So what next? Had lap 8 weeks ago and now second period is very painful. I've forgotten what is normal pain and what I shouldn't put up with

[Jooles552]

In getting back pain, hip pain abdo pain, nausea, dizziness lasting from before period to just after but don't know what can be done next. Do I just shut up and put up?

[trip21]

Hi Jooles552,

I am in the exact same situation as you. I am constantly in pain on a daily basis. I have period pain every single day even though I am not! Please don't put up with it and certainly don't keep quiet! I have rang my consultant and booked an appointment for tomorrow instead of waiting 3 months for the routine follow up. I would also advise you not to waste time by trying to get your Gps advice they won't be any good to you. Ring your consultant's secretary and ask them to give you the nearest appointment available. Hope you feel better soon. Take care. X

[Jooles552]

Thank you,

Your right I should go back to the consultant. It's just so depressing when you think your on the mend then bam back to square 1. I agree about gp it's a months wait to see my gp and to be honest it will achieve nothing. Hope you get on ok tomorrow. Let me know how it goes and thank you x

[Impatient]

How is your pain when not on a period? If you are just getting the painful episode when you have a period then really the best thing to do is stop the periods. More surgery may be required on endo but you won't get that for a while and need to cope in the mean time.

Taking birth control pills back to back for 3-4 months at a time will reduce the number of periods you have a year to 3 or 4 instead of 13.

There are longer term period stoppers like implanon arm implant (3 years) or mirena coil (5 years).

If you're trying now for a pregnancy then of course that would be a very good way to naturally stop periods if you succeed in getting pregnant, but if you don't have plans for baby making then you need to try and stop the periods. not only will that stave off the pains of the endo each period, but it can really improve your quality of life and the stress of worrying about when a period is due, how long it will last, how heavy and how painful it will be. Speak to your GP about the various methods for stopping the periods, there are at least half a dozen ways to do that and while not all will suit everyone it is worth trying each in turn to see what suits you and your lifestyle and life plans best.

[Jooles552]

Hi impatient, unfortunately I have had both implanon and the mirena. I continued with pain even without periods so that rules that out and birth pills cause me all sorts of other issues. I'm 42 so don't want any more children and plus I suffered so many miscarriages it's not an option. I guess painkillers and my fingers crossed will have to.do for now, like many ladies who suffer as there is no real.cure. bring on the menopause I say.

But thank you for your advice.

Jooles