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Gynaecologist, Laparoscopic Surgeon
There are a number of issues to consider in your case.
1. I am troubled by the surgeon telling you “we burnt off what we could see”. I have responded to other posts in this forum and I, as a laparoscopic surgeon, am very wary of doctors “burning off” endometrisosis,. Endometriosis may be superficial but may also invade deeper into tissue beneath. Unless it is completely excised, not “burnt off”, you cannot be certain it has been adequately treated. Given that your symptoms are unchanged I suggest unfortunately it was inadeqautely treated initially
2. That said, having endometriosis means you will always have some degree of discomfortt with your mesntrual periods. It should however be much less than before surgery
3. If it has been conpletely excised and you don't want to use the pill, the Progesterone IUD (Mirena) is a good option for contraception and Menstrual / pain control
Unfortunately however your story to me sounds like you should have repeat laparoscopy, with a surgeon who specializes in management of severe endometriosis.
Best wishes and good luck
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Hi Dr. Rosen,
You mentioned in your answer that there are surgeons who specialize in severe endometriosis, I was just wondering if there is an easy way of finding these specialists?
I have had recurrent, severe endo for over ten years now (resulting in removal of my fallopian tubes and more surgery to come), and have had gynaecolgists and surgeons that have been just as blasie and uncaring as the ones mentioned in the above quesiton.
How do we find the best doctors and care???
Thank you
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