My husband and I are thinking of starting a family, but there are a few issues I have and I would like to see if any one else out there has had a similar experience.
I am 25, when I was 18 I was admitted to hospital with suspected appendicitis, despite my protests that my impossibly painful periods were to blame. I couldn't walk when I was on, I'd just sleep. My longest period was 6 weeks at age 17. I was misdiagnosed as having STI's, given 3 diff anti b's and discharged. ALL the test results came back as clear - so they had to find out what was going on. Those 3 days in hospital were the most degrading of my life.
I had an ultrasound scan which showed up a bicornuate uterus, the severity of which I don't know. I was told to look it up online. I also had a laproscopy, when I came around from the anesthetic I was told I had adenomyosis. My gynae gave me two options, to stay on Yasmin for the rest of my days or have a hysterectomy. He also told me to look up adenomyosis online. He then told me that if I wanted kids I should cross that bridge when I get to it.
So, here I am, 8 years later and ready to cross that bridge. As you can imagine I have very little faith in doctors and to be honest I am confused as to what to think about my situation. I have taken Yasmin religiously for the last 8 years so as not to endure the pure hell that was my monthly cycle.
I took my last pill last week, I came on yesterday and there's no turning back to the comfort blanket of Yas. Now there's one other problem, my husband works in the Middle East and we only have so many windows of opportunity. So I want to be as prepared and informed as possible. I am going to visit my GP next week to see what they think and have a check up.
I would love to hear from other women that have conceived with adenomyosis and a bicorn :)
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