Oh hun, . I'm no dr, but when you say your uterus is filling with a pus as a result of a lack of oestrogen, I am somewhat suspicious that this is the only reason.
I would be tempted to go and get another opinion as to what is causing the uterine problems. To just say stop bfing to allow your body to create more oestrogen sounds like the dr is *hoping* that will do the trick this time, since the other things haven't. It would be dreadful if you stopped bfing, only to find that the problem wasn't cured.
I know of a close friend who had multiple problems after a c/s that resulted in a massive infection. She had several operations and was in pain for three years, until the final operation cleared out the last bit of 'stuff' left behind from the infection. She successfully bf until her daughter was over two years of age. While it's a completely different scenario (and probably different medical issue), I wanted to reassure you that it is possible to get medical assistance and treatment without necessarily quitting bfing (or being impacted by continued bfing).
I just wanted to giv eyou hugs & wish you lots of luck I think you have done amazingly well so far, hopefully they will be able to find a treatment that still enables you to BF.
I wonder about kmn's suggestion of oestrogen supplements, have they considered / suggested this?
A few more suggestions - what sort of specialist treats the 70 year olds with this problem? And can you arrange to see them to get their opinion?
Is there follow up for the elderly (e.g. physiotherapy) to reduce recurrence??
This is probably no longer the domain of a specialist obstetrician, more a gynaecological surgeon.
If you are in Melbourne I would recommend getting an opinion from Anna Rosamilia.
. I'm no dr, but when you say your uterus is filling with a pus as a result of a lack of oestrogen, I am somewhat suspicious that this is the only reason.
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