admin | July 29, 2008
Hi, I am really hoping for some feedback before my scheduled laproscopy, which is 8/29/03. I am going to Vegas with 9 other people within a week of the time of the laproscopy, and was wondering, if it isn’t a mistake to have this done before I go, or reschedule for after. I am also [...]
admin | July 28, 2008
Hi im new to this site! I have had endometriosis for many years now, last year was the actual diagnosis with the surgery to follow. Things went well, im only 19 and was very scared that one day i will not be able to have children. It seems as this year goes on the pain [...]
admin | July 26, 2008
Yes endo can grow back. There is no time length for how long it will take – as it is different for every person. It can take several weeks, if not months, for you to notice any difference as the operation will have left your insides very raw and bruised. Make sure you take it [...]
admin | July 26, 2008
I have a question about me.For about the past 6 months i’ve had rectal bleeding ONLY when I have my period. I tried going to a clinic and the doctor told me there’s no way it is endometriosis. I know it is and am scared to death. what do I do? I have n I [...]
admin | July 26, 2008
Shoulder Pain from the CO2 gas Endometriosis and Laps Laproscopy Post-Op Tips
admin | July 26, 2008
What does it do? Danazol shuts down the pituitary gland and puts the body into pseudo-menopause. You shouldn’t have any periods while on this treatment but the periods usually return 2 to 3 months after treatment is stopped. Side effects: -acne, decreased sex drive, headaches, hot flushes, oily skin -oily hair, reduction in breast size, [...]
admin | July 26, 2008
What is it? It is a GnRH injection that is given every 28 days in the stomach. It is also known as Goserelin acetate. It is used to put the body into a temporary menopause. Possible Side Effects: -a small loss of calcium from the bones -Hot Flushes and sweating -Reduced sex drive -Headaches -Mood [...]
admin | July 26, 2008
Treatment for endometriosis varies from surgical procedures to hormonal treatments. It is advised that before you undergo treatment, you gather all the information possible in order to make the decision that’s best for you.
admin | July 26, 2008
There is only one certain way to diagnose Endometriosis and that is by a minor surgerical procedure called a laproscopy. During a laproscopy, the patient is put to sleep with anesthetic and their abdomen is distended with carbon dioxide gas to make the organs easier to see. While the patient is under anesthesia, a laproscope [...]
admin | July 26, 2008
Some of the more common symptoms of endometriosis are: ->PAIN-which can be experienced before or during periods or continuously throughout the month; the pain can be a typical low pelvice cramping, pain with sexual intercourse, with bowel movements, lower back pain, or merely with movement. INFERTILITY-Many women have difficulty conceiving and may never become pregnant [...]