Could I have endo? Am I just worrying?

[BRYAS]

**update: I went to the doctors and had a lovely lady who did a quick exam of my pelvis, looked at my period tracker as well as the app in which I tracked the pain. She told me considering the time of the month I was getting the pain and the type of pain I was getting it was extremely unlikely it was endo, she did say she can’t be 100% sure (as the only way to properly diagnose is a lap) but the lap itself is more of a risk that the chance of me actually having the condition so left it up to me to decide what to do but said she didn’t think I needed one. I am however having another ultrasound as she said it could be a cyst that comes each month along with ovulation pain which she said was very common, she also suggested I have a blood test. I feel much more at ease and thank you all who have given me advice**

Just for a quick note; I suffer majorly with anxiety so have a tendency to fabricate issues in my mind when they’re not necessarily there.

I feel like I could have endo but not sure if I’m just overly worried, I do have an appointment later today to talk to a doctor though.

The only symptom I get it’s occasional pain in my left pelvic area, it’s very localised above where I imagine my ovaries and I would describe it as a dull ache. Nine times out of 10 the pain is very mild and I can go about my day ignoring it, Other times it’s a bit more painful and I have to take painkillers and muscle rub to relax it. The pain has no pattern, and as far as I’m aware it’s not related to my menstrual cycle at all. The public issue has been going on for a year/year and a half, and I have had multiple tests (ultrasound, STI checks, urine tests, pelvic examination) all of which came back normal and healthy.

My periods are fine. For the first day I can have cramps but again it’s nothing that a hot water bottle can’t fix, they’re not particularly heavy, after the second day I can get away with just a panty-liner. They also last between 4 to 6 days.

I also have no other ‘endo symptoms’.

Do you think I should push us further with the doctor or am I just being overly paranoid? again I do suffer with anxiety.

[RNSB]

With how common it is, I think its worth discussing it with your doctor. Often endo cant be seen on ultra sounds anyway. Remember, everyone's symptoms are different and they experience it either before, during and after a period. I previously had mild symptoms whilst on the implant contraceptive (mine was more pain during sex, seldom pain around rectal area and front left side) Literally my first period after removing the implant I started experiencing severe pain in those regions and went to my GP. That's when I learnt about endo and started my journey with it. So yes discuss it and look at all your options. Maybe go to a gynecologist instead if you're still worried because at the end of the day, even with anxiety, you know your body! Hope you find the answers you're looking for and get better soon!

[BRYAS in reply to RNSB]

Thank you for this advice! I actually have a doctor‘s appointment booked later today so will speak to them about it then. Since you’ve mentioned the implant my pains have only started since I got it I don’t recall ever having the pains before I got that.

I will definitely push to see a gynaecologist even if they don’t think it could be Endo because at the end of the day I’m in discomfort and shouldn’t have to deal with it even if it’s not Endo.

I hope since having a diagnosis you have really been able to manage your symptoms!