. Non-hormonal birth control must be used to prevent pregnancy during treatment. Suitable forms of contraceptives include condoms, diaphragms with contraceptive jelly, and IUDs (only non-hormonal IUDs). Contact your clinician immediately if you suspect that you may be pregnant while using Lupron.
http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/hormones/a/lupron.htm
I can tell that when you wrote your last post that you were still a little loopy from being put under. Ha ha. Keep asking your husband what the doctor said. Even though he told you a lot today and he thinks you will remember, you wont remember everything. Im still finding out more and its been a month. Sorry to hear that your endo was so bad. Its a good thing you went for the procedure. When I read that the doc was going to give you shots I thought it had to be Lupron. Heres what I found when I searched it:
I hope you feel better soon!
Lupron Depot (leuprolide acetate for depot suspension) is a GnRH agonist -- a hormone that works in two distinct phases. Phase one stimulates the ovaries causing them to produce more of the most potent of the three estrogens produced by women -- estradiol. In phase two the messenger hormones that tell the ovaries to produce estrogen decline dramatically. This causes a significant reduction in estrogen levels, and causes women to experience menopause-like side effects.
Lupron is prescribed for women with very bad endometriosis, severe menorrhagia, and before assisted reproduction. In men, Lupron is used to treat advanced prostate cancer, and the drug is used in children who are diagnosed with central precocious puberty (early puberty). Before you decide to use Lupron, make sure you understand the facts about the benefits and side effects so that you can make an informed decision.
Side Effects and Lupron Depot
Side effects that have been associated with the use of Lupron Depot frequently include hot flashes and night sweats, and less frequently palpitations, syncope, and tachycardias. Other side effects include generalized pain, headaches, vaginitis, nausea/vomiting, fluid retention[, weight gain, acne, hirsutism, joint pain, loss of sexual desire, depression, dizziness, nervousness, and breast changes such as tenderness and pain. There have been no deaths directly related to therapy with Lupron Depot.
Lupron is an effective and medically accepted treatment for endometriosis. Despite the fact that many women do experience side effects during treatment with Lupron Depot, women often consider these side effects to be a necessary price to pay for the relief of the severe pain and suffering of endometriosis.
What happens during treatment with Lupron?
Treatment with Lupron is limited to six months. Although Lupron is not a cure for endometriosis, the pain relief it provides can last for several years. During clinical trials, 63% percent of women diagnosed with mild endometriosis said they were symptom-free five years after the end of treatment. Only 26% percent of women diagnosed with severe endometriosis still reported that they were symptom-free after five years.
For the first week or two after the first injection of Lupron, reproductive hormones increase causing an increase in symptoms. However, after the first few weeks these hormones decrease to levels seen in menopausal women. Menstruation may become less regular and can be heavier or lighter. Some women experience complete cessation of menstrual periods during Lupron therapy.
It is important to remember that Lupron is not a contraceptive and it is possible for pregnancy to occur during therapy. Even if you are not having periods, ovulation could occur. Non-hormonal birth control must be used to prevent pregnancy during treatment. Suitable forms of contraceptives include condoms, diaphragms with contraceptive jelly, and IUDs (only non-hormonal IUDs). Contact your clinician immediately if you suspect that you may be pregnant while using Lupron.
http://womenshealth.about.com/cs/hormones/a/lupron.htm
Thank you ladies for your replies. I got home about a home ago, surgery went well. Although I wasnt able to talk to the doc and my dh did his best to remember all she said. Apparently the endo was so bad that she couldnt beleive that I wasn't in any pain over the years. Second she couldnt remove it all ( couldnt get to certain parts?) that I have to take shots for 3- 6 months to remoeve what she couldnt. Anyone know what these shots are? And are they daily? I go back on Moday to see her, but I would like to know so I can be pre0pared. Thanks
hi there it could be endo I agree with kele - I had no pain at all and I had a really light period - after months of trying to concieve I went to a specialist only to find out I have endo everywhere from inside my ovaries - they have to cut them open to remove - to pouch of douglas to my kidneys and even gallbladder - I go in for my lap on 14th may couldnt do it sooner as my thyroid was a mess and they had to normalise that. I am very very scared they talking of 3 hours op to remove all mine so please have it checked as you dont have to have pain to have endo yet I have it very clearly from my internal xray you can see it.
Best of luck and thinking of you
Best of luck and thinking of you
Hi Magz. I didn't have bad cramps (well nothing that advil couldn't help) The only real symptoms of endo that I had were the cysts. I had 3 burst in a year and a half. Since endo ran in the family, my doc did the laparoscopy March 3rd. He found endo on my ovaries. One of my ovaries was even attached to the pelvic wall with an adhesion from endo. (it was my right ovary which i never had pain with) My doctor said that he lasered off the endo that was visible. Some aren't visible to the naked eye. He didn't want to go crazy in there since I am ttc. He is VERY optimistic about my conceiving. The best time is within 6 months of surgery. He told me to start trying two weeks after surgery. Endo does come back anywhere from 2-24 months. So if you get your lap, start trying soon after your doctor gives you the go ahead. Good luck!
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