hormone injection treatment for endometriosis?
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Hi
I recently had a laproscopy to remove an ovarian cyst which was caused by endometriosis. When inside they discovered more endometriosis which was taken away then and there.
I have never had problems with my periods - not too much pain and regular ever since I started. But I've been admitted to a & e twice with severe abdominal pelvic pain which is how the cyst eventually got diagnosed.
Now I have been told to have the hormone injections which temporarily induce the menopause with all the side effects that entails for three months followed by continuous use of the pill. Has anyone had this treatment? Would you recommend it? I really don't want the side effects of the menopause as I'm already on medication for depression. Also I am 40 and I haven't had children although I'd like to so I want to preserve my fertility. I know time is running out and the doctor said my age is more of a factor than the endometriosis. Is the hormone treatment just to relieve pain? Because I think I was only in pain from the cyst so as that's gone should I wait to see the operation has worked in that respect before the hormone treatment? Or will the injections prevent the possibility of the endometriosis coming back?
I don't want to start this quite invasive treatment without all the options as it's kind of been presented to me as a fact and I'd like to know what my options are.
Any advice would be gratefully received!
Thanks x
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Good luck with all your treatment and good luck when you start trying for a baby. All the best xx
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