Advice on BC pills?

[bahamamama13165]

I had surgery a week ago and will have a post op appointment in about 4 weeks. The doctor mentioned going on Birth control pills. I would like advice on whether they will actually help my situation. And, if so, recommendations on type. I went in for surgery because they found an 18 cm cyst on my ovary and I had an elevated blood test for ovarian cancer markers. Now, I was pretty sure they were going to find endometriosis but I still wanted aggressive surgery because I have been miserable for years. I am 42, and have 2 adopted daughters. So I had no desire to keep having periods. I asked them to try to save the one ovary, if it was healthy and they did. So far, so good with not having any signs of surgical menapause. The endometriosis was extensive, attaching to my bladder and bowel. I asked the surgeon did he think he got it all and he said, "I'm sure there is some microscopic endometriosis still in there and it will come back." He wants to put me on birth control to help keep the estrogen in check, so the endo grows back slower. Does that sound right? I don't want to be on birth control pills if they are not effective. Any advice is welcomed.

[Deebee14]

The growth will almost always come back so long as you menstruate.  Birth control pills are said to reduce the speed of growth of scar tissue.  Also,  I heard that middle aged women are encouraged to be on bc anyway,  because the more eggs you release the more scarring on your a ovaries which can later turn into ovarian cancer.  I realize you only have one,  but I would definitely consider taking the bc,  preferably a progesterone based one. Good luck.

[ipurr2]

for him to say there is still microscopic endo left tells me he is NOT current on his research of endometriosis...I would suggest going to a True endometriosis excision specialist...I honestly do not think BCP will be of use to you...I suggest you go here and read as much as you can stand as this is the most current research on this disease by the best of the best in the field!
http://endopaedia.info/
I am sorry you are dealing with this horrible disease! I do know getting into the hands of qualified endo excision specialists are key! I too had DIE endo and have lost 1/2 my colon and many organs to this disease...it's not a disease to be treated by a gynecologist or any type dr. other then an endometriosis excision specialist...if you would like help in trying to locate one (they will look at your medical records for free most of the time) PM me!