admin | August 2, 2008
Question: I’ve been told that endometriosis can spread outside of the pelvic area and I even heard of a woman with endometriosis who’s lung collapsed every time she had a period. Can endometriosis really spread to the lungs? Answer: Yes, while it is rare, endometriosis can grow in the lung… . This is also known [...]
admin | August 2, 2008
This article goes into some details on adhesions and Laparatomy and Laparoscopy operations. Both of these methods can cause adhesions – laparatomies are more invasive and have got a higher incidence of adhesions. This is probably because less tissue is actually handled and therefore damaged in a laparoscopy. Most adhesions apparently occur on the ovary [...]
admin | August 2, 2008
These tips were posted on alt.support.endometriosis by Eileen. She has been good enough to let me post them on our site in hopes of helping others find a good doctor. How do I know what doctor to use, if they have extensive experience with endo? This is a great question. Too often we find out [...]
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 Share this Endometriosis info:
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. Share this Endometriosis info:
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 [...]