Lupron

Menopause in my early twenties, never thought that would happen.  "How?" You may ask?

Well if you remember reading this, you'll recall that I was searching for a specialist to help with my pelvic pain.  In November I visited a doctor in the Avenues Specialty Clinic.  Unfortunately this appointment was a waste of time in my book, having a doctor tell me that all my problems would be solved if I would let myself get pregnant when that is a slightly impossible option.   I lost drive and didn't get in to see a new doctor again until mid-February.  Dr. Stowers makes doctor number 5 in my journey to feel better.  He also works at the Avenues Specialty Clinic and is one of the top two OB/GYN in the state.  Dr. Stowers suggested we give Lupron a try to treat my endometriosis like symptoms.  He also referred me to a physical therapist who specializes in the pelvic floor (she makes doctor number 6) who I have been seeing weekly to work things out. 

The doc gave me a medication to help lessen the side effects of menopause which has made it less horrific.  I haven't had hot flashes, though I over-heat much more quickly.  I am more tired than usual and at times seem depressed or am easily overwhelmed.  The lupron has helped to resolve a significant portion of my daily pain and I am ever grateful for it.

After 6 weeks Dr. Stowers said we can conclude from my improvement that I do indeed have endometriosis.  Hooray for having an answer and a treatment for the pain!  Still working on the other pains with the PT, hoping for improvement there as well.