Diagnostic Laparoscopy...Hello, 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...reactions2repliesLaparoscopyTips & AdviceSurgery
Different types of pain...I’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...reactions2repliesCoping
Urgency to pee when lying down...Hello, 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...reactions4replies
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...reactions1replyDiagnosisCopingSymptoms
My Experience With Surgical Menopause...In May 2021, I had my fourth surgery for endometriosis. I’ve had issues with recurring large endometriomas throughout my life and even had a couple of ruptures, the most excruciating...reactionscomments
My Endometriosis Story...Abdominal migraines, IBS, anxiety, constipation, ovarian cysts. These are the things doctors blamed for the abdominal pain I began having at 14 years old (1999). Every Doctor I saw had...reactionscomments
My experience...So I’ve recently got diagnosed with endometriosis, adhesions all over my abdomen and two large cysts on each of my tubes. It took months to get a diagnosis. In total...reactions5repliesPelvic PainDiagnosisTips & Advice
Brenda ...I had to have emergency total hysterectomy 1906. There was no information about endometriosis at that time. One day I started having severe abdominal pains, I went to the ER...reactions1reply
My endometriosis story...Hi I'm Brittany I'm 26, and I have had endometriosis since 2021. I have had 3 endometriosis surgeries and my tubes removed and ablation surgery and now I haft to...reactions5replies
When I was diagnosed....A little over a year ago, I found out I have Endometriosis. I didn’t know for the longest time. I was having cramps so bad I couldn’t even get out...reactions1reply
Cont ...I am just tired of the lies and would like some answers and tired of all the testing for Diabetes when they all come up negative like I was tested...reactionsreplies
OMG...I remember going to the doctor when I was 13 and she was telling me about what a period would be like and I was like OMG. I was a...reactions1reply
Getting diagnosed and coping till then...So 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...reactions7repliesCopingDiagnosisTips & Advice
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...reactions3repliesRecurrence
Surviving Endometriosis Is a Daily Victory...Sometimes, life with endometriosis can feel repetitive and depressingly dull. I am bleeding with no end in sight, taking painkillers like they’re sweets, and feeling deflated at the number of...reactions4comments
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...reactions1replyTreatmentSurgeryTips & Advice
Things My HCP Have Said to Me When I Ask For Treatment...Have you ever been told any of the following when you requested a procedure or treatment for your endometriosis?: - You need a male partner to sign off on that...reactions2repliesAwarenessTreatmentHealthcare Team
Long period and ovulation...Hi, my period length usually around 5-6 days. However, these past few months, my period will last up to 10-15 days. There's not much bleeding but it still confused me...reactions1replyInfertility & PregnancyIntimacySide Effects
Brown discharge, dark red clots period...Hi, 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?...reactions2replies
Supporting Your Partner If They Need to Stop Working...Last week my partner asked me a question: What would we do for money if she had to stop working? I didn't have an answer. Both of us are self-employed...reactions6comments
