I have suspected for a long time that there has been something wrong with me reproductively. My periods have been VERY painful in the past (less so since having Ian), they're irregular, they vary in length. Even the scar tissue around my colon is something that is normal with endometriosis. Whenever I get asked "do you have regular periods" at the doctor, I say "no" and they leave it at that. I've had appointments where I've thought they were going to look further into it, and it doesn't happen. I'm in and out in five minutes.
Having my doctor now, I feel listened to. He gets that things have NOT been normal for me, that I'm having a hard time, and that something was wrong. He was the FIRST to ever mention the possibility of endometriosis. Now that I've looked up more on endo, it seems so obvious that that is what I've had going on for a LONG TIME. I'm annoyed that it has taken this long to get someone to take me seriously, but I'm also really happy that I was finally taken seriously and that I was right to think there was something wrong--it hasn't all been in my head. Everytime I've been blown off by doctors and nurses, I've been right. It's nice.
And of course I am totally thrilled that he was able to get it taken care of in the surgery and that I *should* be able to get pregnant really soon. I've read that the preference is within 6 months of a surgical removal of endo since it can come back. I'm just excited. Very sore, but excited!!
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Ugh! What is it with doctors!?!? My sister-in-law has lived most of her post-pubescent life without periods AT ALL and the doctors never did anything about it except prescribe birth control. Turns out she has PCOS!!! Without treatment it can lead to cancers and other problems, but none of the several GYNs or MDs she'd been to had ever looked into it, even though she has almost every single symptom. It was the doctor she went to for her vaccines before going to Africa who diagnosed her after a brief chat. It's so frustrating that so many docs are more interested in getting patients in and out rather than in providing excellent care.
ReplyDeleteSorry for the rant. I'm so happy for you & glad you've found a doctor you can trust and who genuinely cares for your health. And CONGRATULATIONS on keeping your tubes!!!
Go get yourself knocked up!
Vent away! I totally understand your frustrations, believe me! And it's so typical I would find a good doctor and then move. Ugh.
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