I previously posted a question about endometriosis and going to my doctor, i didn't think she would take me seriously.
She didn't, she said i was too young and as im not actively trying for a baby there is nothing she could do if i had endo so there isn't any point in trying to find out if i have it.
I've read that endo gets worse with age, so isn't it better if i find out now?
She didn't even let me tell her my symptoms... (which include all the typical endo symptoms painful sex, bad period pains and female relative has endo etc)
I am in the process of changing my doctor anyway, how can i get across to my new doctor that this is a serious worry, and despite my age i would like to take it further and find out if i do have endo...
Any answers welcome
2007-07-03 02:17:27 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous in Health ➔ Women's Health
I think I may have posted on your last question, but you should seriously think about seeing a reproductive endocrinologist. They specialize in this type of thing and they WILL take you seriously! I've moved several times recently and have NEVER had a doctor not take me seriously, so you unfortunately just found the one bad apple in the bunch.
She obviously doesn't know what she's talking about because there are plenty of treatment options for endo without you trying to get pregnant.
There's BCP's - they regulate your periods and diminish pain. You could try Meclomen, it's an NSAID like Aleve or Advil but it works in an extra way - it reduces your flow. Less flow means less pain. There's progesterone, she can send you to a dietician for a special diet/exercise plan that'll help.
Lupron will basically shock your body into shrinking the cells until they disappear.
Thre are TONS of options on top of a laparoscopy which will allow the doctor to burn/cut out the cells. Cutting is more effective than burning them out. I'm having my second laparoscopy next week. You shouldn't listen to this doctor.
My local newspaper has what's called 'the best of the best' or 'doctor's choice' you could see if your local paper rates doctors. That's how I found my last doctor and I'm so glad I did! Good luck!
2007-07-03 06:26:14 · answer #1 · answered by Roland'sMommy 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Your doctor is completely devoid of all facts about Endo and you would do well to find a new one.
Endo has been found in women of all ages;post-hysterectomy, post-menopause, pre-menarche. There have even been reports of it being discovered in infants upon autopsy. The average delay in diagnosis is 9 yrs. over the course of 5 doctors, because of physicians like yours who spout misinformation. You can have Endo at practically any age, and you certainly don't need be trying for a baby to warrant treatment. Up to 70% of teens with pelvic pain have been found to have Endo at the time of surgery, so youth does not confer any protective benefits against the disease.
There are some interactive tools you can review with your doc here: http://www.endocenter.org/pdf/2007ScreeningEducationKit.pdf
Also, consider seeing a specialist for at least a consult:
http://www.centerforendo.com
http://www.endoexcision.com
http://www.endometriosissurgeon.com
And you might find another new doc for regular care here:
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/EndoDocs/
For more help and support:
http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/erc
Good luck to you and don't give up until you get the help you need and deserve.
2007-07-03 05:48:50 · answer #2 · answered by Endo 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Hey I was once identified with endo @ 15 and was once swiftly referred for a laproscopy (a surgical approach wherein they make an incision for your navel and situation a tiny digital camera within to have a squiz approximately your ovaries and so forth to seem for any endo - it appears gross like little cysts) and in the event you do have any they are going to then make an additional incision both part of your navel for his or her scalpels and tongs after which actually "slice" off the endo. The operation is really painless even though u do suppose a little smooth circular the stomach for a well month. The operation has an eighty five% good fortune fee (that means that for eighty five% of endo patients it is going to under no circumstances develop again). Being at the capsule additionally is helping to gradual down the development of endometriosis. Talk on your GP approximately it however I could strongly advocate it - its transformed my lifestyles :-)
2016-09-05 13:35:00 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's good that you are changing doctors because you definitely need a new one. When I had endometriosis my first doctor wouldn't listen to me, either. He just said I had bad cramps. His nurse was even rude to me on the phone when I first called to get an appointment. She acted like I was just another whiner with painful periods. Oooo....it infuriated me! I immediately went home and called another doctor. This doc was fabulous. He was used to treating endometriosis and wasn't intimidated by it. Some doctors just don't want to deal with it.
It is definitely better for you to find out now if you have the disease and get it treated. The disease does get worse with time and a doctor should be concerned about your well-being as well as your future fertility. My second doctor was quite concerned about getting my endometriosis treated because it can cause infertility.
You really can't "get things across" to a doctor if he/she is unwilling to listen. You just have to keep changing doctors until you find one that knows the disease is serious and painful. One thing you can do in trying to find another doctor is when you call, ask if the doctor is familiar with and will treat endometriosis. I originally thought that any gynecologist would be familiar with diagnosing and treating endometriosis, but I quickly found out that they aren't.
Good luck with your search and don't give up in finding a caring and knowledgeable doctor.
2007-07-03 02:40:30 · answer #4 · answered by Andee 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
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 03:44:15 · answer #5 · answered by ? 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it is a good doctor you will not have to convince him or her. If the symptoms are there and there is a family history that is enough. Age has nothing to do with it and the sooner it is treated and monitored the better. It will become worse with age and can cause infertility.
2007-07-03 02:23:03 · answer #6 · answered by emtd65 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
my doctor wouldn't do anything until i was trying to get pregnant either.
it's not really a bad thing, there's just not much they can do for it other than treat your symptoms as they come, and they don't want to hinder your chance of becoming pregnant anymore than endometriosis already does.
2007-07-03 06:28:49 · answer #7 · answered by Kaja 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
i have endo and im turning 21 soon. mines really painful and during sex. im having surgery to get cleaned out. if u want to talk email me.
2007-07-03 03:23:02 · answer #8 · answered by horses19 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
most doctors that i have met are burned out zombies - find a doctor who is awake alive and listens to you.
2007-07-03 06:40:38 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋