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Struggling To Find The Right Treatment
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Hello everyone
I'm new to this site and happy to be able to hear everyone's stories. I was diagnosed based on symptoms for Endometriosis about ten years ago. I've been on Norethindrone for 7 years and for the most part have had good luck. I have a hard time losing weight with it but no other prominent side effects. The only issue is breakthrough bleeding/periods. It used to occur only if I didn't take the pill at the EXACT same time each day (which is so hard to remember) but now it just… read more

posted April 16, 2019
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StaceySmithCreech

Where did you go and to whom for the exicison surgery? If I am going to get surgery I want to make sure they know what they are doing! Haaha

posted April 17, 2019
A MyEndometriosisTeam Member

Thanks! Unfortunately the closest specialist is 2 hours away... I've been working with standard OBGYNS most of which just stare at me after explaining options without much advice on what to do. They actually told me NOT to see a specialist but I might just take the drive to speak with someone who's actually knowledgeable about it.

posted April 17, 2019

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