Partial hysterectomy/ endometriosis

[Giblow]

I just had a partial hysterectomy due to a VERY large Hem-ridging, blood filled cyst also EXTREME endometriosis. I have to go on a shot once a month and  birth control  to help slow down the growing and spreading of my major endometriosis, if we don't get it under control my OB said I will have to have a complete hysterectomy. also we have to stop my periods for awhile. I was wondering if anyone can relate to this, what your experiences were and if I can still have kids. My husband and I had been trying to a while and I couldn't get pregnant and in wondering if all this was affecting me getting pregnant. I recently had this done and I'm still recovering. I want kids within the next few years but I'm scared I cannot have kids now. Anyone experience any of this? I am very young and all this is a bit hard to go through. I don't want to be on birth control but I don't have a choice right now. I want kids ASAP!

[ticked]

I would suggest you read my profile and journals. I had stage IV Endometriosis as well. Deep infiltrating Endo.

Hysterectomy is not the answer. If that is what your gyno is saying then you need to find yourself a specialist in Endometriosis.

Yes this would have effected getting pregnant however there are lots of people that have gotten pregnant that had endo I am one of them.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
Treatment involves NSAID pain killers,GnRH analogs,oral contraceptive pills,progestins and surgery. Surgery should be planned only when the other treatments fail.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.