I am new to this got diagnosed about 4 weeks ago just on the waiting list now for the laparoscopy. If the endo is found will they get rid?

[emj2014]

I am 21. Suffering from pain in stomach at all times and awful pain during sex.

[squidgy]

Hi there.

They may be able to cut out/burn away some of the endo if they see it, but it wont be a cure. You may be pain free for weeks,months,years, but the problem with endo is it grows back. Sorry it not what you probably wanted to hear.

Unfortunately painful sex is another symptom of endo and is another aspect of our life we have to adjust both physically and mentally due to this chronic disease. Sorry to hear you are suffering with this and the other pains. I hope the lap does offer you some time free from it all.

Sorry I have not been much help. But I hope what I have said has been of use. x

[emj2014 in reply to squidgy]

Thank you for your reply it was very helpful. I haven't had a propa answer off any body so I am grateful. Although this is going to be a tough journey xx

[squidgy in reply to emj2014]

You are more than welcome. Glad I could be of some help. Yeh it is going to be a tough long journey I'm sorry to say. One little ray of light in this chaos that is endo, is that you know you have this site and the support/understanding of us on here. Hope you are having as much of a pain free day as possible x

[KM1986]

Just had my first lap and they managed to burn away everything they found. I've felt some relief straight away but am aware that it's likely to come back. Good luck xx

[emj2014 in reply to KM1986]

Thanks for your reply. Hopefully it stays that way for you. Thank you hopefully I will feel some relief xx

[KM1986]

Best of luck xx

[bethanybob]

I had my lap 2years ago and have stayed on the contraceptive pill since. Although the majority of my symptoms went and haven't returned I still have massive issues with painful sex. I have been attending physiotherapy for over a year with not a lot of joy. I am afraid to say that a lap doesn't always fix the problem. However I hope you are more successful than I was in recovery.