Psychognic Pain: What It Is, Types, Causes & TreatmentPsychogenic pain is pain that is caused, increased, or prolonged by mental, emotional, or behavioral factors. It is not caused by a specific, identifiable physical issue or disease. This type...Reactions0reactionsComments0 repliesHealthcare TeamSurgeryMental Health
Symptoms of endoHi everyone, I have quite the list of symptoms I believe to be endo, however, I am frightened it won't be and I am just being dramatic... like some doctors...Reactions0reactionsComments8 repliesTips & AdviceSymptomsSurgery
Pain post-opHi everyone, I’m hoping to learn more from others about their experiences with pain after keyhole removal of endometriosis. A couple of years ago, I had appendicitis which went undiagnosed...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesPelvic PainSurgeryEndo Belly
laparoscopy vs. hysterectomyHi Endo Sisters! I was wondering what is your experience, opinion about laparoscopy vs. hysterectomy. I had a laparoscopy 5 years ago and need surgery now. I have significant adenomyosis...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesHysterectomyLaparoscopySurgery
Diagnostic LaparoscopyHello, I have been struggling with a number of symptoms for years and finally had my referral appointment today. I have been added to the waiting list for a laparoscopy...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesLaparoscopyTips & AdviceSurgery
Should I go for private treatment because of lengthy waiting lists?Hi, I have been suffering with endo symptoms for over 2 years and have finally got them to confirm my suspicions when speaking to Gynae. They have referred me but...Reactions0reactionsComments1 repliesTreatmentSurgeryTips & Advice
HysterectomyI just found out that I will need a hysterectomy. I waited to see the doctor for 2.5 hours to find out that they will be removing my cervix, fallopian...Reactions0reactionsComments5 repliesDiagnosisHysterectomySurgery
Mri scan for endometriosisHi I need an mri scan to diagnose the level of endometriosis and what surgery I need but I am massively claustrophobic even with calming meds. I can just about...Reactions0reactionsComments7 repliesDiagnosisSurgeryTips & Advice
How long after a diagnostic laparoscopy can you have endo removed Hi I had a diagnostic laparoscopy done last week and they found mild endo and ovarian cysts. My surgeon said he wouldn’t remove anything other then tissue to biopsy this...Reactions0reactionsComments3 repliesSurgeryLaparoscopyDiagnosis
Post Surgery Abdominal Binder RecommendationsHello All, Need recommendation on which Abdominal Binder to purchase post robotic myomectomy/ laparoscopy/ endometriosis surgery. Hospital provided: “Brand: “dj Orthopedics, LLC, Size: Universal 30”-45””. I’ve been wearing it for...Reactions0reactionsComments2 repliesTips & AdviceSurgery