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courtnorg

Updated 1y ago

Need advice on birth control options

I have tried 8 different birth control pills, two depo shots, two different types of birth control patches, the mirena IUD and even try to round of antibiotics to make sure I didn't have an infection that was undetected. Nothing has helped my pain or my cycle I've been on my cycle for over 10 months (non stop bleeding). Now my Obgyn is telling me she thinks my only option is ablation surgery or laparoscopy. My insurance will only covers ablation surgery but I have been told it's not that great of a surgery. Does anyone have suggestions or ideas?

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moonchild32

My obgyn perscribed orlissa, its specifically for dealing with endo

Purrtle

I've done some research and Endo isn't necessarily from the uterus. It can show up in amab and can affect them too. The surgery only helps a few but doesn't always help. If your Endo is extreme it might be an option but it all depends on what your situation is and what you are willing to do. I hope this helps and that you'll find the treatment you need!

chickybones

No meds have helped me so I think I'm just going to get a hysterectomy

Lola808

I’m in that boat with you. I had surgery 4 years ago to remove fibroids and endo. And here I am again. At least with a hysterectomy I won’t get the fibroids anymore.

Smoores

When I had my surgery, I had endometriosis on my bladder, appendix, outside lining of my uterus, exterior of my Fallopian tubes and ovaries…It was such a mess inside. I would recommend surgery if you’re bleeding that much. I got to a point where I felt like I was going to die. I had fake bladder infections due to the swelling on my bladder and I was in the hospital every weekend getting CT scans because they thought I had appendicitis but I didn’t. I felt 💯 times better after the surgery and I’m going on 3 years of very little endo pain

KarateGirli

Nancy Nook on FB. Also do not settle for ablation.. only do excision. Ablation is a wasted procedure

Barrfamily

If my bleeding and blood clots don’t stop after birth control after a month I have to get surgery where they flush it out

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