I just found out today I have it...I never heard of it before. Could this be why I cant have kids??? He said it could be corrected but after what are the chances of getting pregnat?? He said he's not sure right now??? Anyone here ever had this???? Your experiences? Plz...thank you??
2006-10-03 10:39:59 · 16 answers · asked by na nah 3 in Health ➔ Women's Health
I was diagnosed with moderate endometriosis at 20. I was told that I wouldn't be able to have a baby. When I was 23, my then husband and I found out that I was pregnant! I now have a beautiful seven year old daughter. I asked my current doctor about some of the previous diagnoses. He said that women with mild and moderate endometriosis can get pregnant, though they sometimes need treatment first. He said if it was severe endometriosis, I would not be able to. I know one woman who was diagnosed with endo at 18. She has six kids! They will probably have to perform more tests to see how severe it is.
2006-10-03 10:45:54 · answer #1 · answered by Social_D 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I was 30 when I was first diagnosed with endometriosis, after the unbelievable heavy bleeding during the periods. I had my first diagnostic surgery in 1998 and they also removed some of the lesions and the cysts on that occasion. From that point on it was a crazy dance with my life revolving around my disease and the days of my life going by me as if I was just a spectator. I was on Lupron that offered some help but destroyed me financially.
My parents were basically living on the verge of poverty just so that they can help me pay for my Lupron. I had a partial hysterectomy in 2005 and I was a bit better for approximately a year. And after endometriosis and pain returned in 2006, I remember that I just gave up any hope that I will lead a normal life ever again.
I was never able to maintain a healthy relationship and I gave up on that, too. I found out about this eBook (http://tinyurl.com/EndometriosisB ) on the internet and the few clicks changed everything. I could not believe that I have been suffering needlessly for so long. I will not be able to have children because my fallopian tubes and ovaries are removed, but I am just thankful that I am again able to lead a healthy full life...
2014-11-17 06:50:00 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am in stage 4 of endo (most severe). I have had 4 surgeries to remove lesions and scar tissue. It is very painful and debilitating at times. This is the worst it has ever been for me and I am going to the doctor tomorrow to schedule a hysterectomy even though I am 27, a little young. I have one child who doctors say is a miracle because my ovaries and tubes are so scarred. The doctor told me after the last surgery that she was positive I wouldn't be able to have any more kids because my ovaries are no longer functioning. But I went 13 years without being treated because my doctor thought for sure I didn't have it but eventually the pain got so bad and the lesions were the size of grapefruits. If the doctor catches it early then there is treatment and a greater possibility that you can have children. You should read about Lupron Depo an injection you get once monthly, if you get really bad pain. This helped me for a while but has some bad side effects. Sorry to hear you have this disorder, I wish you the best.
2006-10-03 10:57:39 · answer #3 · answered by cutiew/bigbootie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
How Serious Is Endometriosis
2016-11-05 00:03:16 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A friend of mine I worked with had endometriosis. She said it was painful and she was sad because she had it so bad that she could never have kids. She also had a disease that prevented her from concieveing. So one day she had to get a blood test done for her disease (it has a big name that I cant remember) so she is sitting a booth at a resturaunt and they call her to tell her about her blood test. So they say everything is normal and congratulations you are pregnant. She had to ask WHAT like three times before she could understand it. She ended up bawling for 10 minutes. She was so happy. She had a little girl who was healthy and she had a great pregnancy. Dont ever dought that you would not be able to have children. GOOD Luck!
2006-10-03 10:46:36 · answer #5 · answered by fleur_loser 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
While I'm not an expert or a doctor. I know several people who have had this and have had children. So yes you can still have kids. But get it treated right away, do everything they tell you. Now you may have to use a fertility specialiast to get pregnant, but they are more and more effective. So I wouldn't spend to much time worrying about it, but I would spend plenty of time treating it as it is a serious condition. I will pray for you! nAlso get on a good steady diet plan as treatment for this is often birth control or other drugs that can slow your metabolism causing some to gain weight. So if you want to keep that great body, you'll need to work at it a bit harder.
2006-10-03 10:44:35 · answer #6 · answered by louser777 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
You really need to read "Endometriosis Bible & Violet Protocol" by Zoe Brown (also available in electronic format here: http://www.endometriosisbible.info ). It's about how to eradicate endometriosis disease forever. It worked for me, you will see results in only a matter of weeks. Good Luck!
2014-09-12 03:24:11 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
chee chot endometriosis can be severe I have ovarian cancer and I believe because I/ve never had a dnc and when I started menopause at 45 I had tried and tried when i was experiencing menopause i had the doctor put me on hrt which is a hormonal treatment. I am now 52 I have one grown son. and cancer israpid in my family. my mother died of lung cancer in1999 and I was diagnosed when I was 49 i went into remission after the hysterectomy and 6 months of chemo. I am not trying to scare you but, you should have a compl;ete checkup by your gyn. it could save your life I had chemo again and june was the end and so far there is no cancer. lots of love from my family and my faith in god. and everyone around has always been supportive. take care ok?
2006-10-03 11:12:03 · answer #8 · answered by b66585 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm sorry to hear of your pain but unfortunately all these answers are correct. I have 2 friends with endometriosis. One of which is trying to conceive but having a terrible time trying. Painful and costly with the injections. Surgery can correct it but it's hereditary. Good luck!
2006-10-03 10:45:49 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm no doctor, but I can tell you that my cousin's wife--after being diagnosed with severe endometriosis AND a tipped uterus--immediately went on to get pregnant with and have twin girls. LOL
So, it depends on your own case and other medical factors, but even the unexpected can happen...
2006-10-03 10:46:04 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋