She is my sister. I could always cheer her up when things went wrong in the past...but this is different.
She has recovered from cervical cancer......womb still intact but things were complicated with endometriosis.
I just wish i could make things better for her. She's 32 and I'm 39. She only got wed a few months ago. She is depressed.
2007-07-09 07:53:07 · 13 answers · asked by laplandfan 7 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
I'm so glad that she recovered! That's great news!! While it is true that she may have problems, her best bet right now is to get an appointment with a fertility specialist familiar with cervical cancer survivors. That person is best to address her particular need. She may not need 'fertility' treatment, but perhaps different support once she is pregnant.
2007-07-09 08:18:41 · answer #1 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
There is hope, many women can go on to have children after having their endometriosis treated. It is possible so I would urge her to seek a second opinion. Be prepared that it may not be possible though and maybe given time she could consider other options, such as adoption. It's an extremely difficult time for her and she's lucky to have you looking after her. I am going through a similar thing but as yet, my partner and I have not told family and friends. I really hope all is not lost for her. xxx
2007-07-09 08:14:30 · answer #2 · answered by beauty-trivia52 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the docs told me i'd never have kids due to endometriosis and a myoma in my uterus, they had me scheduled for surgery to remove all......I found out i was pregnant 4 days before the surgery!!!! now im 3 months along and all is well. Tell your sister there is hope, never give up never give in! Because if its meant to be, trust me it will happen. But it does take time Ive been trying to concieve for 4 years! It only happens when it is supposed to!
Good Luck and best wishes to your sister
2007-07-09 08:00:05 · answer #3 · answered by DragnFlyzBaby 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Many women who are told by doctors they are infertile go on to have a healthy baby and pregnancy unexpectedly. Tell her not to give up hope she is 32 there is still time despite the cancer's damage. My husbands mother was told by doctors she couldn't conceive after her second child and she then 10 years later conceived my husband.
2007-07-09 08:19:49 · answer #4 · answered by cotton~candy 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I'm so sorry. I am a big sis too, it hurts when you can't fix what's wrong. She needs some time to process this news and decide what avenue she wants to take, whether that be a second opinion or alternate means of having a child like adoption or a surrogate. I can't imagine learning something like this. Just be there when she wants to talk and cry and listen to her, I think that's all you can do.
2007-07-09 08:00:57 · answer #5 · answered by Kathie L 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Dont ever give up hope, modern technology these days is a miracle - and miracles happen when you least expect them. When shes got over this time she will start to look to the future and you and your family can help her do this.
Stick together and help eachother through this and you WILL get through it.
Good luck for the future
xxxx
2007-07-09 08:23:56 · answer #6 · answered by Nicky W 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Just be there for her through all of this...
There is still the possibility of her having children but don't get her over-exited about it and don't make her feel worse either. Try to talk about other things. I know that when something's playing on my mind I wish that people would just talk about something different.
xxxx
2007-07-09 07:59:05 · answer #7 · answered by ♫ ♥green heather butterfly♥ ♫ 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
My cousin was told that after having her appendix rupture she would never be able to have kids. She just gave birth to a baby girl not even a month ago. Don't ever give up.
2007-07-09 07:59:00 · answer #8 · answered by TwinMommy 5 · 3⤊ 0⤋
There are always options. She could still conceive. She could have you, her loving sister, be a surrogate for her. She's lucky to have you. Just let her grieve now and let her know you're there for her. You never know what may happen though so keep the faith!
2007-07-09 07:58:08 · answer #9 · answered by ad 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
I agree.. I would not give up hope. Doctors do not know everything. Has she been referred to a specialist? If not
I would tell her to ask for one.
Congrats to your sister on her wedding. Best of luck to her.
2007-07-09 07:58:23 · answer #10 · answered by Ontario_Mom 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋