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[confused_one]

Hi ladies,

i'm in a very emotional state. i've had a lap, d&c and dye done on Wed. Talked to my gyno told and he said "you have endo" ... please come in next week to talk to me ... i was balling to say the least. all i think about it not being able to have a child ... at first my thoughts were if it happens it happens, but i think i was fooling myself because i really want at least one.

i really need some encouragement ladies as I'm sitting here and crying

thanks

 

[Kiki09]

I know you must feel like you have hit a wall right now but, there are lots of success stories with endo, dont give up, it can and will happen, you just need a little extra help maybe, I dont have endo, but I do have pcos and under active thyroid both of which scared me when I was first diagnosed re chance of getting pregnant, but it just means we have to try that bit harder and wait that bit longer...

dont lose hope, its just one of lifes little tests, and one you can win..

 

[Bumber]

Hey Confused

Im so sorry your going through this. It rubbish to say the least. I have stage three endo diagnosed in 2005 after years of suffering. Endo is diagnosed in stages with one being the mildest and four being the worst.

My sister has severe endo and she has natural twins. I know of lots of success stories. Lots and lots. i may not be one of them yet but I am positive that I will be. If you want to talk PM me.

Bumber xx

 

[tansey]

Sorry you are going through this
- see my siggie

 

[CurlySue]

I have it too. There are varying levels of Endo but all levels can be treated if affecting fertility.

 

[HevTT]

I'm sorry you have hit such a low point....I know exactly how you feel

I've been diagnosed with PCOS, stage 4 endo, a huge (!) cyst on my right ovary and my right ovary is adhered to my bowel but I refuse to give up hope. I am scheduled to have the cyst removed and the bowel/ovary separated in November. While they are there they are going to zap as much of the endo as they can. To say the least, I am scared stiff of the op (I keep thinking of the worst scenarios) but I know I have to go through it - not only to improve my fertility chances but also to improve my quality of life.

I have come to terms with the fact that we'll need a little bit of help in the baby making department and we know that our treatment will start sometime next year. Meanwhile, I can't help wondering/wishing it to happen naturally - you never know. Suddenly there is less pressure and I supose I have accepted things....it took a while tho and even now I still have low days.

Having endo does not automatically write you off as a mother...it just means you might need a little more help.

<huge hugs>
Hev x

 

[confused_one]

HevTT, thank you so much for being so encouraging. Ladies, I'm so happy that I expressed my sad feelings ... I was an emotional wreck and without all your support, I think I would have broken down. So thanks a million for raising my spirits.

I guess I just have to wait until next week when I go see my gyno to determine what stage and where we go from here. I was honest with my hubby that I want at least one child. He said that if it doesn't happen we shouldn't worry ... why can men just say it and not worry about it like us???

 

[BizyBee]

 

[Rach27]

I had stage II endo and I'm pregnant!! I had surgery to remove it last Novemeber and I got PG naturally 7 months later (after almost 4 years ttc). My best friend had exactly the same story. Only difference is she had laser surgery and I had mine excised.

Don't give up hope - I'm living proof not to!!!

 

[confused_one]

Rach27 .. CONGRATS to you!!!! you are truly an encouraging story. I'm going to talk to the dr this week ... and will get an understanding of where I stand.

How far along are your Rach27?

 

[NeyNey]

Hi Hun, sorry to hear you have Endo. Although it is treatable, try to focus on that. Your Gyno may have removed some during your Lap. Hopefully you'll be back on track soon enough

 

[Rach27]

Rach27 .. CONGRATS to you!!!! you are truly an encouraging story. I'm going to talk to the dr this week ... and will get an understanding of where I stand.

How far along are your Rach27?

I am 4 months today

You'll get there. Don't give up!!!

 

[puppymom32]

Or it could always not been something affecting your fertlity. I too have mild endo and my dr diagnosed it with my Lap but determined that it wasnt enough to cause fertility issues so she just left it and she said removing may cause more harm than good. FXX it all works out. I know its hard but dont give up hope.

 

[confused_one]

Rach27 Congrats!!!! wishing you a very happy and healthy pregnancy

 

[Starbright]

(((hugs))) sorry you've been feeling so low
I'm an endo lady too and through some of the endo forums i've heard quite a few success stories, so please don't give up hope

xxx

 

[reallyready]

Wow, we should start an endo club on here.

A lot do get pregnant after lap or with ivf.

Let's all keep our hope lifted together.

We can get there!!!

 

[wishn2Bmom]

There already was an endo group in the buddies section! It has gone kind of quiet of late though.

AND go to LADY BEE's journal (she has moved over to first tri!!!)
She has severe endo and was treating it homeopathically and with diet. Poor woman tried for 7 years and just 7 weeks ago went got herself knocked up!
It was SO exciting. She is a really wonderful lady and is very well educated on endo. If you want some encouragement or would like to know more about the condition, she your lady!!!