My doctor thinks I have endometriosis and wants to do a laparoscapy to confirm which i agreed to. My question is. I have a very strong family history of this stuff and my mom had to have a hysterectomy at my age (27) to save her life so im a little nervous about waiting on having a child since i dont have any yet and cant help but feel like im running out of time fast. Should I listen to this voice in my head that says that waiting to much longer is not a smart move if i want children at all?
2007-10-02 03:24:08 · 5 answers · asked by SATXMom 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
Well forst of all you shouldn´t be afraid; you have to wait to your doctor and see what he says.
There are women who actually get pregnant with endometriosis and once they have their child their menstrual pains and endometriosis is gone.
You can even have a surgery for endometriosis and be able to get pregnant if you can; I know a women who wasn´t able to get pregnant due to endometriosis; she had a surgery for endometriosis and know she has three beautiful children; she had triplets.
Everything has a solution.
Good luck! ;D
2007-10-02 03:34:07 · answer #1 · answered by ♥Madison♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Are you in a position to have children now? If so, then you probably should.
My mom had the same problem, but didn't have to have a hysterectomy until she was in her late 30s. She had difficulty getting pregnant the first time and the doctors told her she might not be able to have any children at all. It took her a few years to get pregnant the first time, but then she had 4 of us!
I have a history of very severe cramping during my periods, and a doctor I went to in high school and college told me I most likely have endometriosis, but I've never had a laparoscopy to confirm it. I have to say that having my first child has helped the cramping a lot. I've gone a couple of years with no medication and only mild cramping. Being on the pill also helped, before being pregnant. I had to switch doctors in order to find a pill that worked for me. The first doctor I went to put me on the pill, but it wasn't helping and he didn't think switching would help. As soon as I went to another doctor and switched pills, I didn't have any more problems. I was a bit scared to go off of the pill because of the pain, but didn't have any problems, and got pregnant within 3 months of going off the pill.
I think that if you're ready to have a child, then go ahead. Having a child is pretty special. But if you're really thinking of having the child right now because you might not be able to a couple of years down the road, then you might be better off waiting a little bit longer.
I recommend waiting until you get the results of the laparoscopy. If it's confirmed that you have endometriosis, you should talk to your doctor about all of your options. You should probably get copies of your medical records and ask a couple of doctors for their opinions.
2007-10-02 03:44:30 · answer #2 · answered by Samantha 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since my first period I had severe cramping. I thought it was normal since I didn't know any better. When I was eighteen a friend told me it was not normal and go see a doctor. Sure enough I got a laparoscapy and confirmed endometrosis. No surgery and I was told the pill would help with the pain and it did. Three years later I stopped and got pregnant. When I went into labor that is when I first realized how severe my cramps were from my periods. I would rate it as being 6 to 7 meters dilated. I guess I have a high threshold for pain. After three pregnancies I have three beautiful boys. I do not take the pill and I still get cramps but not as severe as before.
2007-10-02 04:08:59 · answer #3 · answered by momtoboys 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get the test done now. it might not be as bad as your mom's. i know my mom had a partial done when she was in her 40s because of her endometriosis.
once you find out how bad you are/arent, then you can talk to your dr about having children and any risks you might run. i mean, a year or so really wont make too much of a difference, and usually if you were as bad off as your mom you would know ( i know my mom was in a lot of pain by the time she had to have surgery, so if you're not at that point yet then you probably still have some time). and you might not even need a hysterectomy, you might just be able to go on hormones to stop it from getting worse.
2007-10-02 03:29:14 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
SOME WOMEN DONT HAVE A PERIOD AFTER THAT SURGURY. I HWAS TOLD YOU COULDNT GET PREGNANT EITHER. BUT EVERYONE IS DIFFERENT, IN 2001 I HAD LAPROSCOPIC DONE,I DIDNT HAVE MY PERIOD FOR 2 MONTHS,THEN I DID. I WOULDNT PUT IT OFF TOO MUCH LONGER. YOU MAY BE ONE OF THE LUCKY ONES AND MAY BE ABLE TO HAVE CHILREN AFTER ITS OVER. YOU NEED TO ASK YOUR DOCTOR ABOUT IT.
2007-10-02 03:33:55 · answer #5 · answered by TABBYKAT34 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋