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Old Oct 24, 2010, 02:41 PM
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I have endometriosis, diagnosed 23 years ago and know many people with it. There have been many treatments over the years for me, some successful and some not so, but lots of options now to manage it. This did not used to be the case. There is no cure unfortunately yet and pregnancy is not a cure, in case someone tells you that.

I highly recommend the book on endo by Susan Lark (can't think of the title and am not home either at the moment to look it up.) It provides a great explanation of endo and helpful techniques to manage it: from holistic, exercises for symptom relief, and medication therapy. There are newer treatments since it was published to add to it but a good place to start. Was a saving grace for me in the beginning and still is helpful, still use many of the techniques to this day.

Pregnancy is far from being out of the question. Fertility can be a factor and depending on how severe the illness and the adhesions are from your implants, can affect carrying to term. However there are things to do to help minimize this risk and if fertility is an issue, there is help there as well; talk to your doctor.

Endo has been the bane of my existence but have come to accept it now, with better meds, treatment options, and knowledge of it. I recommend educating yourself about it, the treatments, your body, and what works for you; oh, and get the Lark book, so helpful. Feel free to PM me meanwhile.

Hang in there, the right treatment is there for you to help you manage it.
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