6 months post op - periods still excruciating..!

[BlueLabrador2702]

How long until the pain for your periods stopped being as bad as before the operation? I allowed the first few as I figured my body was healing, but my op was late Feb & this one is really kicking my butt. Feeling a bit disheartened. Don't have my hospital post-op catch-up until September..

[Irma-T]

Mine unfortunately were the same and I didn’t notice any difference post excision surgery and for so long I thought it was the magic wand I needed.

[BlueLabrador2702 in reply to Irma-T]

Thank you - so did yours never improve?

[Irma-T in reply to BlueLabrador2702]

I am pregnant now with my miracle IVF baby and the relief in the pain in pregnancy is so true for me! No Endo pain, it’s amazing! I’m scared what they’re going to be like once I’m no longer pregnant.

[BlueLabrador2702 in reply to Irma-T]

Ahh! Congratulations!! ❤️ hopefully they wont be so bad!! X

[Irma-T in reply to BlueLabrador2702]

Thank you 💛

[HT267]

Hey, it took 8 months for me to see any change. I was jealous of people who felt instant benefit. I think recovery from surgery really varies too which makes it hard to know if it's worked. Hopefully you get some benefit from it soon xx

[BlueLabrador2702]

Thanks so much - I really hope so too. The NHS keeps delaying my follow up appointment face to face, so hopefully can meet my surgeon to discuss soon too..! x

[dinglet]

I am delighted you asked the question as I am the same post January op for Stage 3 endo. I thought I was going nuts or wasn't sure if it the stage of endo that means a longer time for improvement. They are not as bad as the ones 1-2months post op but I wouldn't say they are much better then pre op as still floor me for a day. Hoping others may say it gets better over time. 🙌

[BlueLabrador2702]

Exactly the same here. The first 2 were constant pain, usually its just bad pain day 1, which is what it's gone back to. But that pain is the same as before my op, throwing up, numb legs etc. Hopefully we will get there!!

[Brambledoggy]

Evening. These are the facts. Every woman is different and therefore her body is so very individual . One women will feel instant relief. One woman will get relief a month later. One a bit pain free after 6 months. Some none at all. Ever. Some have dozens of surgeries and nothing works depending on her individual body make up. Some have children, get relief. Some have no children and it continues. It depends on the woman, the endo locations, the severity, her age, the skill of the surgeon, where they had it done, what medication they’re put on after, there are thousands of variations. For some there are no answers. Just keep going back to your GP and if you’re well enough, get educated and put some pressure on them when you’re sat there and think “this doesn’t feel right to me”

Because ( as with all things in life) if it feels wrong, it probably is.