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[Zo77]

Hi, I am a 22 year old and I am currently in the process of seeing gynaecologists about my problems. I have a gut feeling it could be endometriosis but I am not sure. My main symptom is that I find sex is very painful, and has been for about 2/3 years. I also get a lot of digestive problems which from reading these threads could also be linked as it gets worse when I am on my period. I feel really worried it is endometriosis and the doctor seems to be reluctant to say that’s what it could be so that makes me worried to waste NHS time with a laparoscopy but I guess it’s the only way to know.

Just not sure my symptoms are severe enough to be worth the money and don’t want to waste anyone’s time

[Hidden]

Hiya, I am in the same position as you. Just have a gut feeling and GP won't take me seriously. Makes me feel like I'm just being paranoid. Heavy periods, abdominal pain, bloating, pain in my legs, digestion problems, urinary problems, exhaustion. Can't find any other solution yet! Really want a lap as I am sick of this constantly being on the back of my mind. I am at the point where I just don't care what they tell me, I just need to know because it's driving me crazy!

[Zo77 in reply to Hidden]

It’s awful isn’t it! Not quite knowing what is wrong and it makes me doubt myself. I’m hoping next time I go they might consider making me a lap appointment. I’m not sure what can even be done but anything to help would be good.

I want to know so that when I want children I can get the help I will probably need to get pregnant sooner rather than later.

[Hidden in reply to Zo77]

Thats just it, I'm in a really good relationship and want children... Soon! Probably within the next couple of years. I'm 25 now, we have been together a while, got a house, settled in our jobs.. starting to feel right for us. But I am terrified of starting because I don't feel healthy for a start and I'm not happy about TTC when I don't feel up to scratch. I want to provide the best home for any baby I have. And also I'm super scared that once I start trying I'll find out I can't. I really don't want to let my partner down and children is all I shave ever wanted. It would be devastating x