What to do after laparoscopic treatment?

[turnoutlovely]

Hello everyone,

I had my third excision surgery for endometriosis yesterday. I’ve never reacted well to the pill, coil etc so I didn’t consider taking them following my previous operation.

However, as 5 years later I’ve now had to have surgery again I wonder if the pill is a good idea to suppress regrowth of the endometriosis? My consultant didn’t mention it but I had told him I’d like children in the not too distant future. What have others done to prevent the endometriosis returning?

Thanks

[lou002]

I’m no expert, but my understanding from reading around research on this is that hormones will suppress symptoms/return over 1-2yrs, but not affect rate of return for 3yrs plus. So good only for managing symptoms really. My consultant didn’t suggest any after my recent lap for grade 4 DIE, even though there is some left in my bowel. I’d be interested to know if any others have had different advice. Hope you’re recovering as well as possible x

[KelseyJade]

Hi I've been on the pill for a few years to reduce symptoms and had my excision 2 weeks ago. I've been told to stay on the pill until I want children and then to go straight back on after I've had children. Hope that helps?

Also you could try a different type of pill. I reacted badly to Yasmin but I'm on triregol now and am really happy. Symptoms reduced so much in the years leading up to excision.