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Close Endometriosis

Diagnosed at 19, now 27. Had 4 laperoscopies, 2 nerve/adhesion surgeries. Symptoms: constant pelvic pain/aches, severe cramps, heavy periods. Finally found a specialist that has worked wonders!

Treatments

Aygestin Somewhat Helpful

Worked for about 6 months after coming off Lupron. Then excessive breakthrough bleeding and cramping.

Extended-Cycle Birth Control Somewhat Helpful

Help was temporary...only worked for a few months before constant bleeding began.

Laser Surgery Not Working

Had done twice, only partial relief

Mirena Too Soon to Tell

Provera Not Working

Constant bleeding/spotting for entire treatment (6 months), accompanied by severe cramps (especially vaginal). Other side affects also undesirable.

Surgery Working / Worked

First two surgeries with general Gyn had minimal results. Recent surgery with endo specialist has had MAJOR results.

Lupron Somewhat Helpful

First round worthless had no addback treatment resulting in severe depression.Second time with addback was successful in stopping cycles and pain but side effects became intolerable by 1 year.