Endometriosis Support Group

yes, we are all different and you must almost experiment with yourself to see what works for you. In my case it didn't.

I would agree on the point that BCP does not stop or get rid of Endo, however you also have to realize that "BCP" encompasses a TON of different hormonal combinations. Thus, you're putting hundreds of drugs into one category. Heck, there are even "generations" of BCP, with the changes they have made over the years.

Yes, nothing cures/stops endo, we can only hope one of these things reacts favoritively with our individual body chemistry and endo. I am personally a Lupron-lover (worked with my doc to keep me on it for over a year before) who had problems with BCP pre-endo diagnosis.

Once again, there is no sure-fire way for any of us women to slow/stop/cure our endo. BCP, Lupron, Excision, Pregnancy, Hystorectomy, and Menopause all may work for some and not for others. *hugs* to everyone as you work to find what works for your body!

BCP (usually) contains estrogen, so it can even aggravate your endo depending on how sensitive you are to it.

I also think that it's a myth that BCP "works" for the majority of people. I seemed to get worse with every new pill, that was before I knew. Now I "just say no" to BCP treatment.

Although, it does work for some people. So if it works for some, it's worth trying once or twice. If you can't afford other treatment, it could be the way to go if you respond well to it. IMO, it's not a real long-term solution.

My doctor told me that BCP, Provera etc was a pretty "old school" way to treat it (he started being a gyn in 1972, so I believe him on that because he's pretty old school too *wink* ). He was pretty iffy on Lupron too, he thought that other GNRh Agonists worked better.