Hi, I've always suffered with painful and heavy periods and have always just been told that I have IBS. Recently, the pain has gotten worse and I have been on my period for 3 months now. I get this really sharp stabbing pain along with an ache and pains in my side. I am also really bloated and tired. I was sent for an ultrasound scan where they told me that I had a cyst on my ovary and a polyp in my womb. However, when I next went on to visit a gynaecologist - he didnt even mention the cyst or polyp but told me that my ovary is not free to move and has something growing on it which is sticking it down! He said that I most likely have endometriosis and then just asked me to sign for consent for surgery - with no explanation of what, where or when! After seeing my confused face, he said that I should put up with it with painkillers and just come back in 6 months time to make up my mind!?
After researching about this on the internet, I am really worried:
I am not sure whether it would be best to have my implant out because I have read that this can make it worse?
I am worried that it could spread and end up growing and attaching to my bowel or bladder (is this what is causing the IBS)?
I am also extremely worried that I won't be able to have children and if they will take out my ovary during the op as well?
.....or if it ruptures? (I live miles away from the nearest hospital)!!
I'm really sorry It's a lot but it is definitely helping to write down all my worries. I really feel like I can't talk to doctors/gynaecologists because I feel like they usually try to rush you and don't listen
Please please help, thank you!