Post op advice ...Afternoon, advice needed I’m about 9 days post op for Laparoscopy ,Hysteroscopy,d and c and tubal dye test. I am still experiencing shoulder tip,neck,rib pain. Migraine/dizzy spells and extreme fatigue...reactions5repliesLaparoscopyTips & AdviceSymptoms
"Get Well Soon" and Other Well-Intended Phrases That I Wish Allies Would Stop Saying..."I haven't seen you around the office recently! Were you on vacation?" My coworker greeted me during lunch when I returned to the office. "No," I responded. "I wasn't feeling...reactions1comment
Does IUD help in heavy bleeding caused by endometriosis and endometrioma...Please advice if anyone has gone for IUD for heavy bleeding. I am suffering from heavy bleeding, have been detected with Endometriosis and chocolate cyst. I was on luprodex 3.75...reactions2replies
Endo Life in the Summer...Summertime is all about swimming, hiking, and enjoying activities outdoors. But endometriosis can make summertime anything but carefree. We want to enjoy all the summertime activities, but they can become...reactions2comments
Can't sleep on right side now - any one else have this?...I have moderate endo. I currently can only sleep on my back, legs crossed or in "frogs legs" position, or on my left side in fetal position. If I sleep...reactions6repliesSleep
Symptoms after c section ...Hi so I have always suffered terrible periods since I started at the age of 11. Period pain has been extreme feeling sick, fatigue always before and when I’m on...reactions2repliesSymptoms
Post surgery return to work...Hello , I had surgery for endo with Laparoscopy among 4 other procedures for infertility as well on 12th April - and also had post surgery complications and was told...reactions13repliesCopingLaparoscopySurgery
A Small Window into Living with Chronic Pain...I recently hurt my back. I’ve always had a somewhat weak back and can strain it easily, but years of core strengthening and stretching mostly nullified these issues, and I...reactions1comment
5 Things I’ve Learned: Endo Edition...I’ve had pelvic and lower abdominal pain since I was 14, along with intense life-altering cramps. Like most, I wasn’t diagnosed for over a decade. In those years, I researched...reactionscomments
Managing Burnout from Endometriosis Treatment...Burnout is a concept that is mostly heard when applied to the professional environment, as a state of physical and emotional exhaustion, an inability to cope with professional demands, and...reactions1comment
My surgery is next week...Hiya, I have my surgery next week on Monday. My symptoms started about a year ago. I started getting really painful periods, whenever I would go to the toilet (number...reactions7repliesCopingLaparoscopySymptoms
Doctors recommend hysterectomy even though symptoms aren't terrible...Hello, I'm new here. I'm in the reverse situation of a lot of people on here. I'm being told I need a hysterectomy even though my symptoms aren't really that...reactions7replies
Surgery nerves ...The nerves for surgery is starting to get to me -3 days out and I’m starting to doubt if I get myself to walk through the 🏥 hospital door in...reactions5repliesCopingSurgery
Self-Care for Endometriosis (and Other Chronic Conditions)...One condition. Two conditions. Chronic conditions for me and you. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), “six out of ten American adults have at least one chronic...reactions3comments
Surgical menopause...Hi I’m new to here but not to endo and looking for some advice/support? I had a total hysterectomy 5 days ago after 20+ years of endo(I’m 45) and 5...reactions1replyCoping
Combatting Hereditary Fears for My Daughters...As I’ve gotten older and finally been able to manage the “worst” of my endometriosis symptoms, more and more I find myself thinking about my daughters. Just getting to the...reactionscomments
Surgical Menopause (endometrioma/bilateral oophorectomy)...Hi everyone! I lost my L ovary in 2021 due to a long undiagnosed endometrioma that ruptured. I now have a growing endometrioma on my remaining ovary and am looking...reactions10repliesCopingSurgeryTips & Advice
What should I expect from consult?...Hi everyone, I recently had a transvaginal ultrasound to investigate ongoing cramping and spotting throughout the month. Some background: I had an ablation 3 years ago due to heavy periods...reactions1reply
Long period?...Hi all, I’ve not been diagnosed but have enough of the symptoms to suspect, am currently awaiting investigation but I wondered if anyone was in the same boat as me?...reactions2repliesCopingSymptoms
How to Get a Good Night Sleep With Endometriosis...Endometriosis can be a real pain – literally and figuratively. One of the most frustrating aspects of endo life is its impact on your sleep. Whether it’s a pain, hormonal...reactions4comments