Lap today. Finally a diagnosis!

TraverseBride · January 2010

Stage 3 endo it is. It is on my bladder, left ovary and a couple of other places too. I am on Lupron depot for 3 months. We have our follow up appointment in two weeks to see where to go after our three month break. RE said there is a 30% chance that it will grow back after a year and a half.

Surgery went really well. I am not in too much pain thanks to the Vicodin! I am just tired and ready to sleep it off. Now I just need to google Lupron Depot to figure out exactly why I am taking it!

madelyn07 · January 2010

I'm glad your surgery went well! Hopefully you'll be able to put a great plan in place soon! Take care and rest up.

CarrieLiz · January 2010

So glad you finally have a diagnosis! Did you have any symptoms of endo?

yodasmistress · January 2010

Yay for finally getting an answer!

I *think* you're taking it to induce false menopause thereby decreasing estrogen production, which is what feeds endo. I *think*. But I could be wrong.

LCB34 · January 2010

yodasmistress:

Yay for finally getting an answer!

I *think* you're taking it to induce false menopause thereby decreasing estrogen production, which is what feeds endo. I *think*. But I could be wrong.

You are right Yoda.

It is pretty standard protocol after a lap where endo is discovered. I had to fight my OB to not start it as I was not a fan of some of the possible long term effects of the Lupron Depot.

hopefulmommy · January 2010

I'm glad you got a dx! Stay on that vicodin and feel better!

TraverseBride · January 2010

Yoda-you are right. It is a "medical menopause".

I really didn't have any symptoms. I did have heavier periods and pretty good cramping but it was only for one day. I did spot a little bit before starting AF which I guess is a sign. Other than that, nothing!