Stage 4 Endometrisis

[LuvMyWestie]

Hello Beautiful Ladies,
Here's an update for me....things are a little clearer as to why my dh and I have had trouble concieving.

I recently had a hysterscopy and laproscopy. The doctor who did my surgery is my specialist that dh and I have been seeing. He told dh that I have stage 4 endometrisis and that it was pretty bad. It was all over my organs and rectum. So he took out all of the endometrisis and now my organs will have a chance to recover. However I need to be on birthcontrol for a few months so it doesn't grow back and so that my body will have a chance to "rest" before I can get pregnant. As soon as I get off bc I will have meds to stimulate my ovaries and dh and I will try to become pregnant before the endometrisis begins to grow back. This is something I will have for the rest of my life. I will meet with my specialist in about 2 weeks to discuss further what he found during the surgery. So, that's pretty much all. It feels good to finally know what's going on with my body. At the same time I will know more when I meet with my doctor in a few weeks.

I am asking you to share your endo stories with me. What was it like, how did you become pregnant (if you have been blessed with that), or how are you coping? Please share! I would love to hear your journey.
P.S. Meanwhile, in my life I've gotten to a point where I've given it up to God. I no longer focus on it (pregnancy or the loss of our pregnancy)everyday. I try not to get down. I've started attending a bible study and putting God in that void in my heart where I want a baby. It's been a long time since I've been able to say that. I just want to do God's will. Because I've tried it "my way" and it doesn't work. God's plan is much bigger and better than my plan.


luv ya sisters!

[WuWei]

I have had endometriosis which is associated with hormonal imbalances, which are associated with gut dysbiosis. So, I'd suggest reading more about gut healing: Where to start? Help 101

There are specific nutrients which are related to hormonal balance. Have you had saliva testing done? There is commonly an association between androgen levels and estrogen levels. Both can be elevated. Read on the iodine thread also about the relation to thyroid receptors being blocked by bromides also. The hormones are all interrelated. My understanding is that all 5 hormones need to be saliva tested: thyroid, progesterone, testosterone, estrogen and cortisol, multiple times during the day.

This is my Cliff's Notes to thyroid stuff: http://www.mothering.com/discussions...&postcount=130

Also, consider PCOS issues and the related hormonal imbalances: http://www.mothering.com/discussions...d#post13936257

Adrenal fatigue is also interconnected with stress, cortisol exhaustion, and thyroid levels.

Check out the Thyroid Thread: http://www.mothering.com/discussions...d.php?t=493320

And the Adrenal Fatigue Thread: http://www.mothering.com/discussions...d.php?t=685848

The Iodine Thread: http://www.mothering.com/discussions...=iodine+thread


From all of my reading, difficulty conceiving is often associated with food folate deficiency and the MTHFR gene in many mamas. (Migraines are also associated with folate deficiency and hormonal imbalances.)

Here is an excellent explanation about MTHFR and pregnancy: http://lifebalanceinfertilitycoach.w...f-miscarriage/


ETA: btw, birth control pills deplete folate levels. http://www.whfoods.com/genpage.php?t...trient&dbid=63

Curious if you have/had any mercury fillings in your teeth?


Pat