PCOS/Endometriosis/Hysterectomy

[beautiful1096.livejournal.com]

I just underwent a laproscopic hysteroscopy and have been diagnosed with PCOS and endometriosis. I have debilitating cramps all month long and my quality of life has just gotten increasingly worse. I have gone all of the traditional routes of treatment, Mirena IUD, birth control pills and nothing has worked. My OB/GYN is suggesting our next course of treatment would be a hysterectomy.

I was wondering if anyone has undergone alternative forms of treatment in lieu of undergoing a hysterectomy. I am 33 and the idea of loosing my uterus is terrifying at this moment.

TIA

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[beautiful1096.livejournal.com]

I underwent a Pelvic laparoscopy yesterday to remove adhesions that were present. My issue is both the PCOS and the endo. I have 3 children and my fiance had a vasectomy 18 month ago. We are more than certain that we are done having children.

I have a horrible reaction to BCP so they are not a treatment option for me. I had a Mirena for 5 years which seemed to keep the endo at bay but i did notice my PCOS symptoms worsening. My Mirena was removed and replaced this past April and everything flared up horribly despite the absence of my period. I had it removed in October.

We are wanting to stay away from the side effects of progesterone as my weight has increased due to the PCOS and I suffer from PTSD and have pretty severe anxiety which is all assisted with mediation.

[archangelbeth]

Ahhh. Okay, I can see why the provider made that suggestion, now. Sorry I mis-understood your situation! If the Depo Lupron and nafarelin acetate aren't an option, then I don't really have any other suggestions, I fear. O:( I hope that you can get some useful data from other VPers!