Tips for Getting an Endometriosis Diagnosis...If you start the clock after my first visit with a gynecologist, it took about seven years for me to get my endometriosis diagnosis. While the word "journey" gets overused these...reactions1comment
can you have endo even after a total hysterectomy?...In 1989 had a total hysterectomy. My Gyno. said that I would be cured and that it all would all be ok. Unfortunately year after year I still have problems...reactions3repliesHysterectomyTips & Advice
Always Trust Your Gut...When you’ve been living with a chronic condition or many chronic conditions, it’s fair to assume that you have been told your symptoms are in your head. Especially if you...reactions1comment
Emergency Contraception before laparoscopy - help!...Hi all. I'm due to have a diagnostic laparoscopy on 20th March and my partner and I had a "woops" last night (15th) where our contraception failed. We don't want...reactions1reply
Rectal bleeding during period...Hey I’m new to all of this and I wondered if anyone had experienced rectal bleeding during periods ?...reactions4replies
Anyone else...I am 51 years old & have been dealing with endometriosis longer than I care to admit. I was diagnosed at the age of 28 when I could not get...reactions7repliesTips & Advice
Precancerous Cells Due to Untreated HPV High Risk...I was a busy mother of two girls and working as a reporter at my local news station alongside my husband. We always had a million things we were juggling...reactions1comment
Non-hormonal Treatments for Endometriosis...A variety of treatment options are available for people with endometriosis, ranging from medications to supplements to therapies. Of the medication options, one of the most commonly prescribed is hormones...reactionscomments
Afraid of getting a pain attack while being alone with my 2 year son...Do you feel safe being left alone with your kids knowing that an pain attack can hit anny moment? I had a surgery for endometrosis 8 years ago. Since then...reactions1reply
Burning, tugging sensation on ovary? ...I’m recently diagnosed with endo. Within the past two weeks i’ve developed a burning and tugging sensation on my right ovary. I’ve had ovarian cysts before and I’m not sure...reactions4repliesSymptoms
Endo Surprise...Not initially diagnosed, however after a laparoscopy in 2017 to remove large bilateral cysts & ovarian cysts, spots of endometriosis were present, but no treatment was suggested. In 2021 I...reactions1comment
Endometriosis and Intimacy...Endometriosis, and all that comes along with it, isn’t exactly the most romantic experience. I mean, pick any of the many less-than-attractive things to spoil the mood. There’s: It’s all...reactions2comments
Missing periods - anovulatory cycles ...Anyone else get anovulatory cycles, where your period comes when it wants to. Going back to the ob gyn tomorrow because something is off, and besides spotting recently up until...reactions2replies
Finding Support for Endometriosis Flares...Water bottle: check. Weighted blanket: check. Pain pals: check. I am currently tucked into a ball on my couch. My little fur babies are cuddled into the blanket with me...reactionscomments
Endo Progression while on Birth Control...I have been tentatively diagnosed with Endometriosis for about 8 years now (tentatively because I haven't done a laparoscopy for it, and thus isn't confirmed. My PA is "treating" me...reactions1replyPelvic PainRecurrenceFlares
Dried Fruit and Endo: Are They Pain Triggers?...As many people with endo know, we often have multiple other health issues, especially ones affecting our guts. In addition to having endo, I have irritable bowel syndrome, also known...reactions4comments
Scared of endo symptoms ...So my endo presents itself a little differently then what I’ve been told most people get. I have the heavy periods, I cramp way before my periods start and they...reactions2repliesCoping
First Lapro: Dr also recommends hysterectomy ...Hi Community. I’m so glad this space is here. Yesterday I had a surgery consult after years of trying to get my endo pain under control and a particularly painful...reactions4repliesSurgeryHysterectomy
The Biggest Struggle of Life With Chronic Fatigue...While my endometriosis diagnosis was unsurprising, hearing about chronic fatigue rocked my world. Until I read the term on a list of symptoms, I was certain one of my personality...reactions7comments
Endo and Me...As a full-time student, working two jobs and running a small business, endometriosis has had a significant impact on my life. Let’s talk about how I've gotten support. After being...reactions1comment
