Dealing with Endometriosis and PCOS ** PLEASE READ

Kimberly - posted on 10/15/2009

I would stick with light excercise like walking. Definitely not tampons. Unless they find something like placenta previa, sex is good for you. Try to balance the excercise and rest. Both are important. Try to keep a positive attitude about the baby you are carrying and try not to focus on the "what ifs". (I know it is easier said than done)

Melissa - posted on 10/15/2009

Quoting Christina:

I apologize ladies... I was logged off for a few days...
To answer some questions and hopefully get guidance where I left off.
** My husband and I got pregnant on our own after I had to be "cleaned" up in a surgery (laser) to clear out endo, cysts and adhesions. I had surgery in July and we became pregnant in beginning of September with twins however 1 did not make it and I am still carrying 1 of the babies. I am 5 weeks 1 day.
I DO HAVE HAIR GROWTH from PCOS (neck, side burns, face and tummy and breasts) nothing good laser hair removal does not get rid of or waxing LOL!
YES, all my Dr's involved tell me getting pregnant helps endo however my body has rejected the last pregnancy and we have lost the 1 of the 2 babies now. I am currently miscarrying and still carrying the healthy baby.
I constantly have pains as most of you woman are aware come with endometriosis and PCOS and cysts.
I am so grateful for this area to discuss with real woman and find out that as I am sitting back and expressing to my Dr. that I know my body and feel that I can carry and have said NO to a hysterectomy because we want more kids. I am blessed to find woman have not only had 1 but numerous children after being diagnosed.

Some questions for some of you woman...
Some of you have mentioned working out helps. For me I am afraid to work out because I am worried I will lose the baby currently inside of me growing because of the stress of working out. (even if it is light).
I am lightly bleeding *my Dr. says normal for miscarrying one baby and implantation of the other one) Is the Dr correct?
Since i am bleeding can I use tampons or stick to pads?
With all my health conditions if I happen to miscarry how soon to try again?
Is sex with my husband and I going to hurt anything?

Ladies you have been so supportive and educational to me and my husband I appreciate it.

Also.. I am currently considering a new Dr and in the process of finding a new OB Dr.

Thank you for all your guidance and help!
Christina

Christina, I didn't read all the way to the bottom so see your most recent reply, before posting my last one.  Ugh I am so sorry you lost one of your twins.  What you must be going through....I had a misscariage in 98 and it still makes me sad. I carried to 20 wks with that baby. :(  It is a horrific life changeing experience.

I had a pretty good pregnancy up until 6mths then I was put on strict bedrest with the babies. I was in and out of the hospital on bedrest, but mainly at home which was no fun being that I had an 8yr old who didn't like mommy being in bed all the time.  He was so worried and stressed at school.

I did have some spotting around my 5th month that really scared me.  The twins ended up being born 2mths early by way of c section because I had hypertension along with the preterm labor.  The babies spent a mth in the hospital.  Which again totally sucked cause we were an hr and a half away from them.  My recovery time was horrible because I was so stressed about the babies being in the hospital and I started driving a week earlier than the doctor advised because I just couldn't stand not going to the hospital everyday to see the babies (I had family and my husband taking me the first week, but my husband worked such long hrs and my fam. couldn't take me everyday).  So it took me forever to feel better.  I was so anemic. It has been 1 yr and I do feel better but not completely myself.  Loss of energy and the endometriosis is back in full force....yippee...

In answer to your question, I myself wouldn't use tampons...I would use pads. I probably wouldn't have sex. (we didn't get to for mths!!!!). I would definatly take it easy.  Dont spend a lot of time on your feet.  Lay on your left side as much as possible...you and baby get the most oxygen, and blood this way.

 I didn't check where you are from..but I used Dr. Colton in STL at St. Johns hosp.  He is amazing, he delivered my 9yr old, he did my mom and two of my aunts hystorectomys--and delivered my younger sisters kids (I told him I needed a toaster or some sort of compensation for all the work I refer him :0).  He is probably like 45yrs old.  He has children of his own.  He has amazing bedside manner.  I just loved him.  He is really good about calling you, and when you see him he makes you feel like you his only patient.  He even came in on his days off to see me when I was on bedrest...he said one day..."Well, I was in the area so I thought I'd check on all my girls on the 5th floor"  ha ha.  he actually would just sit on the hospital bed and just talk with me, he is a funny guy too....it made the whole thing so much easier.  Having a good doctor is the key.

Find someone who deals with high risk pregnancies.  Good luck Christina. I hope all turns out well for you.  - Melissa

Melissa - posted on 10/15/2009

I have endometriosis. I have a 9yr old and when he was 5 we tried to have another child and couldn't get pregnant. The doctor said I should have the surgery to remove the endometriosis. I declined, I was scared. So we were happy that we had 1 healthy child and went on. Well I started having all these horrible cramps one month (I mean horrible..worse than normal) I was late, took a pregnancy test it was negative.



I decided to go in and have an ultrasound (ya know to see if it was a tumor or somehting, lol, maybe the doc was wrong about the endometriosis lol) --the doctor said we wouldn't be able to see anything, that the endometriosis wouldn't show up.



I said I didn't care and my insurance would pay for it. And I didn't want to be cut on until I could see something with my own eyes!!! lol...Well we did see something.. It was twins!!!!!!!



Mind you all this time we were having unprotected sex! Cause I didn't think I could get pregnant. Apparently it took 3yrs but we got our healthy twins. A boy and a girl. Were finished now :0) Good luck.

Jennifer - posted on 10/15/2009

one of my friends was told she'd never get pregnant because of endometriosis and she got pregnant without trying because she was using her endometriosis as birth control!

I have PCOS and I'm trying for my 3rd. It sucks to have one of these issues, let alone two, hang in there, I know how unbeleiveably frusterating infertility issues are (((())))

Ashley - posted on 10/15/2009

I was diagnosed with PCOS and miscarried twice.I was told there is very little chance of us being able to have children. I now have a 9-month-old healthy baby girl and I am 8 weeks pregnant. I am sure you will do just fine.

Tammy - posted on 10/15/2009

I had 3 beautiful girl and I had surgery for endo 4 times. I did fertility drugs with my 1st 2 and Kendyl was a wonderful surprize with no drugs. I also miscarried twice while trying but it finally worked. Don't give up hope until you have exhausted all your options.

Rebecca - posted on 10/15/2009

I was diagnosed with PCOS over a year ago, I did all the fertility stuff. After a year of those horrible hormone pills and only having ovulated twice I quit.My husband and I just adopted our son in August. I'm not saying that's what you should do, please don't take it that way that's just we did. While I was doing the feritility stuff my OB/GYN put me on Metformin. It's supposed to regulate your cycles and help with the miscarriages. I'm sure you know that women with PCOS are more likely to miscarry. I completely understand the pain and the frustration that goes along with wanting a baby and not being able to have one! I hope that some of this helps! :0)

Christina - posted on 10/14/2009

Thank you

Jamilah - posted on 10/14/2009

Hi Christina,

I am really sorry about one of you babies. I am from Malaysia but now living in Dubai. I have a friend in Kuala Lumpur, who has the same problem with you. Yes, the doctor did say about the difficulties to get pregnant. But after the hard work and prayers, she has 3 healthy children now. Do have a positve thinking and it works.



I pray for your good health and the baby too.



Good luck

Christina - posted on 10/14/2009

"CONNECTION" is there however when making love or even sex between our schedules. It is very painful for me (always has been). I just am worried this may cause some adverse affect to our baby that is trying to grow.
Understand the feelings on tampons!

Jody - posted on 10/14/2009

Connect with your husband with the positive energy you express betweeen the two of you. Having sex is naturally wonderful because of the production of happy hormones, happy you and happy baby...(without being rough.) And for the tampons...why would you even think about it...it's probably not the healthiest thing to put bleached cotton up there anyway! It would worry me and cause stress I otherwise would not need! Good luck again!

Christina - posted on 10/14/2009

JODY.... Thank you however I am in California (Bay Area). Natural remedies are what I gravitate towards however my husband and I are desperate to find someone or something to help us get and stay pregnant! LOL

Jody - posted on 10/14/2009

I would highly recommend seeing a holistic practitioner. I have PCOD and had one miscarriage between both of my children. There is an extremely knowledgable man in Hackettstown,NJ "Ed", at Ed's Health Food Store. He has assisted in my care and in the care of my children ten fold, a hundred times more than thier pediatricians. It's all in prevention and supporting the immune system or building up what has been lost, ect. Amazing what can cure us naturally...Best of luck to you and your family, I know the nervousness that can come with the next pregnancy! :)

Christina - posted on 10/14/2009

I apologize ladies... I was logged off for a few days...
To answer some questions and hopefully get guidance where I left off.
** My husband and I got pregnant on our own after I had to be "cleaned" up in a surgery (laser) to clear out endo, cysts and adhesions. I had surgery in July and we became pregnant in beginning of September with twins however 1 did not make it and I am still carrying 1 of the babies. I am 5 weeks 1 day.
I DO HAVE HAIR GROWTH from PCOS (neck, side burns, face and tummy and breasts) nothing good laser hair removal does not get rid of or waxing LOL!
YES, all my Dr's involved tell me getting pregnant helps endo however my body has rejected the last pregnancy and we have lost the 1 of the 2 babies now. I am currently miscarrying and still carrying the healthy baby.
I constantly have pains as most of you woman are aware come with endometriosis and PCOS and cysts.
I am so grateful for this area to discuss with real woman and find out that as I am sitting back and expressing to my Dr. that I know my body and feel that I can carry and have said NO to a hysterectomy because we want more kids. I am blessed to find woman have not only had 1 but numerous children after being diagnosed.

Some questions for some of you woman...
Some of you have mentioned working out helps. For me I am afraid to work out because I am worried I will lose the baby currently inside of me growing because of the stress of working out. (even if it is light).
I am lightly bleeding *my Dr. says normal for miscarrying one baby and implantation of the other one) Is the Dr correct?
Since i am bleeding can I use tampons or stick to pads?
With all my health conditions if I happen to miscarry how soon to try again?
Is sex with my husband and I going to hurt anything?

Ladies you have been so supportive and educational to me and my husband I appreciate it.

Also.. I am currently considering a new Dr and in the process of finding a new OB Dr.

Thank you for all your guidance and help!
Christina

Pam - posted on 10/14/2009

i was diagnosed with pcos when i was 15 and informed that i would never have children. my daughter is almost 3. i have been pregnant 3 times but only had 1 go to term. for me every other pregnancy seems to take. I have never taken any medication to help me get pregnant.

Wanda - posted on 10/14/2009

My ex-daughter-in-law had a healthy baby girl who is now 19. She had some kind of surgery after that which was supposed to clear up the endo, but never had another child. Best of luck to you! Wanda

Kellie - posted on 10/14/2009

I have PCOS and I was refused treatment but 2 months later found out I was pregnant.. So prayers help and Dr. are not always right....

Angeliet - posted on 10/14/2009

Quoting Christina:

Dealing with Endometriosis and PCOS ** PLEASE READ

I was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries disease, endometriosis and PCOS. I am now pregnant hoping that I do not miscarry again =( Any guidance. We have been trying to get pregnant and I have miscarried 1 time before. Dr's tell me woman that have endometriosis cannot have children. I would like to hear from woman who actually have gone through this not text book Dr's. We want 1 more baby!

Keep your hopes up. I was diagnosed w/ PCOS 9 yrs. ago when my boyfriend and I were trying to get pregnant.  We were finding it hard to get pregnant and found out I had PCOS.(I had already had 1 child with someone else) My Dr. & I came up with a treatment plan for treating & one for when we wanted to try to get pregnant agin. It did take some time (3yrs) but it paid off. We now have 3more butiful kids. My sugestion would be to look around for Dr.s that are more educated with this type of condition. I hope this helps & I will keep you in my prayers

Jennifer - posted on 10/14/2009

We tried for four years to get pregnant before finding a Dr. who discovered that I had endometriosis. I had the surgery and six months of hormone treatments. 7 months later I was pregnant. I am now expecting my fourth child with no further treatment. My Dr. told me that pregnancy helps endometriosis.

Pennie - posted on 10/14/2009

I had endrometriosis and two different doctors said I could not have any more kids, so being sad and depressed I gave away ALL the baby stuff I had and low and behold I got pregnant with my son. It was a pretty easy pregnantcy, no major problem. I had my son on his due date,32 minutes after getting to the hospital by ambulance, and I even had him naturally after having a c-section. Good luck and I wish you all the best Take Care!

Kathi - posted on 10/14/2009

Hi I am 52 and have 2 daughters. I had endometriosis since I was 16. My girls are 21 and 30. The endo was very bad before my last child. I had surgury and was on danocrin. Got pregnant soon after that last course. So there is no reason you should not be able to have children. The youngest daughter has severe endo. She sees an gyn. that specializes in endo treatment. She has had 10 endo. surguries . He assures her she will have babies. I believe him. Good luck. Kathi

June - posted on 10/14/2009

33 years i had it had 3g 1b ages are29 y girl,boy 25 y.23y girl.20y girl 1misscarige

to day all girls have it 1 has not started a family the 20y.the other to have 1b1g each the 29 yis having a baby the 23 ygirl has become a dibetic from it so have faith and be positive

Kimberly - posted on 10/14/2009

Find a new doctor. Had untreated endometriosis for years. Finally had surgery and they had to remove an ovary. Didn't get pregnant and had to have surgery again. They can go in and "clean it up". Pregnancy is the best treatment for endometriosis. You could possible go for years without symptoms. After two surgeries I had two miscarriages, but finally had a beautiful baby boy that just turned two. Our next baby will be born in 11 weeks! My first doctor suggested a hysterectomy...I found a new doctor and here we are. Good Luck!

Traci - posted on 10/14/2009

HI I have PCOS to an extreme but I have 3 very healthy great kids. I have a really good friend who has PCOS and endometriosis and where it can be hard to have babies, it's not impossible. she is pregnant with her 4th now and was told the same thing. so hang in there. infertility sucks but it can be over-come!

Melissa - posted on 10/14/2009

I was diagnosed with PCOS in 1999 and was told by my gynecologist that I would probably never be able to have children. How devestating, especially since I was only 19 at the time! A few years later, I married and was looking into possible fertility treatments because we wanted to have a baby. Well around that same time, we found out I was pregnant! Nine weeks later, I misscarried. A few months later we decided to try to conceive again, without any help from doctors. Well we got pregnant right away! Today she is a very sassy 6 year old! :)

Over the years, I have been happy to know that I will barely get my period. I mean how nice is that! When you are trying to have a baby tho, it sucks! But when you aren't trying to have a baby, the no period thing is wonderful! Last year, I began working out and losing weight, both things I have been told help PCOS. Well I wasn't prepared for the other thing that happened....I ovulated....and got pregnant...AGAIN! :)

Both of my children are blessings to me knowing that 10 years ago, a doctor told me that I probably would never have them. Ha! What did he know! Best of Luck to you!

Jacqueline - posted on 10/14/2009

I have extreme Endo , i had 3 healthy pregnancies, and did have miscarrages as well . I was told id never have children either and i had had 1 already Doctors arent god they are not always right . think positive.

Anne - posted on 10/13/2009

Hi Christina, Our daughters are 21 and 25 and I was diagnosed with endometriosis about 13 years ago. I had anon cancerous tumor the size of a 3 month pregnancy and severe anemia. I had a complete hysterectomy. It was not until the DR got into the surgery that her really found the Endometriosis and then he told my husband and I that it was one of the worst cases he had seen in a long time and that I must have had it for such a long time it was a Miracle that we had children. Os I guess my answer is for some women you can get pregnant with this problem. I will keep you in my Prayers.

Allison - posted on 10/13/2009

i feel your pain, literally. i also have endometriosis and PCOS. both are painful. i have tried lots of different things, herbal pills, exercises, but what i found helped me the most was metformin. it is a diabetic medication you take 2x daily (i take 500 mg 2x daily) you will be regular like you will not believe. i have never been this regular. it will help you get pregnant becuase of being so regular. now when i was pregnant i took progesterone for 3 months. my doctor said that progesterone is something that your body produces to help you stay pregnant. and that it wouldn't hurt the baby at all. also i had very bad morning sickness for the entire time i was pregnant. i spoke to a nurse from the hospital and she said that when your hormones are screwed up and you get pregnant your hormones are trying to get straight. real ginger ale from the helath food store worked the best for me. i hope this helps. i have been dealing with this since i'm 15, with lots of surgerys and different meds. if you have questions for me email me-allierp@gmail.com

Angie - posted on 10/13/2009

I have a lot of friends with endo who've had children. In fact, I've heard doctors say that pregnancy is really go for endo..... Just take good care of yourself, it's all you can do. Good luck!

Samantha - posted on 10/13/2009

I didn't even know I had endometriosis, my OB told me when my son was born by C-section. She even told me I have a heart-shaped uterus - I didn't even know that was possible!

It sounds like you need to find different doctors. Find ones you like and feel comfortable with. My sister recommended mine and I love her (both my sister and the doctor, haha).

Think Happy thoughts about this pregnancy and take care of yourself.

Abbie - posted on 10/13/2009

Hmm I have never heard of a woman not being able to be/get pregnant with Endo; infact my doctor told me when they suspected me having it, that it actually helps with it. As far as Polycystic ovaries..........that is very hard on getting pregnant, did you get pregnant on your own? Many women need fertility. Aslo with having that; do you have excess hair growth? Another sign of it.



Miscarriages can happen for MANY reasons!! Sometimes it something very simple, you just have to pray that its meant to happen.

Ginger - posted on 10/12/2009

as a side note, the dr that i was seeing along with my ob/gyn is a pelvic pain specialist. he specializesin the diseases that center in that area. while i am in kentucky, there should be the same type of dr near your home. god bless and stay strong and positive!!

Ginger - posted on 10/12/2009

women with endo.CAN have children, it is actually the best treatment for the disease. sadly having endo makes it harder to become pregnant. i have had it for quite a few years and have eventually had to have a hysterectomy because of it. i dont have any advice about the other conditions since i havent had them but i wish you good luck and hope that everything works out well in your pregnancy!!

Ginger - posted on 10/12/2009

I was diagnosed at age 17 with endometriosis. The doctor's also told me that it would hard for me to get pregnant and if i did I would not carry the baby. Guess what? I did! I had to have several surgeries (lazor) and I had to have my cyrvics frozen. The Dr said if I did not get pregnant then I would never. I found out I was pregnant exactly 1 month to the day they told me if I didn't within 2 months from porcedure then I should look into having a hysterectomy. I then was not to carry the baby full term, then doctor even said that I would be lucky to carry the baby 3 months. I carried the baby full term. They actually gave me 4 different due dates. I carried my baby until 3 days from the last due date. On May 25, 1994 I had a beautiful baby girl. She weighed 8 lbs 2 oz. We wanted to have more than one but i was going to have to go through the same procedures and I didn't want to chance it. My daughter is my Miracle and you can have one to......

Cristina - posted on 10/12/2009

Hi,

I myself do not have it but my sisters do and my best friend has it really bad, she has had the blessing of giving birth to two girls, her pregnancy was not great but she did carry to full term both babies, the pain that comes with the Edometriosis is horrible I've seen it first hand for my sis and friend, the doctor told them all that having a baby was going to be tough if pissoble at all, but they tried and got pregnant anyway, so just keep positive and try no to stress too much, keep your diet drink your vitamins prenatals ect. Talk to your Dr. read your body, and ask around, that's the best way to know.

Good luck.

Jodi - posted on 10/12/2009

Christina, I am in Australia, I am not sure where you are........but here are a couple of potential links for you:

http://www.endometriosisassn.org/

http://www.endometriosis.org.au/content/...



One of these may help you with the information you need, and also some links or contacts to be able to find a doctor in your area who knows his stuff better.

Christina - posted on 10/12/2009

I was given metformin due to my progesterone levels. To help so that I DO NOT miscarry the 2nd child. And yes any information please post for me!

Jodi - posted on 10/12/2009

Quoting Christina:

Dealing with Endometriosis and PCOS ** PLEASE READ

I was diagnosed with polycystic ovaries disease, endometriosis and PCOS. I am now pregnant hoping that I do not miscarry again =( Any guidance. We have been trying to get pregnant and I have miscarried 1 time before. Dr's tell me woman that have endometriosis cannot have children. I would like to hear from woman who actually have gone through this not text book Dr's. We want 1 more baby!

Well, sounds to me like your doctor doesn't know what he is talking about!!  I was diagnosed with endometriosis when I was 23.  I had my first baby at 28, absolutely no complications.  When I was 35, I had two miscarriages (probably more to do with my age than the endometriosis), but then had another baby at 36.

Research, research, research.  Seriously, many doctors only know the textbook stuff (if that), not the REAL stuff.  Women with endometriosis get pregnant all the time and have successful pregnancies.  But, there are also those that can't get pregnant.  For a doctor to tell you women cannot get pregnant if they have it is just plain ignorant - I'd be finding another doctor who knew some facts about it!!

The fact is, around 40% of all women who attempt IVF have endometriosis.  HOWEVER, this does not mean that the majority of those with endometriosis have difficulty getting pregnant.

All I can say is that miscarriages happen all the time.  Around 20% of all pregnancies end in miscarriage, but quite often, a woman doesn't realise it is a miscarriage if she didn't even know she was pregnant - she may see it as a slightly late or slightly heavier period.  Our bodies do miscarry for a reason in most instances, and you did not necessarily miscarry because of your endometriosis.

I'd be considering finding a doctor who specialises in your condition - they are out there. 

Erica - posted on 10/12/2009

I was diagnosed with PCOS about 10 years ago. My husband and I have never used birth control and it took 5 years for my first, 5 years again for the second (I miscarried around 3 months) and I am 27 weeks pregnant with my third. First, GO TO YOUR OB/GYN NOW. Don't wait - tell them you have PCOS and you want them to test your progesterone levels. The reason I miscarried my first is because I didn't have high enough progesterone levels due to PCOS. For my third child, I called and asked to be tested right away - and yes time does matter on this and you do sometimes have to ask to be tested. Tell the receptionist it is important that you see your doctor right away and if she can't or won't fit you in, ask to speak to a nurse. Tell the nurse you are pregnant, have PCOS and need to have your progesterone levels tested as soon as possible. If they refuse to see you within a week, find another provider who will. The doctor will prescribe a pill for you to take until about your twelfth week of pregnancy that will supply the progesterone you need until the placenta takes over, if that is an issue. I have heard of progesterone shots also - but I have not had that experience myself. I was told that I would never have children because I would have to lose 40% of my body weight to do it. I did not lose 40% of my body weight, but I did lose about 20 pounds and getting in better shape seems to help with the fertility issues. I hope this helps! I have lots more info if you need it. I really urge you to call your doctor as soon as you can though to have them test your progesterone levels. Good luck!

Christina - posted on 10/12/2009

Thank you ladies for all the "real" and positive feedback!

Nikki - posted on 10/12/2009

I was diagnosed with endometriosos AFTER I had my third child. Within 8 years of my third child I had 2 surgeries and went on hormone therapy to slow the endometriosis down, my doctor NEVER told me that I could NOT have children again......it would just be harder the longer I waited. Well......here I am, pregnant with my fourth child. You should be able to get pregnant again. Good luck !!

Christina - posted on 10/12/2009

**Melissa** why did you have part of your bowel removed? On a total other note my OB while in the surgery said there was an issue with my bowel however my G.I. specialist laughed it off and said my bowel was "black" due to complications with the surgery and pinching it. So my current G.I. and OB find this to not be of any issues. I am in the process of getting new Dr's ladies to ease my mind.
Prior to this I had and still have pains with intercourse and pain on my right side ALWAYS!!! Tampons hurt (or did) and I was always constipated. These things have not changed however both Dr's tell me its the other Dr. that should look into this... =( just frustrated!

Christina - posted on 10/12/2009

You ladies are giving me hope for this pregnancy to go full term! This is mending for my heart to hear all your ladies positive stories =)

Christina - posted on 10/12/2009

The issue I believe is that I am that patient that writes down all my pains and worries as well as questions and my Dr. told me "Christina I have done everything I can with the surgery" at this point he told me "get a second opinion and referred me to standford medical for a 2nd opinion.
If any of you woman are in the Bay Area (california) let me know who you can possibly refer for ob.

Melissa - posted on 10/12/2009

I had very severe endometriosis and had part of my bowel removed as a result. I am now the proud mother of a three year old boy and a seven month old girl

Rebecca - posted on 10/12/2009

I know that my friend was on medication but I honestly cant tell you what she was on. She wasnt trying to get pregnant because of her surgery and the fact they had been trying for years with nothing...so as for the calendar for getting preggo, that didnt happen either. lol! Im not sure if their Drs did put them on any medication once they became pregnant or not. Im sure that they may have. She gets regular fetal assessments and U/S though too. Im sorry to hear about your loss of one of your twins. So glad to hear the other twin is doing well, and hoping it continues that way for you!

Kelli - posted on 10/12/2009

Women who have endometriosis have babies every day! This will not stop you from getting pregnant or carrying a child to term. I have both diagnoses also and had no trouble getting pregnant or carrying my daughter to term. Of course there are possible complications with any condition, but my advice is to work closely with your doctor, ask all the questions you have (write them down as you think of them and then pull your list out at your next appointment) and follow his/her guidelines. Trust in your God to keep you and your baby safe until you meet and try to think positive things.

Jaimie - posted on 10/12/2009

www.soulcysters.net or .com lol it's been soo long

Christina - posted on 10/12/2009

What is the website?

Christina - posted on 10/12/2009

WOW!!! Thank you ladies for all the advice. My only thing is this... I have 2 children (1 came from me) my second son is my son but I did not birth him. My husband and I have tried and we lost a baby in March of this year. My OB did a surgery in July to remove adhesions, endometriosis, and the BIG cysts. He also opened up my right fallopian tube as it was closed.
He told us to try after the surgery (wait 1 month) so we did. I was put on metformin for the PCOS and just told that "try".
I was pregnant with twins and found out last week that we lost 1 of the babies and the 2nd baby is doing good at this point.
**Rebecca** can you tell me did your friend and her sister go on any medication to help, did they follow a calendar to see when the "best time to get pregnant" is? Anything other than the old fashioned way? LOL
Thank you again ladies for the prayers positive thoughts and real life experiences.