by Lilly Mantra

Created on: October 13, 2006   Last Updated: May 15, 2007

It is not uncommon for individuals who have been diagnosed with endomitriosis to wonder if they will have fertility problems in the future. Endomitriosis is a problem that is not uncommon in women, and that causes the lining of the uterus, to essentially, shed. As a result, endomitriosis sufferers can often battle intense cramping or pain, heavy to moderate bleeding, and highly uncomfortable menstral cycles.

I was diagnosed with endomitriosis when I was in my late teens. I had gone to my doctor, complaining of intense cramping and heavy bleeding during my periods. My physician suggested that I try utilizing a medication called Depro Leupron. Depo Leupron is an injection that a patient receives two times throughout a six month cycle. Depo Leupron essentially stops a woman's period cycle - thereby inducing an almost false state of menopause. This means that once a woman receives an injection, she will not have a period for approximately three months. Then, a second injection is given, and the process repeats itself. After the six month completion of this medication, the period returns to the patient. Because this process of going on the Depo Leupron, and then getting off of it, causes a patient to stop, and then restart the fertilization process, a woman is often left more fertal after this treatment has been completed.
I followed the advice of my doctor, and opted to give the Depo a try. I figured that it certainly could not complicate my situation anymore, so I would try giving it a shot. I found it to be not only highly effective in terms of treating endomitriosis symptoms, but also productive in terms of making me fertile. In all honesty, in under four years, I have now had four children. Often, women who suffer from endomitriosis symptoms are told that they may have difficulty conceiving children. This, more often than not, only seeks to cause the endomitriosis sufferer more undue emotional stress and strain, in addition to the already intense physical difficulties the illness can cause.
It is true that each individual's diagnosed case of endomitriosis is very different and diverse in nature. It is also true that Depo Leupron is a medication that is not always prescribed for treatment because it can cause menopausal-like symptoms such as night-sweats, headaches, depression, weight gain or loss, or fluctuations in temperature. While some women report that Leupron has been a life-saver to them in terms of endomitriosis and/or fertility complications, others

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