Besides the pain that it causes – many women are afraid that they no longer have the ability to have children. It is true that women with endometriosis have a more difficult time trying to bear and carry children – but it is not always impossible. Still the possibility of not knowing and waiting can be almost unbearable for women.

One of the best ways that women can deal with the knowledge of what they are going through is to talk with others about it. There are many support groups on the Internet and in many different countries that help to support these women. By talking with other women who are suffering from this problem you will be able to understand what the other is going through.

You will also be able to learn more information on how it is able to be treated, what can happen during this condition, and how it makes other women feel. Together you will be able to lean on each other and cope with the pain and hardships that are often associated with endometriosis.

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You will hear many horror stories about this medication and how hard it is to handle but as a person who knows, you can handle it. In truth, it does cause hot flashes, mood changes, and other menopausal type symptoms. It is not the easiest thing to take but it by far, is not the hardest either.

After your cycle of Lupron you should feel an extreme level of comfort that you did not feel prior to this step. In some cases, the disease can actaully go away for the most part forever but, in my case after about six months the disease began to grow back. Had I been ready at that point to have children, the opportunity could have very well been there but I was not ready. If you have child bearing issues and want children but the Endometriosis stops you, I would advise following the direction of your physcian and if this method is what he suggests, go for it. It very well may change the rest of your life.

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Unknown to me, I had Endo in and around my colon areas so bad that it blocked my bowel movements and poisoned my kidneys. I then went to my local OB physician for the very first time and there he gave his opinion of what I had but informed me the only way we would actually know is with a laparoscopy surgery.

My first surgery went well but do to the mass of Endo that I had, the surgery was then followed by a  hormone suppresent, Lupron. This acted as a menopausal type med that shut my hormone production completely down. After this six month treatment I was hoping a lot would be resolved and that I might actually be able to have children one day.

To make a long story short, I within a 7 year period, had 5 laparoscopy surgeries and had been on Lupron for  2, six month periods. After my second surgery I attempted Invitro Fertilization with no luck. The pain and stress of this disease continued until directly after my 4th surgery. Thirty days after my 4th surgery I tried Invitro again. This time it was a success!! I had a baby boy by way of C-Section and during this process the Endo was removed for the 5th time. The entire process was becoming pretty old.

Just before I turned 28, I had a hysterectomy. This was not something that I wanted but it was something that I needed and I was ready. Almost instantly, I felt a great amount of motivation to be normal, to be active, and to have the life of a 28 year old woman. I feel much comfort in the decision that I made and if this happens to you go completely with how YOU feel because everyone will have an opinion. I know that their are many children that need me, so I am over the baby bearing hurt that I once felt.

If you can relate to this story, it IS hard, but there is a light at the end of the tunnel. Family, Friends, and the freedom to be you.

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