I was diagnosed with Endo during my first operation for Poly-cystic Ovarian Syndrome. My doctor was treating my infertility and thought that removing the clusters of cysts from my ovaries would help with my infertility. During the procedure, my doctor found my severe Endometriosis. Needless to say I was devastated! Most women I knew that suffered from the disease we also infertile. I wanted another baby badly and thought that is was the end of my dream. After recovering from that surgery, I started going to Bay State Hospital to undergo IVF (In vitro Fertilisation)
Well, I am happy to say that I was able to conceive with the help of the professionals at Bay State Hospital. My fourteen month old baby is a true blessing. But he did not come to us easily, I had to undergo another operation! This time I had to have my fallopian tubes removed. They were so damaged from the Endo that fluid was getting into my uterus. Once the tubes were removed, the one egg that was able to be frozen from my egg extraction was implanted in to my uterus. It took! There was only a 20-25% chance this egg would survive but I was hopeful. The idea of going through the process that leads up to the egg extraction and the actual procedure was overwhelming at best. I would do it again but would much rather not have to deal with the hormones shots and other meds that made me feel very moody and "not myself".
Now I am facing a hysterectomy in the near future. The pain from the Endo is too much to bear. More on that at a later time. Please share your stories with me and my future blog followers. As Endo sufferers or supporters of folks with Endo I want to hear from you!
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