Second month on Vissane - Endometriosis

Summary

In this second-month update, the speaker shares their experience with Vsan, a medication prescribed for their 5 cm endometrioma. After struggling with significant side effects like headaches, nausea, and emotional instability in the first month, they report much improvement in the second month. The headaches and nausea have decreased, and they no longer experience severe period pain, although daily spotting persists. Despite ongoing mild discomfort, the speaker remains hopeful and plans to continue treatment for a third month with an upcoming ultrasound to assess progress. They offer advice to others considering Vsan: be patient and give your body time to adjust.

Takeaways

• 😀 Taking Vsan for endometrioma can help reduce cyst size and delay the need for surgery.
• 😀 The first month of taking Vsan can be challenging, with side effects like hair loss, mood swings, and headaches.
• 😀 Side effects tend to improve by the second month, with less severe symptoms and more energy.
• 😀 Spotting may continue throughout the treatment, but pain and discomfort significantly decrease.
• 😀 The medication can help manage symptoms of endometrioma, including reducing severe period pain and bloating.
• 😀 The second month of treatment showed a noticeable improvement in symptoms, making it easier to continue the regimen.
• 😀 While side effects like mood swings and headaches may initially worsen, they can become more manageable after the body adjusts.
• 😀 It is crucial to stick with the treatment for at least three months to assess its effectiveness.
• 😀 The goal of treatment is to shrink the cyst so that if surgery is required, only the cyst is removed, preserving ovarian tissue.
• 😀 Regular checkups and ultrasounds are important to monitor cyst size and the effectiveness of the treatment.
• 😀 Always consult your doctor before making any changes to your treatment, and listen to your body’s responses to medication.

Q & A

Why is the speaker taking vsan medication?

The speaker is taking vsan medication to reduce the size of an endometrioma found on one of her ovaries, which measures 5 cm. The goal is to shrink the cyst to make it easier to perform surgery, preserving as much of the ovary as possible.

What is the size of the endometrioma and why does it matter?

The endometrioma is 5 cm in size. The speaker wants to reduce it to a smaller size (ideally around 2 cm) to avoid extensive surgery, which could leave her with very little ovarian tissue left.

What were the side effects experienced during the first month of taking vsan?

During the first month, the speaker experienced numerous side effects including hair loss, daily spotting, mood swings, energy loss, and severe headaches. She also felt nauseous and had occasional dizziness.

How did the side effects change during the second month?

In the second month, the side effects significantly improved. There were fewer headaches (only about three during the month), no nausea or dizziness, and no hair loss. However, the speaker still experienced mild discomfort, random bloating, and daily spotting.

Why is the speaker still taking vsan despite the first month's challenges?

The speaker decided to continue taking vsan because she felt the second month showed improvements. She also noted that her body needed time to adjust, and the side effects were more manageable in the second month.

What is the speaker's experience with period pain after starting vsan?

The speaker used to experience severe period pain with heavy clotting. After starting vsan, the pain completely stopped, though she still experiences mild discomfort and bloating at times.

What did the doctor recommend regarding the length of time to take vsan?

The doctor recommended that the speaker take vsan for at least 56 days (about two months), as the body needs time to adjust to the medication. This timeframe is also common for other treatments, including psychological medications.

What are the speaker's next steps with the medication?

The speaker plans to continue taking vsan for a total of six months, with check-ups at the third and fifth months to monitor the size of the endometrioma and other cysts.

What advice does the speaker give to others who are considering vsan?

The speaker advises others to stick with the medication for at least three months, as the body needs time to adjust. She encourages people to follow their doctor's advice, listen to their bodies, and stop the medication if the side effects become intolerable.

How does the speaker feel about surgery as a treatment option?

The speaker is not fond of the idea of surgery and is hoping to avoid it if possible. She prefers trying the vsan medication to shrink the cyst and reduce the extent of surgery needed in the future.