I saw the gynae a few months ago and still haven't heard about a date for my laparoscopy. I've started thinking that I don't want the lap. I don't want to undergo surgery and have scars on my tummy only for the gynae to not find anything. Gynae said if it's not endo then it's hormonal.
I asked my GP if I could have hormone tests and he says they don't exist, but I know he's lying. I'm too exhausted now. Has anyone used a hormone test where you take the sample at home and then post it?
Yes I have done at home hormone tests which cost quite a bit, but my surgeon said they're useless because your hormone levels change everyday all the time. And if it's endo that's the problem, the hormones fluctuate too much. So measuring them on a particular day or over a couple of days isn't very helpful. Gps can do a blood test for hormones, but again probably not that helpful. I presume you've had an MRI? They could see the Endo on mine. So it was a no-brainer to get the lap. I'm 6 months past it now and the scars are hardly noticeable. I could wear a bikini For example. But it's a big procedure to go through, So I would ask for an MRI if you haven't had it already
Gynae refused to do an MRI. I asked him. He said he'll only do a lap and I'm too scared to have one now. I've heard of the day 3 (lh and fsh) and day 21 hormone tests (progesterone). I'm in so much pain. It's worse than childbirth.
MRI was never a topic roughly 9 years ago and they offered up lap, which I took. I don't plan to get another lap test, mainly because I don't want more scar tissue than I already have, so I ended up going a more natural route.
In terms of a hormone test, hormones definitely fluctuate however I think knowing your thyroid function and looking at your diet. I hope this is helpful to you.
Is this fair according to NHS Constitution ?
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