Pain management whilst trying for a baby?

[Triangle123]

Hello 🙂,

I was fortunately diagnosed with endometriosis quite young (9 years ago, aged 18). Since then, I've had so many hospital admissions with excruciating pain where I've been given morphine and sent home. Thankfully I've found that the mini-pill completely eliminates the pain.

We want to start trying for a baby later this year. I've decided that I want to track periods and ovulation for a few months before I start trying. The only problem is, if I come off the pill, I will once again be in excruciating pain which will effect life and work. Do I just have to accept that this pain is part of the process or has anyone found a way to manage pain whilst trying for a baby?

Many thanks for reading,

🙂

[_LoveMyDogs_]

Hiya,

Not sure if this could help, I’m very new to the scene and haven’t received an official diagnosis yet. The ultrasound team at my gp practice are pretty certain that I’ve got endometriosis and I’ve had one long awaited, unfortunately not very helpful hospital gynae appointment. However I did come away with a potentially useful snippet for if/when I come off of the mirena coil and try for a baby - they mentioned tranexamic acid to help with the blood flow and mefenamic acid as an anti inflammatory. Apparently you take either as and when needed and they can be combined 🤷‍♀️ Similar to yourself, I’m 28, been on birth control on/off for years for pain management and irregularity. Concerned about coming off of birth control because of what life is like with periods.

Currently getting some pain with the coil still in and being advised to take paracetamol and codeine.

[Roobs33]

Heya,

I’ve been trying for a second child for about 1.5 years with a stage 4 endo diagnosis about 10 months ago. I was prescribed mefenamic acid and tranexamic acid back in September. I’ve found that it does help with the pain but I have been worried about taking it especially when close to ovulation. So since about January I’ve just been managing by taking paracetamol, ibruprofen and a hot water bottle. I’ve been doing yoga, acupuncture and taking supplements which have definitely helped regulate my cycles and I’ve been having less pain in between periods. I hope you find something suitable. It is always so horrible knowing that you’re period is approaching! Xx

[Acsk]

My obgyn told me that paracetamol is safe to take in pregnancy. Not sure how many mg. I unfortunately don't know about any other options being safe. Take care, may God bless you and your journey to conception 💕

[EmB18]

I'm not sure what you've tried already, but I found that making changes to my diet helped reduce my pain by reducing inflammatory foods like red meat, gluten and sugar and focusing more on anti-inflammatory foods like fruit and vegetables. It can be a bit of trial and error to see what works for you, but I will send you a link that might help.

Some people find acupuncture helps with pain and it can help with fertility too if you find someone who specialises in that area. Homeopathy can also be useful in managing symptoms. Good luck.