I had an u/s ordered by my GYN done earlier in the month, and it came back normal.
I go back to see my GYN tomorrow. I'm worried she might suggest I try Lupron first, instead of doing a lap. I've read some doctors do this. Does Lupron get rid of existing endo, or does it just prevent more from growing? Have any of you done Lupron instead of a lap - did it help? What if I really don't have endo, and I take this medication for no reason (the s/e don't sound very pleasant.)
I'm actually glad I see her tomorrow, because my pain has been pretty harsh the last couple of days. I've had a lot of spotting and af isn't due until next week. Yesterday evening, I had pain that I would liken to the early sensations during childbirth, so I am definitely concerned over what is going on with me.
I should have posted earlier, but hopefully someone will take a peak!
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Well, I had my appointment. My GYN wants me to take 3 packs of bcp consequetively (with no break) and then allow a week at the end of that period to allow for af. She wants to see if this will help the pain/spotting at all. I guess I'll give it a shot and see what happens.
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Hi Diamond!!! Sorry I have not written. I have been busy. No excuse though
I don't think the dr's plan is "out of the ordinary" - I was put on 3 mos of CBCP, but I was in so much pain after 2 mos and bleeding through it that it was decided I needed lap - immediately. It's good to have lap for diagnosis and for removing the endo, but if it can be controlled w/o surgery, it's a good option. However, if your pain does get better - you will still be curious and feel dependent on BCP. (That's the feeling I don't like at all!).
My dr says she likes to do Lupron after the lap. This is how she explained it to me: After I clean out the endo via lap, then you go on Lupron (or CBCP) (which doesn't allow the endo to grow/spread/cause damage). Lupron will extend this "remission" of endometriosis for a longer period than BCP (BCP only helps while on it). If you have lap, then do nothing (no BCP, no Lupron), your chances of it growing right back are high.
I'm doing Lupron b/c some women find that they have about a year of relief from Endometriosis from their 6 month treatment.
I'm glad your dr is aware of your concerns. Keep a journal and keep her up to date.
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Thanks Olivia. I guess we'll just play it by ear. I have a lot of questions, but they can only be answered if/when things occur, etc. I think my end option, if I do get around to doing the lap, would be to continue with the bcp instead of lupron. However, I would like to eventually stop bcp altogether, once I'm back at a healthy weight and lifestyle/maintenance...
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My Appointment tomorrow... 
