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I do not possess any medical affiliation or education...I have, however, been diagnosed with Endo and have had severe pain since I was 13. I am now 50 and have tried it all...I am not close enough yet to menopause to rule out a painful period. I stopped all treatment of hormones due to harsh side effects. I have been through it all with this condition and can truely empathize with other sufferers.

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Questions Answered By Expert Martha Russell
In Category Endometriosis

Subject	Date Asked

endo	8/17/2008
Q: After you have indo removed compleate hystorectomy is there any way it can grow back? ANSWER: Hi ... A: I would think you should get to your doctor again. Sounds odd, seeing how you have no organs left? ...
endo	8/16/2008
Q: After you have indo removed compleate hystorectomy is there any way it can grow back? A: The answer is yes and no...I have heard from alot of women who have had total hyst, only to find out ...
Endometriosis and getting/Diaphragmatic Endo.	8/14/2008
Q: I have had three laparoscopic surgeries in the past. I've done the Lupron, which I still think is ... A: I can empathize as to how you feel. I, too, recently read an article where endo can displace itself ...
post hysterectomy problems...	7/30/2008
Q: Where do I begin?! I am 38 years old, mom of two girls : ) 2 yrs ago I had lap and I was diagnosed ... A: My Goodness, you have certainly been thru alot...I don't honestly know what to tell you, but to try ...
Endometriois after hysterectomy	7/29/2008
Q: At the age of 42 which was 8 years ago i had a hysterectomy with removal of the Uterus, Fallopian ... A: I have heard this same story from other woman who have had radicals done...Endo does not go away ...
First Laparoscopy	7/25/2008
Q: I'm going in for my first laparoscopy in about 2 weeks. My doctor is going to remove any endo. he ... A: I too had a lap...it is a relatively painless procedure. You will experience some discomfort ...
Endo Pain after 7day break form pill	7/24/2008
Q: I had a 10cm cyst removed from my left ovary last july 2007. I've been put on yasmin pill since ... A: The only thing I can think of, with you experiencing pain...is that your pills need to be adjusted ...
endometreosis	7/23/2008
Q: I've been recently diagnosed w/ endo and am weighing my options which are the hormone treatment or a ... A: I have to agree with you on the hysterectomy...after having gone thru the majority of my life in ...
endometriosis	7/5/2008
Q: . I'm 21 years old and I was wondering if you could help me. I had a laparoscopy done on the 3rd ... A: Glad to hear that you have rec'd an injection to help with your endo. Yes, the injection treatment ...
endometrial cyst.	6/3/2008
Q: dis is kusum 4m india.i m a dentist...29 yr old....i was trying 4 a natural pregnancy ...then ... A: Sorry you are having such a hard time with trying to conceive. I would definitely look into having ...
Endometrial Cyst	5/13/2008
Q: I was recently diagnosed with endometriosis after struggling for a long time with abdominal pain. ... A: I can understand your fear of the returning cyst...chances are, it will not. However, endo can delay ...
endometriosis	5/9/2008
Q: I've just been diagnosed, I'm 31 and am healthy otherwise. however I've read that a woman's chances ... A: You are correct with maintaining a healthy diet...Along with endo, (for me) came extreme fatigue. So ...
Endometriosis	4/22/2008
Q: They did diagnose endometriosis they did colonoscopy, and ultrasounds in and out side the uterus to ... A: Getting pregnant? Yes, I do feel that you could get pregnant. With the endo issues it can take ...
symptoms of endometriosis cyst	4/16/2008
Q: i am sick from 2 months first i had severe pain in my kidney and burning during urination and in ... A: I did not have the burning sensation all the time, just occasionally thru the month. Usually, ...
symptoms of endometriosis cyst	4/15/2008
Q: i am sick from 2 months first i had severe pain in my kidney and burning during urination and in ... A: Well, endo can cause a variety of odd sensations in a woman. But I am not sure your symptoms are ...
Lupron with bipolar disorder and mood stabiizers	4/14/2008
Q: My adult daughter is at the 5th of 6th Lupron injections. During the course of treatment she has ... A: Good questions...I did a little reading on line regarding your concerns. There is in fact, a ...
ENDOMETREOSIS	4/14/2008
Q: ..SINCE I WAS 13. MY MOTHER TOOK ME TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM PLENTY OF TIMES ONLY FOR THEM TO PERSCRIBE ... A: Anything goes with endo...every woman has different symptoms. And yes, I always felt lousy a week ...
ENDOMETREOSIS	4/12/2008
Q: ..SINCE I WAS 13. MY MOTHER TOOK ME TO THE EMERGENCY ROOM PLENTY OF TIMES ONLY FOR THEM TO PERSCRIBE ... A: Good Morning Rochelle Oh yea you sound like you have endo...Endo makes you have all of those ...
Question about Endo	4/8/2008
Q: I've known for years that I've had endo but it's never been formally addressed with my doctor. I've ... A: I am so glad you are finally getting some help. Theres nothing more painful than endo, except labor! ...
endometriosis/scar tissue after hysterectomy	3/31/2008
Q: I am 40 years old. I had a total hysterectomy a little over 2 years ago due to endo. I had a very ... A: Regarding your pain...I would see my doctor, just to make sure that endo has not popped up again. ...
Endometriosis specialist	3/30/2008
Q: I was diagnosed with endometriosis when I was 21 and have undergone a laporoscopy, gone through ... A: Well you have certainly covered all your bases as far as treatment thus far...I would recommend that ...
Pregnancy???	3/24/2008
Q: I've been currently diagnosed with "severe endometriosis" about 2 months ago. During November of ... A: Well, the important thing about your situation, is that you still have one healthy ovary. And the ...
endo	3/23/2008
Q: Iv had endo 4 8yr I have had every think I'm always in pain and I can not stand it any more can u ... A: I am so sorry to hear that you have this ongoing pain...I know exactly how you feel. What sort of ...
I'm not sure???	3/19/2008
Q: I'm just curious as to find out some answers. I've been on BC since my husband and I got married, I ... A: I am so sorry I am so late in responding...my life has been rather full lately! Firstly, the ...
Endometriosis	3/14/2008
Q: I've been reading your website with hopes that you could give me some insight with regard to ... A: Well, you certainly sound like an endo candidate...Yes, you are correct on all counts as far as what ...
aggravated by exercise?	3/11/2008
Q: I believe that I have endometriosis. I have recently (in the past 3 weeks) been diagnosed with pcos, ... A: Well first of all...exercising could aggravate endo, if it is in your left ovary. Which is where ...
Endo	3/7/2008
Q: I was glad when I stumbled across this website & would be grateful if you you could give me some ... A: Good luck April...I am glad you are on it! As far as the third stage...no, nature has a funny way of ...
Endo	3/4/2008
Q: I was glad when I stumbled across this website & would be grateful if you you could give me some ... A: Sorry I am late in responding, I was out of town on business. Your symptoms do sound like ...
endo and low blood pressure	2/24/2008
Q: I was diagnosed aftera very long battle with endo. It has been about 6 years now. My obgyn ... A: I am sorry that you have to feel like you are always self diagnosing! Unfortunately, I have found ...
Endo Pain After Hysterectomy	2/16/2008
Q: Two months ago I had a complete hysterectomy because of repeated problems over many many years with ... A: Sorry to hear you still are having endo problems...but oddly enough,I have had several comments from ...
Is my endo coming back or am I just crazy?	2/7/2008
Q: I have had endometriosis twice now. The first time, I had the laproscopic surgery to burn away the ... A: Well it does sound like endo! And the weird thing about endo, is it never really goes away. So your ...
a few questions	2/5/2008
Q: Sorry, this turned out to be so long....I just had a lap done and the Dr. found I have "mild ... A: Well I am so on your page. I too, was diagnosed later in life...I started menstruating at age 13 and ...
Endo and cysts?	2/5/2008
Q: I was diagnosed with endo at 21 and have had 4 laps. I am currently in severe pain after my last ... A: I am sorry to hear you are having so much discomfort. Thru the years with my horrible endo...I too ...
please help if you can	2/3/2008
Q: i was diagnosed with endo at 16, I'm now 28. i have tried every pill, injection made available to ... A: I understand your frustration and your feeling of loss of control of your life. I don't know ...
Is endometriosis or something else?	2/2/2008
Q: I been on my period since December 11 of last year(I think it my period because the bleeding varies) ... A: It could be endo...but the immediate problem could be a cyst or fibroid. I have had fibroids before ...
Presacrol Neurectomy VS Hysterectomy	1/23/2008
Q: OK, I am going to be 22 in March. I have 2 kids. ANd In august I was diagnosied with endo. by a ... A: Well, one thing to think about is that you are young...and most doctors wont do a hysterectomy ...
How long does it take to develop endo	1/22/2008
Q: I am having a lot of pain, periods lasting for weeks, backaches, painful sex, cramping is horrid! ... A: Well, I am not a doctor...but I can't believe your doctor told you that it couldn't be endo...I ...
endometriosis?	1/18/2008
Q: I am now 23, but have had very painful heavy periods since I was about 16. I have suspected it to be ... A: Your past sounds much like mine...I, too had such labor-like pain, that I vomited, passed out and ...
Help please	1/17/2008
Q: Hey there I was reading some questions about pregnancy and endometriosis well i was diagnosed with ... A: Well you have half the battle already conquered...its usually harder for endo women to even get ...
Possibility of Endometriosis?	1/10/2008
Q: The more I read about Endo, the more I feel I might have it...the pain started in my lower abdomin ... A: Well, the odd and mysterious thing about endo, is that is affects every woman differently. The first ...
endometriosis	1/3/2008
Q: I never have had painful periods in my life. Back in August i stopped taking the birth control pill ... A: Hi I am back in town and I apologize for the long wait in response. Firstly, I don't know how old ...
Do I have endo?	12/22/2007
Q: About 6 months ago I started to have some pelvic pain in my lower right side. It was a sharp pain ... A: Sorry so late in responding...our family has not felt well lately! Anyway, first question, have ...
Is my endo back?	12/20/2007
Q: I had a lap done Nov 5th, Endo was found and removed. A few weeks after that i started to get all my ... A: I would definitely ask your doctor about why he is so convinced its a trapped nerve situation. From ...
Is my endo back?	12/19/2007
Q: I had a lap done Nov 5th, Endo was found and removed. A few weeks after that i started to get all my ... A: Well it might be too soon to tell what your endo is going to do at this point. And I am not a ...
Endo and Lupron	12/17/2007
Q: I basically am just trying to make myself feel better. I had a lap procedure in April and found out ... A: I am sorry you are going thru so much with this endo thing. The one huge misconception about ...
seizures	12/16/2007
Q: I've had severe, debilitating painful periods since I was 11 years old with vomiting, excruciating ... A: Boy, if you aren't the spitting image of my life with endo! I suffered from all of the above, I even ...
secondary amenorrhea	12/14/2007
Q: please i use to have irregular periods and when i went to my Doctor he said it was a right ovarian ... A: Good Morning Depending on how long it has been since your surgery...you will have another ...
severe gas with period	12/10/2007
Q: I have a question....Sometimes, NOT every month (so far 4 episodes in a year) when I get extremely ... A: The funny thing about endo...is that it is very unpredictable. I too, have a tipped uterus, and that ...
endometriosis treatment	12/7/2007
Q: I'm from Sri Lanka. I've been diagnosed with severe endometriosis and also slight adenomomyosis in ... A: I really feel for you...as if the endo isn't enough to suffer with! I recently read and article on ...
Could this be endrometriosis?	11/26/2007
Q: I am an eighteen-year-old sexually active female and I have been having recurrent genital health ... A: Firstly, I am sorry I did not answer your question immediately. For some reason, I was having ...
Pain in vagina	11/26/2007
Q: I'm not looking for a diagnosis but maybe just some comfort in knowing if you may have heard of this ... A: Well, endo usually involves painful periods and discomfort during each month, but because you are on ...
Connection between high white blood cell count, endometriosis, and polycystic ovarian syndrome?	11/23/2007
Q: I have been seeing a hemotologist for over a year due to my high white blood cell count. We have yet ... A: I understand your stance on the children thing...I don't have any children either and never felt ...
HELP!	11/21/2007
Q: My mother had a partial hystarectume a few years ago and only had her utereus out due to severe ... A: Sorry to her your Mom isn't feeling well. MY gyno had always sad, that it was best to remove ...
I heard surgery	11/21/2007
Q: My mom told me had endo, but had surgery to get it fixed. That was before she had me and my 2 ... A: Actually the BC pill is the best and cheapest way to help with horrible cramps. They will not hinder ...
endometriosis	11/5/2007
Q: My friend has had ndomeriosis and she has told me a little about it. My periods are very irregular, ... A: Your symptoms do sound like endo. And yes, I would suggest you get checked out somehow. Your ...
PAIN	10/31/2007
Q: Well here is my story. I had a total hysterectomy on Feb 7,2007. I have been getting really bad ... A: Good Morning April I have heard of women having the same pain you are experiencing after their ...
endo on ureters	10/29/2007
Q: I had hyst in 2000, and lap 3 weeks ago and they found endo again. She removed what she could, said ... A: Well sometimes, endo will remain in areas, like the uterus. Estrogen usually works to help reduce ...
Endometriosis of the diaphram	10/13/2007
Q: I was diagnosed with endo 7 years ago, i have went through many treatments including two laps and a ... A: I found the below doctors on a website, hope they help! Martha Minnesota Donna Block, MD (612) ...
Endo pain around lungs?	10/10/2007
Q: I was diagnosed with endo a couple of years ago after nearly 20 years of pain. A laproscopy was done ... A: You are the first person I have heard that this has happened to. I, ironically, recently read an ...
pain by my ovaries	10/8/2007
Q: I'm 19 years old and having sharp pains by my ovaries. I feel like every 20 min I have to use the ... A: Morning Jen Your symptoms could possibly be an indication of endo, all except the eating ...
Bleeding	10/2/2007
Q: I had a partial hysterectomy in 1983. Then in 2001, I had the right ovary removed, making it ... A: I am terribly sorry I am so late in responding to you message, I was out of town all week for work. ...
pregant	9/21/2007
Q: I was operated on because I had alot of tissue back up 7cm mass on ovary and bleeding tissue in a ... A: Congratulations on your pregnancy! And yes, any discomfort you might feel right now could be from ...
i am 21 and my last option is a hysterectomy	9/13/2007
Q: i am 21 and my doctor and i have been going around in circles. i have endo plus another form ... A: Well I am glad to hear you have a good doctor and I know you don't want to have to relive all the ...
i am 21 and my last option is a hysterectomy	9/13/2007
Q: i am 21 and my doctor and i have been going around in circles. i have endo plus another form ... A: I know the pain you are talking about...and I too was diagnosed in my 20's. I was going to get a ...
endo/removal of ovaries & HRT	9/11/2007
Q: 47 year old here...20+ yr history of ovarian cysts, fybroids, endometriosis, and lap proceedures. ... A: Yep, I have the same sort of background....I have heard however, that when removing just the ...
bleeding and dragging pain between periods	9/9/2007
Q: I WONDER IF YOU CAN HELP. I AM 40 YRS OLD AND FOR THE PAST 2 MONTHS, 2 WEEKS AFTER MY PERIOD HAS ... A: Well I don't know what your past is...have you had trouble with endo? You certainly are not ...
Endo	9/7/2007
Q: I think I have endometriosis. However all doctors are telling me that they won't do surgery b/c if I ... A: From all of your symptoms, I would be willing to bet that you have endo. I am surprised as to what ...
endometrio biopsy	8/28/2007
Q: I got a spontaneuos endometrio biopsy in My ob/gyn office today, I was given no pain medicine before ... A: I agree with you about the over all behavior of your gyno and nurse. I have had several biopsy's and ...
endo	8/23/2007
Q: and I have been on a continuous birth control for over two years, I also havent had a lap done in 3 ... A: Morning Missy Yes, unfortunately, Anaprox and Naproxen are one in the same...too bad you have a ...
Surgery-What to Expect	8/20/2007
Q: First let me say thanks because if it wasn't for these boards I would not have been able to ... A: Firstly, I know that nodules are directly associated with endo...yes, endo can make it hard for a ...
endo	8/17/2007
Q: and I have been on a continuous birth control for over two years, I also havent had a lap done in 3 ... A: I was also diagnosed about your age, and was placed on the BC pill. It worked wonderfully for years. ...
endometriosis	8/17/2007
Q: I have recently had an ultrasound performed and found a cyst on my ovary and signs of endometriosis ... A: You sound like me...I also had endo/growths on my left ovary. Most of my left ovary was removed due ...
endometriosis..	8/14/2007
Q: my name is Jess and im 17 years old. i have a huge feeling i may be suffering from endometriosis..i ... A: I don't know, but I might be looking for another doctor. You need relief now, not 3 months from now. ...
endomitriosis	8/9/2007
Q: I'm 25 years old and I was diagnosed with endo last December. I just recently finished my zoladex ... A: Have you had a lap test yet? Usually, a doctor can tell you at what stage you are with this ...
Endo 5 yrs post hysterectomy	7/28/2007
Q: I had hysterectomy- ut & cvx, 5/01. for suspected Adenomyosis, which was confirmed at pathology and ... A: You are correct with the assumption that estrogen does in a way keep your female ovaries active and ...
endometriosis	7/28/2007
Q: I was reading on a website about endometriosis and they said that it can cause problems with the ... A: Yes endo can affect your bowels. Severe and constant endo over the years cause significant pain and ...
Would I be better off waiting to see if it comes back?	7/25/2007
Q: 3 years ago I went jogging every wednesday with co-workers and was the 1st one to have to stop ... A: Morning Lisa, Well, from personal experience, I was on the pill for 15 years and it helped me ...
ENDO going crazy!!!	7/23/2007
Q: I have had two laps and they have found that I have IC and IBS. I did the lupron I loved it the only ... A: You most certainly do not sound like a baby! I can attest to that same level of pain, throughout my ...
endometriosis..	7/18/2007
Q: my name is Jess and im 17 years old. i have a huge feeling i may be suffering from endometriosis..i ... A: Well you sound very much like me at that age. I too had horrifying cramping, pain, bloating, ...
endometriosis	7/16/2007
Q: I am on my second shot of the 3 month injections of Lupron. I was fine one day and the next I ... A: I have never heard of that type of reaction to Lupron. Normal side effects are dizziness, nausea, ...
Endo/HRT/Bloating	7/7/2007
Q: I am in my late forties, have had a hysterectomy, and take the HRT. My question is, seeing as you ... A: Yes, it did happen to me, I had the bloating and water retention after about 10 years of being on ...
3 years after hysterectomy and in pain	7/2/2007
Q: I had a full hysterectomy about 4 yrs ago and recently (about 3mo) started having the same pain that ... A: I have recently heard this same thing from other women that have also had a hysterectomy...Odd? And ...
endometriosis	6/22/2007
Q: i have been having serious pains in my abdomen until recently my doc told me that i had ... A: Well I had the same procedure done and was also on the BC pill and it worked fantastic for me...for ...
is this endometriosis?	6/11/2007
Q: I will try not to make this too long but would really appreciate any advice you could give me as the ... A: Well thank you so much for taking the time to get back to me.And I am relieved that you are ...
is this endometriosis?	6/11/2007
Q: I will try not to make this too long but would really appreciate any advice you could give me as the ... A: I am glad you are seeing a doctor this evening. And I agree with you on the meds your doctor wants ...
is this endometriosis?	6/11/2007
Q: I will try not to make this too long but would really appreciate any advice you could give me as the ... A: Good Morning, Well endo comes in several packages...it can cause many many different symptoms ...
Pelvic Pain, Abdominal Swelling	6/4/2007
Q: The doctors are pretty sure I have endometrosis. I've had two cystectomies in the past year. The ... A: I totally understand your frustration...and I would bet my next paycheck that you have an extreme ...
endo	5/17/2007
Q: i havent yet been diagnosed with endo but am awaiting my lap. my doctor said that my symptoms might ... A: It sure does sound like endo. I exp much the same symptoms. I always had the constant pain, alot in ...
Endo and pregnancy	4/25/2007
Q: I will not write my whole story, but this is it in a nutshell: Lap and D & C found ovarian cysts, ... A: If you can find an Ob/gyn that specializes in Endo and Fertility, as they usually go hand in hand. ...
Endo and pregnancy	4/25/2007
Q: I will not write my whole story, but this is it in a nutshell: Lap and D & C found ovarian cysts, ... A: Firstly...I hope your doctor understands how badly you feel!!! I have had all the same and tried all ...
doesnt feel right	4/24/2007
Q: i have endo and am pregnant, ive been pregnant before but this one doesnt feel right, the docs say ... A: Well, firstly, I would maybe try another doctor. Endo should not cause a problem with your ...
on endo	4/2/2007
Q: i was diagnose with endometrioma on may right ovary. i am taking ladogal, twice a day. my ob ... A: What sort of surgery?? Do you mean, a relatively minor surgery to correct your right ovary? Or a ...
on endo	4/2/2007
Q: i was diagnose with endometrioma on may right ovary. i am taking ladogal, twice a day. my ob ... A: I have heard good and bad things about Lupron...I belonged to an Endo group where many of the girls ...
Want to know I have Endo	3/23/2007
Q: I got my period when I was 9 years old. For as long as I can remember, they were always very ... A: Sorry I am so late in responding, I have been working long hours lately. The first thing I ...
Endometroisis	2/5/2007
Q: I was diagnoised with endometriosis in Aug '05. What are my chances of getting pregnant? How often ... A: I am sorry to hear that you have had the worry so many nights about this disease. Endo is ongoing ...
ENDO treatment side effects	1/10/2007
Q: I'm 27 and was just diagnosed with endo. and also told that one of my tubes was blocked. The doctor ... A: Usually I am not too wild about Lupron, but because of your present situation...I think its probably ...
Havind Children and Endo	1/10/2007
Q: My husband and I are ready to start trying to have our first child. I have Endo, have had since I ... A: Good Morning Myra, I'm not a doctor but endo women can get pregnant, it just takes alittle ...
moments of great frustration	1/9/2007
Q: Call me Allyn. I am 25. Periods have been painful for me since I was twelve. I know that I have ... A: I totally understand your frustration...I felt the same years ago when I was trying to explain to ...
diaphragmatic endometriosis	1/9/2007
Q: I have never used one of these things before so I hope I am able to get back to this site to find ... A: I am sorry you have had to go thru all of this! The Lap procedure is an exploratory surgery designed ...
Need An Opinion	12/4/2006
Q: I have been diagnosed with endo since I was 14/15 years old, I am 21 now. I have been taking birth ... A: I can so relate to how you feel...I was diagnosed with endo at 25 and I am now 50...and still have ...
endo	12/1/2006
Q: I'm the bad patient because I've tried Anaprox (first med from a doc), naprosyn (I know, the same ... A: Oh my, what a shame...Do you presently see a specialist (Endo/Fertility) doctor? There is some help ...
endo	11/30/2006
Q: I have had terrible periods since I was 14 (vomiting, painful BMs, heavy bleeding, etc), I was put ... A: Oh my goodness...your past sounds identical to mine! I did the horrible cramping, vomiting (ruptured ...
endo and abnormal bleeding	11/19/2006
Q: I'm 47 years old and was diagnosed with endometriosis at about 26 years of age. I have had multiple ... A: Your history so very closley mimicks my own at this time. I too was diagnosed in my 20's, and have ...
really worried	11/16/2006
Q: I have a history of irregular periods. When I get it, they are not excessively heavy. I had not ... A: Have you been formally diagnosed with Endo? It does mimick endo. My periods were also, always ...
endometrial cyct	11/9/2006
Q: If I have an endometrial cyst big then 0.5 inch must be removed ? It is possible to have cancer? ... A: I am not a doctor, but I would choose to have it removed and normally they are not cancerous. Cysts ...
No Sex With Endo	11/2/2006
Q: Please let me introduce myself...my name is Angie and am also an expert for Endo on this site. I ... A: I just got a message via this website, that you had not rec'd my email answer to your comments. I ...
i have pains in my ovaries	10/17/2006
Q: well i little girl was born on july 20th 2005. i bleed for two weeks after having her then stop well ... A: I just got this question on my computer as a "new" question, so I hope it wasn't sent earlier and ...
Endo and pregnany	10/13/2006
Q: However I am concerned with some of the medical conditions I have faced. I had endo when I was 16 ... A: Well congratulations! I am thrilled for you! Yes, us endo women can have a hard time ...
endometriomas or chocolate cysts	10/2/2006
Q: I have been diagnosed with endo for many years and suffer very much. In the last 2.5 years I have ... A: I am not familiaar with GNRH? However, I would definitely go to another doctor, specifically an ...
Crazy symptoms!	9/19/2006
Q: I have currently been ttc with my husband for 2 years now. Reacently I have been having severe ... A: Well, you do sound endo-like as far as the symptoms. The abnormal periods sporadic bleeding are ...
lupron	9/13/2006
Q: i just received my first dose of depo lupron. However, i regret taking it! The side effects are ... A: I know there are alot of crazy side effects with Lupron...and have heard alot of women on this ...
Hot Flushes	9/12/2006
Q: I have endo and am always experiencing hot and clod flushes it is becoming unbearable im having to ... A: I have had endo since I was 13 and diagnosed at age 25...I have always had those hot and cold ...
Endometriosis returns after Hysterectomy	9/12/2006
Q: I was 25 when I had to have a full hysterectomy due to endometriosis. My OBGYN at the time said it ... A: Good question! I also, always thought that once the affected organs were removed, that it was all ...
Possible endo or simply fibroids?	9/7/2006
Q: I am 31. I have no children. In 2000 I had a grapefruit-sized cyst removed from my right ovary. ... A: For your first question, yes endo could now be present! All your symptoms sound like that. The ...
Mother-In-Law Nightmare	9/6/2006
Q: I am 24 years old and have been in tremendous pain for about 10 years. I went to many doctors and ... A: Boy I feel for you. I wish I had a nickel for every person that said to me, oh just take an aspirin ...
endomitriosis & tubal ligation	8/30/2006
Q: I was diagnosed with endomitriosis 10 years ago and had my first of 3 lap's. I started having ... A: It's too bad your husband doesn't understand what you're going thru. I know, because I've been ...
endometriosis of the diaphragm	8/26/2006
Q: I'm just wondering if you have experienced diaphragmatic endometriosis or may be able to connect me ... A: Very well written letter and I understand your position. Your doctor really does sound like he in on ...
Could this be the answer???	8/13/2006
Q: For 2 years now i have been having inestigations into kidney/bladder pain a few UTIs that were hard ... A: You are correct on all of the above! All of your symptoms certainly sound like endo. Endo can creep ...
Help	8/8/2006
Q: My doctor told me that It was my body trying to adjust to the b/c .The other symtoms I had was ... A: Wow, that's interesting. The reason I had to get off of the BC pills, was that I began to have ...
Help	8/8/2006
Q: I am 22 years old and I was daginosed with endo when I was twenty. My question is....Does birth ... A: Well, I've never heard that the BC pill causes pain in the stomach. I was on the pill for years and ...
Bizarre symptoms	8/5/2006
Q: I have these strange "attacks" if you will. I have had these for years. I haven't went to a Dr ... A: Well I agree with the other women, it does sound like endo related symptoms. I too, have had the ...
endometriosis/heavy bleeding	7/8/2006
Q: I have been charting my cycles for 37 months and for about 2 years we have been trying to become ... A: Yes, based on your symptoms, it does sound like endo...and yes a lap is the only way to truly ...
endometriosis/heavy bleeding	7/7/2006
Q: I have been charting my cycles for 37 months and for about 2 years we have been trying to become ... A: Listening to your symptoms are like looking back on my own life with endo.Firstly, your spotting and ...
Endo and pregnancy	6/29/2006
Q: Right now I am on the pills and at 16wks I will start the injections. I am still on partial bed ... A: Well I am really glad to hear that you're taking it easy but how about that employer of yours? I'd ...
Endo and pregnancy	6/27/2006
Q: I saw the specialist and he agreed with my doctor that in rare cases the hormones can cause it to ... A: I am glad you got advise from your doctor but I am sorry you still are not feeling well. I am also ...
Endo and pregnancy	6/17/2006
Q: I am almost 10wks pregnant and I was diagnosed with endometriosis about 4 yrs ago. I was doing okay ... A: I am sorry you are having problems with pain associated with your pregnancy. I would think that the ...
Mild endo pain	6/13/2006
Q: I am 21 yrs old. I have never had painful periods and I barely even have cramps. Within the last ... A: I would look into a lap procedure just to verify what your doctor suspects. Endo is such a strange ...
endo pregnancy	6/1/2006
Q: . I am 20 years old and have not been actually diagnosed with endo., but my physcian is pretty sure ... A: It might be a good idea to just wait on trying to get pregnant before the lap. Just from the ...
endo pregnancy	5/31/2006
Q: . I am 20 years old and have not been actually diagnosed with endo., but my physcian is pretty sure ... A: I am sorry you may have endo...your doctor is probably correct in his supiscions. What type of ...
Test results	5/9/2006
Q: I wrote to you a few weeks ago asking if you thought I had endo. About a week later, I had a ... A: Well don't worry yourself to death...if the results were that terrible, they would never make you ...
Have I got endo?	4/27/2006
Q: My periods have been getting gradually worse, pain wise, over the past year. I came off the pill ... A: Well it is good that you sought medical attention for your pain.Your symptoms do sound like endo but ...
Endo Research, Massage and other non medical pain relief methods	3/28/2006
Q: I apologize in advance if this is a bit long. My name is Jean-Francois and I am currently a student ... A: I have often heard that massage therapy can greatly aid in the relief of monthly pain, however, I ...
please help	3/15/2006
Q: Basically my periods started when I was 13 and I started having a period with just two week gaps in ... A: Wow, I believe you have been passed around the medical block! You sound very much like me, starting ...
Endo and my moods	2/16/2006
Q: I was diagnosed with endo 2 years ago and I am so tired all the time I have my days where I can ... A: I know exactly how you feel...and yes that is, unfortunately, what endo can do to you...the ...
Do I have endo too?	1/20/2006
Q: I was looking on internet for more information about endo and found an answer to one of questions ... A: IT SURE SOUNDS LIKE YOU HAVE ENDO...BUT YES, IT IS TRUE, YOU NEED TO HAVE A LAPOROSCOPY TO BE 100% ...
Endometriosis	12/13/2005
Q: but for about this last year they have been horrible. I am now passing clots and can hardly stand ... A: You may very well have endo. The symptoms are bloating, aches and pains, incredible crampng, nausea ...
Endo	8/5/2005
Q: I have been to my Gyn, but cannot afford the next test right now. He thinks it might be Endo, but ... A: MOST CERTAINLY CAN ENDO ENTER OTHER AREAS OF YOUR BODY AND AT ANY TIME. THERE WAS A RECENT ARTICLE ...
endo	7/22/2005
Q: what do you do for the pain? my dr. put me on levora b.c.pills everyday, and it seems to have ... A: THE PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH ENDO COMES IN MANY DIFFERENT FORMS AND SEVERITY LEVELS...I WAS ON THE PILL ...
what do you think	7/22/2005
Q: I am a 30 year old female that when I would have my periods I would have extreme pain at the onset ... A: I WAS DIAGNOSED AT AGE 25 WITH ENDO. I ALSO HAD A BIOPSY WHICH IS A PROCEDURE WHERE THEY TAKE TISSUE ...
Pain after hysterectomy/menopause	5/26/2005
Q: ------------------------- Dear Martha: Thank you for your prompt response. How often does your ... A: THE ENDO GROUP I BELONG TO MEETS EVERY MONTH. I HAVE TO ADMIT, I HAVE MISED THE LAST 2 MEETINGS. OUR ...
Pain after hysterectomy/menopause	5/25/2005
Q: I am 38 years old. I have had 8 surgeries for endo. 5 laparoscopies, 3 laparotomies and a total ... A: MY GOODNESS, YOU HAVE CERTAINLY BEEN THRU IT ALL!I AM SURPIRSED TO HEAR THAT AFTER A HYSTERECTOMY, ...
do i have it?	2/3/2005
Q: i was just writing to ask , how do i know i have it , i mean iam concerned , cause i have some ... A: WELL, ONE THING IS FOR SURE, ENDO CAN DO SOME STRANGE THINGS. THE BEST THING TO DO IS GO AND SEE ...
Lupron Depot	11/28/2004
Q: I have just been prescribed Lupron and I was wondering if you know anything about this drug. Any ... A: Hi there. I am not totally familiar with Lupron...I am presently in an Endo Support group where the ...
Hysterectomy or no?	9/16/2004
Q: I'm 23 and have endometriosis, fibromyalgia, and am soon going to find out about my fibroid ... A: WOW, YOU CERTAINLY HAVE ALOT ON YOUR PLATE. MY FIRST REACTION TO YOUR PROBLEMS, AND THIS IS ONLY MY ...
Endo & Infertility	9/8/2004
Q: Ms. Russell, Like you, I have had severe unexplained pelvic pain since I was 11 yrs. old. I am now ... A: WOW, YOU'VE REALLY BEEN THRU THE WRINGER WITH THIS STUFF! THE LAPOROSCOPY (ALL OF THEM) SHOULD HAVE ...
Mom with endo!!	8/5/2004
Q: Well my mom has had endo just about as long as you have. She has had it removed once but I know that ... A: HOPE I'M NOT TOO LATE TO ANSWER, FOR SOME REASON MY SYSTEM WOULD NOT ALLOW ME TO OPEN UP YOUR ...
endometriosis	5/18/2004
Q: I do have endometriosis and lately during my periods I experience bruising in the ovary area of my ... A: WOW, I HAVE NEVER HEARD OF THAT SYMPTOM...I HAVE HAD VERY TENDER AREAS ABOUT MY OVARIES FROM TIME TO ...
do i have endo?	4/22/2004
Q: well about a month ago I has started to spot like I was about to start my period like normal three ... A: I KNOW THAT ANTICIPATION OF NOT KNOWING. BUT THE ONLY WAY TO SEE IF YOU HAVE ENDO IS TO GET TO A ...
Birth Control	4/9/2004
Q: I am sorry to read about your own problems with endo. I hope you are doing well... I've had severe ... A: WELL, BIRTH CONTROL WAS MY HERO FOR ABOUT 15 YEARS...YES, THE BIRTH CONTROL PILL IS WONDERFUL FOR ...
endometriossis	3/20/2004
Q: I have been in the er twice in the last 5 days. I have been bleeding for 19 days.it is not just ... A: GOOD THING YOU HAVE AN APPT MONDAY...I STARTED THAT SAME BEHAVIOR AT THE AGE OF 38 OR SO...THE ...
newly diagnosed	11/20/2003
Q: Ma'am~ I ran across your profile and wondered if maybe you could help. After about a year of ... A: I NEVER HAD MY ENDO PROGRESS TO ANYWHERE ELSE IN MY BODY LIKE THE BLADDER...BUT, I TOO WAS ON DEPO ...
what do i do now....	10/19/2003
Q: What are your thoughts on skipping all of these crazy medical treatments (lupron ETC.) and just ... A: I DON'T KNOW HOW OLD YOU ARE OR IF YOU PLAN TO HAVE A FAMILY...BUT I CAN TELL YOU THIS...THE SAME ...
Endometriosis	8/8/2003
Q: Did you ever experience abdominal swelling? I hurt the worst when I first get out of bed every ... A: YES, I HAVE EXPERIENCED ABDOMINAL SWELLING FOR MOST OF MY LIFE WITH ENDO. ARE YOU SEEING A GOOD ...
endo	5/12/2003
Q: mrs. martha im wanting to know about endo because my gyno thinks i might have it i have been ... A: BOY YOU SOUND ALOT LIKE I WAS AT YOUR AGE...I EXPERIENCED SEVERE PAINS NEARLY ALL MONTH LONG AND ...

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