Wednesday, August 27th, 2008
Is it hot in here?
In two short weeks, I’ll be injected with an insane amount of hormones which will put me into medical menopause.
DUDE.
I had my post-op appointment with my gynecologist yesterday (she is the doctor that performed my surgery) we talked about treatment options, my fertility, and my TIMELINE. We looked at pictures of healthy ovaries and uteruses (uteri?) and then pictures of my diseased uterus and ovaries (but, my tubes? they look “pretty good!”). We decided that medical menopause was our best course of action to stomp this endometriosis down for the next few years so that I can one day have a baby.
So, for the next six months or so, I will experience hot flashes, mood swings, and no period (but, I’m actually excited about that part!). Please bear with me, especially if you work with me, know me in real life, or happen to be dating me.
On a side note: If you wear a dress to go see your lady doctor, you don’t have to get all the way naked for your pelvic. Consider that a gift from me to you.
Does anybody have a fan?
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Thanks for the tip ;)
Be brave, Rhi. We’re all here for you.
27. August - 9:16 amI responded to your post about the timeline at SAJ.
If things get bad with the Lupron, just start signing posts with LupronRhi so we’ll all know it’s not the real Rhi.
27. August - 10:05 amWe have lots of fans! Though you may have to arm wrestle Chris for one; he’s a bit of a fanaholic, if you will.
Big hugs. (And no more tampon buying for awhile! Think of the money you’ll save! Money for margaritas!)
27. August - 10:29 amWhen I was undergoing fertility treatment, one of the major side effects was hot flashes. They were crappy but also amusing. I would sit there with all of the menopausal ladies at work and fan myself. It helped me fit in. Ha ha!
Best of luck with everything. I’m so sorry that you have to go through all of this.
27. August - 10:50 amI’m glad you have a plan of action. I’ll get you one of those personal fans. That’ll be HAWT. Hey maybe they have them in pink?
27. August - 12:56 pmI’m with Sizzle…I’m glad there is a plan of action. It’s all about keeping you hot and sassy!
27. August - 1:21 pmHave I told you that my sister suffers from extreme endo and I have it mildly?
I am really feeling for you, sister – and sending positive thoughts!!!
27. August - 2:07 pmI think carrying a fan is going to come back in style.
I’m thinking about you lady.
27. August - 2:17 pmGood luck, I hope that you make some progress (girly-parts wise) with your treatment!
27. August - 2:37 pmomg, dude. you win my pity award of the week. possibly of the month. good luck.
27. August - 6:15 pmI’m sorry. You’re making me feel guilty for being knocked up.
28. August - 2:33 pmI have been where you are. Except, I did mine during the summer. And it was HOT. And after that and being preggers, I’m never not hot.
I love my ob-gyn, but when he said my lady parts would need to be removed ideally before I’m 30, I said no. I’m hoping to hold out ’til 35.
Good luck, be strong, listen to your heart, head and body. They’ll tell you what to do.
28. August - 2:38 pmWell, at least you’ll be prepared for your mid-life menopause, right?
And be thankful you’re not having hot flashes in Arizona or some other hot places. That would be the worst!
10. September - 10:25 am