After Surgery: do symptoms get worse before they get better?I got laparoscopic surgery in May to excise endometriosis. This was my first surgery for the problem. To all who have gotten surgery, do your symptoms get worse before they...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesFlaresLaparoscopySymptoms
Unsolicited Advice“Do a smoothie cleanse, it will get rid of the “toxic estrogen” in your body” "If you just lose weight and eat right, you'll be fine." "Everyone has pain with...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesAwarenessTips & Advice
Urgency to pee when lying downHello, I’ve been pretty sure that I’ve had endometriosis for the last 4 years since I’ve been having painful menstrual cramps and painful sex after ovulation lasting through my period...Reactions 0 reactions Comments4 replies
EndocrinologistDoes an endocrinologist play a role in your endometriosis care team? If so, do they lead your care or does your gynecologist? My gynecologist is now stepping down from being...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesHealthcare TeamTreatment
Brown discharge, dark red clots periodHi, My periods flow have become short and unusual lately. I have brown discharge/ spots mixed with dark red clots, no red colored blood. Very light periods. Is this normal?...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 replies
Did endo come back while you were on continuous contraceptives? Hello all, this is my first post here. I am 46 years old and was diagnosed with severe endometriosis eight years ago via laparoscopy. Lesions and adhesions were extensive and...Reactions 0 reactions Comments3 repliesRecurrence
Different types of painI’m 43. I was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis in 2020 when I had a hysterectomy. The more I researched, the more all of my seemingly unrelated symptoms made sense...Reactions 0 reactions Comments2 repliesCoping
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 repliesLaparoscopyTips & AdviceSurgery
Being diagnosed Hi there, I’m not sure whether or not I’ve got endometriosis yet but it has been suggested by my GP. Going for a pelvic ultrasound next week. My symptoms are...Reactions 0 reactions Comments1 repliesDiagnosisCopingSymptoms
Getting diagnosed and coping till thenSo I don’t know if I am in the right place really because I haven’t been diagnosed with endometriosis yet but I am on the waitlist to see a gynaecologist...Reactions 0 reactions Comments7 repliesCopingDiagnosisTips & Advice