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You had surgery to remove your endometriosis if you stop Depo-Provera and not go on any other conterceptive will your endometriosis worsen?
It may come back. Your pain may be less, more, or the same. Check out the Endometriosis Association at endometriosisassn.org and Mary Lou Ballweg's book, Endometriosis: The Complete Reference for Taking Charge of Your Health for more info.Good luck!
What Is endometriosis-?
Endometrial tissue lines the uterus. Each month, in tune with the menstrual cycle, the endometrial tissue thickens and is shed during menstruation. If you have endometriosis, it means that the same kind of tissue that lines your uterus is also growing in other parts of your body, usually in the abdomen. This can cause scar tissue to build up around your organs. Endometriosis may cause severe pain and abnormal bleeding, usually around the time of your period. Pain during intercourse is another common symptom. However, it is possible to have endometriosis and not have any symptoms. Endometriosis is a leading cause of infertility(inability to get pregnant). Often it is not diagnosed until a woman has trouble getting pregnant.
What are the dangers of endometriosis?
Endometriosis may lead to internal bleeding, breakdown of the blood and tissue from lesions and inflammations. Eventually, this can cause pain, infertility, scar tissue formation, adhesions and many other problems. You can always find more information related to Endometriosis on the link provided below. Hope i have answered ur query.
Is endometriosis hereditary?
There are various proposed theories about the aetiology of endometriosis. Dr Stephen Kennedy of Oxford University has an interest in genetic endometriosis research. There does seem to be evidence that for some families, endometriosis is hereditary for first degree relatives and that it may be more symptomatic in the second family member.
You had laparscopy surgery and you were told that you had a very severe case of Endometriosis Will you ever be able to conceive?
Every situation is completely unique. It is very possible that you are still able to conceive, though it may be more difficult and you may find help through fertility treatments. Although endometriosis can impede fertility, it's not 100% cut and dry, regardless of which stage you have.
Is Interstitial Cystitis an autoimmune disease?
According to a research team from the Endometriosis Association in Milwaukee, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development in Bethesda Maryland, and the School of Public Health and Health Services at George Washington University in Washington D.C., there is a strong association between endometriosis and autoimmune disease, as well as allergies and other conditions.The autoimmune diseases systemic lupus erythematosis, Sjogren's Syndrome, rheumatoid arthritis and multiple sclerosis all occurred more frequently in women with endometriosis. Allergies occurred in 61% of the endometriosis sufferers studied (compared to 18% of the general U.S. population), and asthma and eczema were more common.Other immune dysfunctions were more common. Fore example, chronic fatigue syndrome was more than a hundred times more common in those with endometriosis than in the general female U.S. population.There is a genetic component to endometriosis, making it more common in those with a family history.The suggestion is that it is an autoimmune disease but as yet there is no definitive proof.
Is Lupron an effective treatment for endometriosis?
There are basically 3 ways to cure Endometriosis. They are: Pain Medication, Hormonal Therapy and Surgery. Lupron falls under Hormonal Therapy. There's no special cure for Endometriosis but, these are the methods to reduce and relieve the pain symptoms. Check out the below mentioned link for more information on Endometriosis Treatment. Hope i have answered your question.
What causes abdomen cramps and low back cramps?
If not during your period, cramps in your lower back and stomach can be just a sign of constipation or other digestive issues. If you are talking about during your period, and the cramps are debilitating, you may want to find out if you have endometriosis. Go to the Endometriosis Association's website at EndometriosisAssn.org or to Mary Lou Ballweg's book, Endometriosis: The Complete Reference for Takint Charge of Your Health for more information.
What causes menstrual cramps during exercise?
Endometriosis was the culprit in my case. I am now 24, but ever since high school I experienced severe cramps during exercise. Eventually other symptoms led me to several doctors, and finally a diagnosis of endometriosis was made. (Finally, after I researched my symptoms and suggested this to a fertility specialist.) I had a laparoscopy to remove the endometriosis adhesions and a non-endo related ovarian cyst. However, endometriosis grows back quickly, and the cramps during exercise also returned. I regulate the disease with oral contraceptives. Research endometriosis and speak with your gynecologist if you suspect this might be your problem. If you do have endo, it is imperative to control it with birth control pills. Of course, consult your gynecologist for all medically relevant action.
Does age affect the severity of endometriosis?
Your risk of endometriosis is higher if: You are between puberty and menopause (around age 50). After estrogen levels drop at menopause, your risk disappears. Your mother or sister has or had endometriosis. This makes it more likely you will have severe symptoms. This risk seems to be passed on by the mother. Your menstrual cycles are less than 28 days. Your menstrual flow is longer than 7 days. You started menstruation before age 12. You have never been pregnant. Your uterus, cervix, or vagina has an abnormal shape that blocks or slows menstrual flow.
What are the other two degrees of comparison of 'severe'?
Severe can form degrees in the usual way, severer and severest. Since this can be a bit awkward to actually pronounce, I would be tempted to use the alternative version, which is more severe or most severe.
Can you have endometriosis after a hysterectomy?
Unfortunately, yes--especially if you started hormone replacement therapy right away. (Sometimes delaying hormone treatments for six months or more keeps the endo from returning.) Check the Endometriosis Association's website at EndometriosisAssn.org and Mary Lou Ballweg's book, Endometriosis: The Complete Reference For Taking Charge of Your Health, for more information.Good luck!
