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Will my endometriosis return if I come off depo-provera injections

by Anonymous
(East Midlands, UK)

I have suffered from endometriosis for 12 years. Luckily I conceived my only child during this time. When I was 37 I asked for a hysterectomy and was told I was too young.

In 2007 I started having depo-provera injections. I'm now 42 and was wondering if endometriosis will return if I stop depo-provera. Since taking this I have lost my libido and I'm at my wits end.

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May 13, 2012
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Too young for hysterectomy
by: Anonymous

To all you young ladies out there who have been told your too young, PLEASE don't give up as I did. I am now 51 and still suffering. Since the age of 40 I have been told "you will be going through the menopause soon, your too old for a hysterectomy". I was diagnosed when I was 27 and feel like my life has passed me by in a painful blur.
Good luck all x

Feb 15, 2012
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A warning about Lupron Depo
by: tracy

I suffered with endometriosis for many many years. Several laproscopy proceedures to clear it. I also used the depo shot but that itself caused many side effects. Hair that grew in places that I never new could grow. The hormone was too strong I was begged by a family friend who was a doctor to not take that injection ever again. He had seen far too many woman have more problems and some that where fatal.

After I came off depo my cycles where terrible and it took years for them to become more regular. I have had 2 children and carrying them never made a difference like the doctors said it would.

I have had cervical cancer and ovarian cycts since being on it. I have also begged to have it all taken out. I gave up the fight for a while but I'm almost 38 and now after cervical cancer, can no longer carry a child. So why not take it out. Just be careful with the depo and I don't recommend it to anyone.

Jan 25, 2012
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Also told too young for certain treatments
by: Anonymous

Hello, Ms. Anonymous. My name is Catherine, and
I have had endometriosis since I was about 11 years old.

I have taken the depo shot and I must say that it does help a lot. However endometriosis never goes away. It can be set back but not cleared. I have been asking the doctor's here in America to give me a hysterectomy and I too have been told im too young.

I had gotten to the point where I had asked them
when am I not to young when, its to late, or I'm dead. So I feel for you. Good luck and God bless

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