I am 24 years old, in college and broke. I have been diagnosed with endometriosis and ovarian cysts since a lap in 2007. I have had many ruptured cysts, enlarged tipped uterus due to polyps, and heavy bleeding that forces me to change pants almost three times a day. I just finished hormone replacement therapy with depot lupron for six months with hot flashes, nausea, and migraines the whole time. After many ER visits and numerous tests including being scoped by a GI doc, my choices are limited. My ob-gyn says even if i get a hysterectomy I may still have endometrial pain due to the growth on my intestines and bowels. I could have a baby, but I am not married, and I am majorly poor due to not being able to work. I just want a life back. Should I just go ahead and get it over with and not have children? (By the way I am an early childhood education major and children are my passion. Go figure.)
I am from a small town where all of my friends are married and having children. They tell me there is nothing like holding your child. I’m afraid I will never experience this. This is a life changing experience and I have been known to be impulsive. What if I do it and regret it?