Bad gynecologists and endometriosis
I'm heading for another operation (my sixth for endometriosis/adenomyosis), it's been nearly 4 years since the second Mirena was put in and the hormones seem to be running low as I'm bleeding for more than half the month, and it's getting heavier. It feels a little like there might be some endometriosis again as the pain pattern has changed.
Finding a surgeon here in Germany is nigh impossible, and even one gynecologist was unwilling to take on my case (too difficult perhaps). I’ll be seeing a different one, organised through the insurance company, early next month. Crossed fingers that she’ll see me as a fun ‘project’, not an impossible challenge.
Update July 2012
My new gynecologist in Germany, without understanding what my current treatment regime is (Mirena, replace in 4 years under general anesthetic and check on adeno at that time), suggested exactly this. I can’t be happier. She will refer me to a specialist surgeon later this year. It’s such a relief to find a doctor who understands (mostly) the conditions, and also the recommended treatments.
Update September 2012
It seems that a few months between the first appointment and the second meant she forget my entire case and has gone more than a little crazy. This gynecologist has now suggested removing the Mirena (completely), and starting a homeopathic treatment regime (!!!?!)
Errrr…. homeopathy is just shaken water - there is nothing that would work against endometriosis or adenomyosis.
Seriously, WTF.
Off to find a new gynecologist.
Update January 2013
The Leipzig UniKlinik gynecologist is also not willing to replace the Mirena, unless she is allowed to do it in the chair without any anaesthetic.
I hate all of these barbaric doctors who completely ignore the pain they put their patients through. They should all lose their licenses!