So I found out today...

[OnlyTheBeginning]

For the pasts three months I've had extreme pain and have been uncomfortable. This all kicked off after taking the morning after pill in November, after endless amounts of hospital & GP visits I have been told I have endometriosis (I'm currently 19). I have been given the combined pill and sent on my way. It's been a scary and quite frankly emotional day but I'm relieved to now know what it is. I'm now wondering what to do. Do I demand more answers? It seems that I've been turned away without any support at all from the health services. Any suggestions? Thanks.

[KWJ2]

Hi,

Sorry to hear what you are going through. In my opinion you should ask your GP to refer you to a gynaecologist who should be able to give you further advice. As far as I am aware a laparoscopy is the only way to truly diagnose Endo so you can push a gynaecologist for that. I am currently in the combined pill to help with the symptoms I currently have from possible Endo and I am to go back to my gynae at the end of April to see if it's helped my symptoms, in the appointment I am really going to push for a laparoscopy.

I'm not having a great time on the pill, on my first month and am on day 15 of a period!! Plus I get very nauseous. But it has reduced my pain.... Although that's not a trade off I am happy living with really.

Sorry to go on about me, just thought it was a bit of a similar experience to you xx

[Ginger5641]

Yes. You need to get some help from a Dr. that knows what to do. Instead of sending you on your way. And not helping. Get a better Dr. would probably be your best bet. Sounds like you didn't have a good Dr.