Treatment options for Endometriosis?

Question

Doctors have thought i might have endometriosis since i was 16, I am now 22. Since the only way to find out was through a laparoscopy i have pushed it off for years. The pain when i was younger was extremely random and rare, but now it is a every day thing and is interfering with my daily life. So i am having the laparoscopy done in two weeks. I havnt discussed treatment options yet, because i need to wait after the procedure to see if i even have endom. If any one knows the treatment options please let me know, i cant wait to weeks! I found online that most treatments depend on wether you have future plans for children or not, which i do want children. The pain is almost unbarable now so something needs to be done. Thanks for anyones help and input

Answer 1

Endometriosis is a noncancerous disorder in which functioning endometrial tissue is implanted outside the uterine cavity. Symptoms depend on location of the implants and may include dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, infertility, dysuria, and pain during defecation. Diagnosis is by biopsy, usually via laparoscopy. Treatments include anti-inflammatory drugs, drugs to suppress ovarian function and endometrial tissue growth, surgical ablation and excision of endometriotic implants, and, if disease is severe and no childbearing is planned, hysterectomy plus oophorectomy.

Answer 2

I had a laparoscopy 2 years ago and found i had endometriosis. I have suffered with servere pain from it and had to take alot of time off work. What i found was there was very few options for a female who wanted to conceive. I have been trying to conceive for the past two years and every option they gave me ment i was unable to. My options were going on the contraception pill. This is because the pain can be reduced as your menstrual cycle will be controlled, there was other medication options offered i can not remember the names now but the side effects do not sound very nice - side effects include vaginal dryness and menopausal symptoms I am only 26 so felt this would not suit me. But November the 10th I had keyhole surgery that involved the excision of the endometriosis. and I must admit this is probably the first time in a long time i have felt good. The only problem is endometriosis is a chronic disease that can not be cured and it is likely that within 18 months that the pains will be back - but i'm hoping that within this time i have conceived and then i can look at other treatments available. I hope this helps you a little and good luck x

Answer 3

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://preview.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...

Answer 4

I would see a specialist if I were you. Non specialists have a distorted view of what causes endo and they are out of date. Because they think endo is a disease and because it is a complicated surgery they may end up cutting out more than needed, sometimes taking organs necessary for fertility. Of course no doctor would just do that for fun but some do seem to take it lightly. However specialists are very careful to preserve fertility and have lots of practice with the surgery. Surgery is the primary treatment for endo, removing what they can see through a lap or a primary surgery depending on how bad your endo is. You can also try pain treatments. A natural one they may help is taking fish oil. I was going crazy with worry after I found out I had endo. (well i didn't have the surgery to find out but the specialist was able to do other minor tests to see if I had predictors and I had a major one, if you don't want the lap to find out for sure then you might be able to do what i did, the doctor found nodulization when he did a pelvic and I guess that is a big predictor of endo along with other symtpoms) My doctor did not help my concerns at all. I finally broke down, borrowed some money, and went to see a specialist. I left his office feeling peaceful and understood. I highly recommend it. The specialist I went to is at this website but I understand there are a few all over the country.

http://www.endometriosissurgeon.com/default.aspx



Also here is an endo forums:

http://forums.obgyn.net/endo/

Answer 5

There are a few options for the treatment of Endometriosis~ Many Gyns usually try putting an individual on birth control routine for about a year...without allowing the regular period occur. The intent is to attempt to 'fool' the biological clock within a woman, encouraging the body & female organs toward believing a pregnancy is occurring. With this process the body then allows the endometrial areas to cease sloughing of blood thereby lessens any abdominal discomfort. Sometimes GYN's will suggest having a D&C done in hopes of lessening the sloughing off of blood in areas where such occurrence should not be occurring...

I suggest you visit www.webmd.com a very user friendly site and type in Endometriosis to learn in easy to understand terms what may or may not be occurring with you & your discomfort. Webmd is extremely easy to understand as well as quite helpful in assisting individuals in finding resources for them to seek out further medical avenues or intervention within close proximity of where one resides. Take care~

Answer 6

If it is endometriosis, there is a way to clear it naturally. It would be best to work with an integrative medical doctor, naturopath and/or nutritionist to customize your plan, if that is an option.



While we cannot "prescribe" an individualized program, we do encourage you to explore the uses of Vitex (derived from chasteberry), which is used traditionally to treat hormonal and female reproductive disorders. We have found it to be very helpful in the treatment of of endometriosis. Also, Vitamin E, evening primrose oil, and flaxseed oil (for Omega 3 fatty acids) can be beneficial.



Most importantly, we encourage you to explore a diet that helps to decrease inflammation. The most helpful diet we have found is Robert O. Young's alkaline diet, which is outlined completely in his increasingly popular book, "The pH Miracle." The most important aspect of the diet is high consumption of green food -- broccoli, kale, cucumber, asparagus, spinach, wheatgrass juice, etc. The sooner you can begin pushing your greens, cutting out acidic foods (meat, poultry, dairy, coffee, tea, alcohol, sugar, fried foods), and eating clean, the sooner your body can begin healing itself. Also, experiment with lots of herbs and spices, which are very anti-inflammatory. Garlic, ginger, tumeric, and parsley are especially powerful.



If you would like to explore this option further, please go to http://www.limeincoconut.com/medical_help.html to seek professional guidance. Dr. Barnet Melzter, in Del Mar, CA, has helped to reverse chronic endometriosis and fibroids in the Lime in Coconut family, using nutrition ONLY to completely reverse the disorder and prevent an unwanted hysterectomy.



Good luck to you. We hope this helps.

- limeincoconut.com

Answer 7

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!