I am 21 years old and I have been dealing with the pain of endometriosis since the age of 10. I wasn't diagnosed until I was 18 and I then had a laparoscopy. After that I was placed on oral contraceptives and I was ok for a few months. About 4 months after my surgery I was right back where I began and things were getting worse. I have been having 2 or 3 periods a month and sometimes I don't have a period for months at a time. I have intense hot flashes about every thirty minutes. About a month ago I actually passed out because I was overheated it almost happened again just last week. My everyday life has been effected in more ways than people know. I've missed classes, I can't keep a job for more than three months because of my absences, my social life has been wrecked. I've been to many specialists and they all say that the only thing left for me is a hysterectomy. I know there's something else out there that I haven't come across yet. Any help will be greatly appreciated.
2006-06-12
15:06:23
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skittles
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Women's Health