Question:
Does anyone know info on MO & Endometriosis, like the 2 being connected in some

way?    — Heather F. (posted on January 10, 2003)

January 10, 2003
Not sure about scientific proof! Often MO women are infertile (do not ovulate for a number of reasons) and when you don't ovulate, you don't shed your uterine lining and you miss your period. Skipping your period can lead to Endometriosis. Just a theory from me.
   — Karen R.

January 10, 2003
Hi Heather, like the previous poster said there is no data saying that but some MO women do have endometriosis but then so do a lot of skinny women. Many times it is hereditary. Not ovulating does not mean you don't have a perios though, millions of women do not ovulate but they still have periods, and what happends with endometriosis is not all of the "sloughing" that occurs each month comes out, it seeps onto the outer layer of your uterus. THAT is what endometriosis, endometrium meaning outer part of your uterus, osis means inflamed. Lesson over hahahahaha
   — Gina D.

January 10, 2003
I had to write in with my 2 cents... I've suffered with endometriosis for over 15 years...it began shortly after my very first period. It is hereditary! My sister and I both suffer from it, my grandmother was never diagnosed- but had severe pain causing her to be bedridden at period times her whole life, and though my mom has no pain-her doctor has said she has it too...At the age I got it, I probably only weighed around 120-130, while heavy for a child, not huge. Many thin women suffer from this as well. There are many theories on how it can form, but none has been proven. None that I'm aware of are related to obesity. I have asked my specialist if I will see any relief from Endo after WLS, and she has said "not likely", however I also have Polycysic Ovaries, and she said that symptoms of that WILL improve, so if you have that, you can look forward to some relief. Lastly, in response the the poster who said not having your period will cause endometriosis, I must respectfully disagree... this will NOT cause endometriosis. If you go a very long time without having a period (due to lack of ovulation,etc), your doctor will induce it with medication to cut down on your chances of uterine cancer. On the flip side though, if you have endometriosis, many doctors will prescribe Birth control pills, depo shot, or other hormone treatment to keep you from having a period. This type of period suppression IS safe, and can alleveiate some Endo symptoms. I hope I havne't given you more info than you wanted. Guess it turned out to be a lot more than 2 cents!! LOL
   — Kelly B.

January 11, 2003
Hi, just adding my 2cents, I have suffered from Endometriosis all of my life (since my 1st period) and I have been MO longer). Had to have hysterectomy because of it, and after I had RNY I asked my GYN, if I could have avoided the hysterectomy if I had the gastric bypass surgery earlier, he had not heard any correlation between MO and endometriosis. Hope that helps
   — Leslie A. J.

January 12, 2003
my 28 year old, 5'3", size 4 daughter has been tiny all her life. she has also suffered from endometriosis since age 9, 3 years before her period started. it is hereditary & is not necessarily connected to a womans's size. by the way, at age 18 we were told she would not be able to conceive or if she did, the chances of her having a miscarriage in the first trimester was 75%. my darling granddaughter will be 1 year old on jan 28th! so much for doctors always being 100% accurate. lol.
   — sheryl titone

January 14, 2003
Hi, it's me again. Just wanted to say thanks for all the comments. I've suffered my whole life but wasn't diagnosed until '97. Since then I've had MANY laps and 1 laporotomy. My pain didn't get unbearable until I ssarted gaining all my weight...I guess that's why I was curious. Me and my specialist work hard to keep me from ovulating because it causes me so much trouble. We've been trying to eliminate most of the estrogen in my system cause I my endo seems to be sensative to it. I guess one reason why my weight just keep going up is because of the hormones. It goes up then I can't get it down... Thanks again for all your help!
   — Heather F.