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Saved My Ovaries and Fertility by Olivia Fisher
Restore Center For Endometriosis Apr 22, 2024 8:13:09 PM

I used to believe that periods were always painful and that's just the way life was. I didn't know anything different and relied heavily on Ibuprofen to get me through periods at home and at work. Often, it wasn't enough to even take the edge off the pain. I eventually started also experiencing severe pain attacks in the middle of my menstrual cycle. At its worst, the pain caused me to throw up. At this point, my husband and I were wanting to start a family but were not having success conceiving. An ultrasound revealed that cysts on my ovaries were bursting and apparently causing the attacks.
My OBGYN performed my first laparoscopic surgery where he discovered severe stage 4 endometriosis. During surgery, he addressed the endo the best way he knew how, prescribed Clomid, and we continued to try to conceive without success. He referred us to a fertility specialist who added progesterone to my medications and said our best next option was to try IUI if we wanted to get pregnant. After reviewing another ultrasound, the fertility specialist said that the endo appeared to be returning aggressively and that I would need the same surgery again with the addition of my left ovary being removed! Both doctors said I would also need Lupron to address the mess that the endo was making inside of me.
I felt uneasy about the possible consequences of losing one of my ovaries, especially while trying to conceive. Research about the potential side effects of Lupron left me nervous as well. Scared and frustrated, I started browsing endometriosis discussion boards online, hoping to learn from other women with the disease. One poster wrote about a special kind of surgery that was very effective at actually removing the endometriosis. She explained that most doctors don't offer it and she mentioned Dr. Yeung as being one of the few who did. When I saw that his practice was in my city, it seemed that God was pointing me in a new direction.
My husband and I met with Dr. Yeung to learn more about optimal laser excision surgery and how it could help me. I decided to move forward with the treatment. Dr. Yeung's skillful work actually removed the endometriosis from my body and I was able to keep both ovaries!
He guided us through fertility treatment options that we felt comfortable with, helping us find the right combination of treatments to optimize our chances of conceiving with no Lupron required. It was a journey that took some time, patience and lots of prayer but Dr. Yeung stuck with us as we figured things out together. I was able to become pregnant twice and we now have two wonderful children. My pain attacks haven't returned and my period pain is barely noticeable with no pain medication needed.
My husband and I agree that the benefits of seeing Dr. Yeung went far beyond our expectations and we are exceedingly grateful for how his work changed our lives. I recommend Dr. Yeung to anyone who is suffering from endometriosis and wanting the best care and treatment available from someone who is truly caring and compassionate.
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