Hope you’re doing as best you can during this uncertain time. I just wondered if anyone had any advice or similar experiences. I am diagnosed with endometriosis and had my first laparoscopy last October. Pain started again a few months later and is still not great. I tend to suffer with pain mostly at night, during my period and after sex. I don’t get too much pain during sex, but the day after I am in so much pain and often have to rest and sleep a lot. Does anyone else find this is an issue?
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I have it as well at times makes me feel a bit nervous. Also noticed there are certain positions that are more problematic. I also gradually increase the intensity to make sure everything works smoothly. Pun totally intended. Hope I am not too honest xx
Can you describe the type of pain you get I’ve gone through times of painful sex where it starts near buttox each cheek and all the way down my thighs and back of legs I could barley walk this was after very deep hard sex sometimes even light sex could do this but I find being more gentle helps or changing position.other pains I’ve had are chaffing pains as if to sand away my cervix I found using coconut oil to soften the area helped I think you did right by resting and sleeping as that would probably be best and taking some pain meds the pain in my buttocks was awful and stabbing.i also have nodule pain it’s not nice at all.
Firstly, I really do apologise if I have been too honest or too graphic in what I'm about to say. Until recently, I was too scared to even tell my (male) doctor that I was experiencing pain during sex! When I was finally brave enough to speak up, my "IBS" started to become a lot more serious in his eyes. So, apologies in advance if this is too TMI, but I hope it sheds some light on what you might be feeling.
My GP suspects I have endometriosis and I was due a laparoscopy to diagnose (before the coronavirus outbreak pushed everything back!) My symptoms and ultrasound results suggest I might have endo in my pouch of Douglas and possibly my bowel. I sometimes feel pain and pressure during sex that is linked to *ahem, apologies* the depth of penetration, and certain positions exacerbate this (mainly from behind). Soon after, I become severely bloated and suffer with a lot of gas, as well as shooting wind pains.
The pains after are definitely worse than during. During, the pain feels more like a pressure, a discomfort. I feel this with any kind of penetration, including non-penis penetration (if you understand me!)
My partner and I live in different cities, and I found this bloating and pain from one romantic visit can last for a few weeks after we actually saw one another and had sex. Times when I have been in so much pain with these gastrointestinal symptoms that I have cried have also been, coincidentally or not, times when I have been at my boyfriend's place for an extended period of time.
During my period, I also get these shooting stabbing pains in my rectum. This has now started happening during ovulation, too.
From what I have been reading (and, of course, you are more of an expert on these things than I am!) the word "pain" is so vague. If you can characterise the type of pain you feel and pinpoint exactly where, it can give the doctors and consultants an indication of where further endo may be hiding! I have heard that a lot of times it can be missed in the bowel. Hope this helps!
You are so accurate with my symptoms. I usually do not talk about this as I get a bit embarrassed but I feel pain and discomfort during and after sex with husband. Positions can also make it worse . I feel if I tell him, he might withdraw for fear of causing pain. I was diagnosed with endo 2 years ago and it has gotten worse overtime. I was advised by a consultant that operations don't make it better as it keeps coming back and with operations, I could get one of my organs hurt in the process. Some days are better than others. I always have excruciating pains in my rectal area during and some days after periods. I usually take medication days before periods to keep the pain down.
Hey lovely, having a warm bath after can sometimes help and taking some painkillers beforehand too (I know it’s not always easy to plan). Once everything is back to normal you should definately speak to your doctor about being re-referred - it might be a good idea to see your Gynaecologist again xx
Hello lovely, I'm so sorry you're experiencing this too! I usually get pain when I orgasm and then afterwards and the next day. I too had my lap last year (March) and pains were back a few months later. I haven't really got much to offer in terms of advice really unfortunately, just that I have the same and other symptoms and it's really bloody annoying!
Thank you all for your replies! I have been re-referred already to gynaecology and my appointment is in July. Lots of love to you all! This illness is difficult to live with sometimes. X
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makes me feel a bit nervous. Also noticed there are certain positions that are more problematic. I also gradually increase the intensity to make sure everything works smoothly. Pun totally intended. Hope I am not too honest xx
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