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Advice-Depo Shot/Combi Pill/Depression

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Hi,

Looking for a bit of advice. GP thinks I have endometriosis. I’ve always had issues (was out on pill at 12, laparoscopy at 15), but since having my children issues have got worse. After my 2nd was born I’ve had extreme back pain. It was attributed to many different things but now endo (I tracked he pain etc).i also had irregular bleeding, bleeding from the bowel and pains in my pelvis and pains when passing urine. I have also suffered with PND so am on Sertraline. The mini pill never worked for me so I was given the Depo jag. My mood instantaly changed and I was suicidal at my lowest. After 5weeks I started to bleed. I’ve also put on 7lbs+. Dr increased anti depressant to max dose, and put me on combi pill (even though I’m 35 and overweight). I’m half way through the jag, one week into the pill, still bleeding (getting heavier), pain returning and I’m pretty sure I’m ovulating just now (I get pain). I have been referred to gynae but it’ll be a couple of months wait. Has anyone ever been on both type of meds at the same time? I can’t have my depression getting worse but also don’t want the pain back. Is there any advice? Thanks xxx

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Hi TwoWeeLassies,

I am sorry to hear that you are suffering.

You might find joining one of our support groups or telephone support line helpful if you ever need someone to talk to: endometriosis-uk.org/get-su...

In prepartion for your up coming appointment there is a section on our website that you might find helpful: endometriosis-uk.org/seeing...

Best Wishes,

M Mary,Volunteer Moderator

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