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Lap confirmed retrograde menstration but no active signs of endo? Anyone heard of this?

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I had my lap two weeks ago tomorrow and just received the letter from the surgeon to my doctor.

It says he found retrograde menstration which is one of the main causes of endo but no active endo?

Could anyone give me a bit more advice? Could I be at risk of developing endo? Could he of missed deep endo?

I am at a loose end because would this cause pain and periods lasting over two weeks a month?

Thankyou

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Thank you for the information. It would of been very helpful if the surgeon discussed it with me like you did!

The GP wants to put me now on back to back contraceptive pill to stop my periods all together. I am living in Wiltshire in UK.

He didn't specialise in endo but specialises more with other gyna problems.

I still have no answered as to why my periods can last up to 20 days and other months miss it all together, I do feel like I'm in the dark with this all. And the pain must relate to these issues?

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Thankyou that's not a problem.

During my periods when I get one I get horrendous cramps but also get them before and after my period for a week or so. My periods can last between 15/20 days at a time. I also suffer from hot flushes but considering I am under 30 and have had no children it's nothing to do with menopause. I also suffer with a low dull ache in my lower back almost on the sides of my hips. Mostly on the left hand side and down my leg around my period week. I will have a look at your posts regarding specialists. Thanks again x

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Constantly! I suffer with nausea pretty much all the time, bloating, constipation and diarrhea and flatulence. The doctor mentioned it was probably IBS

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