New to this endo need help and advice.

[itzstacey]

Hi all,

Right iv not long been diagnosed with endo maybe 2-3 months as iv had bleeding for almost 2yrs now and they kept giving me birth control pills and iv had the marina coil fitted which none of these have stopped the bleeding or pain...I have very bad pain most days and use mefafenim acid, co-codolmol ,gabapentin, [sorry for spellings] but still find its hurting me and i am very bloated...I have an appointment in 3 weeks time with the gyna and don't know what to expect....OOh by the way they gave me an ultrasound scan and that's how they diagnosed me...please educate me on what I should expect and what I should know ...look forward to some replies.

Thank you Stacey

[Simonetta]

Dear Stacey,

I am sorry to hear you are having such a difficult and challenging time.

In answer to your query above, I am attaching some information which may help you when approaching your gynaecologist:

endometriosis-uk.org/sites/...

endometriosis-uk.org/sites/...

endometriosis-uk.org/sites/...

endometriosis-uk.org/sites/...

Furthermore, you might find it useful to speak to someone either via our freephone helpline in confidence,

attend a support group or join in with our online support group sessions (please see below):

endometriosis-uk.org/find-l...

endometriosis-uk.org/online...

By the way, there is a newly diagnosed support group meeting on 10th November at 8:00pm which might appeal:

endometriosis-uk.org/civicr...

I hope this helps.

Take care.

Simonetta