The Game! Melanie has Endometriosis...

On last nights episode it started off with Derwin & Melanie seeing the doctor. The doctor told Melanie that the In vitro didn't take. She also stated that Melanie has Endometriosis which is a gynecological medical condition in which cells from the lining of the uterus (endometrium) appear and flourish outside the uterine cavity, most commonly on the ovaries. The uterine cavity is lined by endometrial cells, which are under the influence of female hormones. These endometrial-like cells in areas outside the uterus (endometriosis) are influenced by hormonal changes and respond in a way that is similar to the cells found inside the uterus. Symptoms often worsen with the menstrual cycle.
 I decided to talk about this on my blog today because this really hits close to home for me. About two years ago now I had an laparoscopy procedure  to get a cyst removed from my ovaries. Thats when I learned that I also had endometriosis. watching last nights episode and seeing all the comment reviews of the show I got a little irritated along with a lot of other people around the world that are dealing with this condition when the doctor told Melanie that she ONLY had a 10% chance to get pregnant. Because thats a FALSE statement. Now Endometriosis can affect people differently. Yes it is harder to get pregnant but it can still happen and the chances are a lot higher than 10%. I just want to say to anyone going through this I know the feelings your going through. It can cause a lot of stress and take so much energy. But if your trying for a baby...keep on trying;) IT WILL HAPPEN. The best advice I can give to someone with Endometriosis to is talk to your doctor, don't be afraid to ask questions, and take care of yourself!
MUAH:)