The past three months we have had a lot to think about and decide. Abby has had a lot of female problems and it got worse in January. Wesley thought that we should find out if Abby has something wrong. We went to our Family doctor and he had us do a lot of tests to see if he could see what is wrong. We did an ultrasound at the LDS hospital. From those test our Family doctor just changed Abby's birth control again to see if this would help. From the ultrasound he told us that Abby has endometriosis. After that we really thought that we needed to go and see a specialist to see if they could give us some answers to our worries.
We had found a doctor that took our insurance and then Abby thought to call the insurance company if they covered that doctor and they didn't so we couldn't go to the first doctor. Abby called a different doctor that would work with our insurance this time. We went and saw an OBGYN the last week of February (We really didn't like this doctor, he was not friendly, actually rude, and acted like a know it all, with no answers). He told us that we had three choices. The first was to do Laparoscopy to find out if Abby has endometriosis, (because although the family doctor told us Abby has endometriosis, its actually not possible to diagnose without having a laparoscopy, until then it's just a guess.). The second option was to just keep on doing what we are doing just keep on taking birth control and pain killers and hope that we could get pregnant in a few years. The third thing he told us was that Abby should stop taking birth control and try it get pregnant soon. This doctor told us told us if Abby was his daughter that he would tell her to try to get pregnant because Abby may not be able to have babies in a few years. This was really hard to take in for both of us because we both aren't ready for a baby yet. After we prayed about it for a few weeks we thought that we should go and see a different doctor to get a different opinion before we just threw ourselves into trying to have a baby.
This last Tuesday we went and saw a gynocologist. This doctor was so much nicer and so much help for us, she answered so many of our questions the other doctor claimed couldn't be answered. This doctor decided Abby should try the DEPO shot for a few months to see if it helps her pain. Abby will still need to have a scope to see whether or not she has endometriosis. If she does there are other things they can do for her and the doctor said they would help us when we are ready to have children. Enventually endometriosis can cause infertility in women (Typically 25-50% of women experience complications or complete infertility after age thirty). That is why the first doctor told us to start having kids. Abby is scared to do the Laparoscopy but she will be okay when she does it in the summer. It is an outpatient surgery. Thank you to all those who have kept us in your prayers. We are so grateful for all the love we recieve from all of you. We will keep you all updated when we found out anything else out.
We had found a doctor that took our insurance and then Abby thought to call the insurance company if they covered that doctor and they didn't so we couldn't go to the first doctor. Abby called a different doctor that would work with our insurance this time. We went and saw an OBGYN the last week of February (We really didn't like this doctor, he was not friendly, actually rude, and acted like a know it all, with no answers). He told us that we had three choices. The first was to do Laparoscopy to find out if Abby has endometriosis, (because although the family doctor told us Abby has endometriosis, its actually not possible to diagnose without having a laparoscopy, until then it's just a guess.). The second option was to just keep on doing what we are doing just keep on taking birth control and pain killers and hope that we could get pregnant in a few years. The third thing he told us was that Abby should stop taking birth control and try it get pregnant soon. This doctor told us told us if Abby was his daughter that he would tell her to try to get pregnant because Abby may not be able to have babies in a few years. This was really hard to take in for both of us because we both aren't ready for a baby yet. After we prayed about it for a few weeks we thought that we should go and see a different doctor to get a different opinion before we just threw ourselves into trying to have a baby.
This last Tuesday we went and saw a gynocologist. This doctor was so much nicer and so much help for us, she answered so many of our questions the other doctor claimed couldn't be answered. This doctor decided Abby should try the DEPO shot for a few months to see if it helps her pain. Abby will still need to have a scope to see whether or not she has endometriosis. If she does there are other things they can do for her and the doctor said they would help us when we are ready to have children. Enventually endometriosis can cause infertility in women (Typically 25-50% of women experience complications or complete infertility after age thirty). That is why the first doctor told us to start having kids. Abby is scared to do the Laparoscopy but she will be okay when she does it in the summer. It is an outpatient surgery. Thank you to all those who have kept us in your prayers. We are so grateful for all the love we recieve from all of you. We will keep you all updated when we found out anything else out.
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All this and what I have gone through really makes me realize that we can't and shouldn't totally trust doctors. Yes, they usually know more than us regarding our bodies, but what is good for someone may not be the best for someone else. Each of us is different and each of our bodies are different. Good luck and keep me posted!
I'm glad you found a good doctor. I have a wonderful OB/GYN if you ever need more help. Sorry you've been going through so much, that is so tough :(
I am so sorry, I know that totally sucks. I had similair problems in high school and were scared that it would be endodemtrious (however you spell it) but it just ends up that I get cysts randomly but since I have been on birth control it help me a lot. I hope you guys can get everythiing worked out. Let me know if you need anything.
Wow! I had no idea. Good luck with everything. We will keep you two in our prayers:)
Just remember, God is in control. That's the one thing I know for sure from my own experiences. I also know that just a little bit of endometriosis can cause severe pain (as was my case), and on the reverse, a lot can hardly cause any pain. Hopefully you fall into the former category, and not the a whole lot with severe pain. Usually they will take care of whatever they can during the laparoscopy, and that usually helps considerably. Keep me posted on when your surgery is. I know it's scary, and you may feel pretty beat up afterwards. I'd like to be able to keep you in my prayers on that day in particular.
Im sorry Abby, i hope everything works out for you two. I have 2 friends who have endometrosis and they both got pregnant. It a little extra "practice time" but it happened. Let me know how everything goes.
Awesome, awesome! I'm glad that you went to another Doctor. I thought that older guy was probably a little out of touch. And you don't have to lose hope. As my mom always says... it'll all work out in the wash.
I'm mostly glad that you have some REAL answers now. It took some patience, but now you know.
xoxo, Sarah
Good Luck with everything Abby!!
WOW! Sounds like you have had a crazy few months! I'm glad you finally found a good doctor. That makes all the difference. Good luck with everything and we'll keep you in our prayers!
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