<b>I've been meaning to post to your thread for a few days; however, my boxer puppy chewed up my laptop cord. I had to get a new one!</b>
Joy,
I can't really offer much advice (yet), but my lapraoscopy is scheduled for this Wednesday.
Endometriosis is genetically-linked in most cases. Also women that have a history of it within their families usually have a more aggressive form of the disease than their counterparts.
So far, my GYN is looking at my CF and possible endo as two separate issues. I also DO have adhesions and scar tissue due to prior abdominal surgeries. The endo diagnosis would be a new twist, plus it runs HIGH in my family.
As far as Lupron is concerned, it suppress the endo from growing back. Lupron is fine if you are not trying to conceive because it also stops your periods and ovulation from taking place. HOWEVER, many women report that it takes them up to 12 MONTHS to get their periods again BEFORE they can even start to try to conceive. For this reason, many women choose the birth control pill because most women have periods with ovulation return within only a few months! It really depends on what your long-term goals are.
So far my doctor is only focusing on my upcoming surgery for some answers. There has been no mention of pills, shots, or anything else.
The ONLY way to really get rid of endo is by means of a hysterectomy. PERIOD. I have already accepted that. Both my aunts had hysterectomies by the age of 29! I'm already 26. They both had Stage 4 with tons of it around other organs. They had to have some colon removed, and one also lost her appendix.
I intend to try for 6 months after the lap. Maybe 9 months...We'll see. After that, I really have no desire to remain on pills or shots to suppress the regrow of endo. I'm slowly accepting what seems the inevitable for me. Trying to conceive has been nothing but an uphill battle for me for just under 3 years now with no success. It's becoming joyless...Plus, lots of friends on this site and not have been pregnant and delivered yet I still stand. Heck, they are even ready for Round 2...There is only so much someone can take!!!
Basically, the older you get with endo the lesser your chances...My one aunt was a 'wild child'. She had two kids by the age of 22! Then, she got pregnant with a third a few years later only to miscarry and have surgery. My second aunt waited until she was 28 to have children. She was unable to have any...