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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments0 repliesSurgeryHealthcare TeamMental Health
Have you had more than one surgery for endometriosis?If you already had one surgery for endo, how do/did you know when it is time to have another one? What surgeries have you had?What was recovery like?How are you...Reactions 0 reactions Comments81 repliesSurgery
Diagnosed endo. Visible lump, not shown on ultrasound Hello, I'm wondering if maybe you could help me. I have endometriosis, had my second surgery in July for removal of large endometrioma and ablation to endo. It's 5 almost...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSurgeryRecurrenceSymptoms
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments8 repliesSurgerySymptomsTips & Advice
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSurgeryEndo BellyPelvic Pain
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesSurgeryHysterectomyLaparoscopy
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesSurgeryLaparoscopyTips & Advice
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments5 repliesSurgeryDiagnosisHysterectomy
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...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesSurgeryDiagnosisTips & Advice