post surgery + first period

[Ru8yred]

me again,

I had the coil fitted during my surgery as they found a lot of dead and alive endo tissue + a cyst. They fitted the hormonal IUD (coil) saying it would help with my pain and the new endo growth.

I’m just under three weeks post surgery and my period has started and it feels like torture. It’s ridiculously painful, I was just starting to be able to walk again and this has floored me. I thought the coil would stop this but obviously it’s a slow start.

Has anyone else experienced awful painful periods post surgery + on the coil ? It all feels very unfair to add this on top of my healing. I’m also nearly three weeks and my work are hassling me to go back but I haven’t even gone out on a walk on my own yet, and I can’t even wear normal clothes yet as anything pushing on my lower abdomen is so painful and makes me almost instantly bloated.

feeling very defeated today, very annoyed this is happening and a bit alone. Any advice or shared experiences would be greatly appreciated xx

[Peaches45]

I currently have my first period after my surgery (almost 2 weeks ago) and the pain has been horrendous. Feels really deep within and worse than normal period! I can also relate to the not being able to wear proper clothes. Too painful 😖

I did refuse the coil so I can't relate to that. I have been looking into making dietary changes. Might be worth looking at too to help your current symptoms?

Id also say that no doubt your body might take a few months to regulate after having a coil fitted.

Fingers crossed things start getting better for you!

X

[Tangoandmax]

Hello,

I’m eight weeks post op and recently had my first period (I tri-cycle the pill).Pain was absolutely worse than pre surgery but I think it’s common for the first post op to be a lot.

Your surgery was very recent, therefore you’re still very much healing as it takes 4-6 weeks for your insides to actually heal. I think the coil may also take some time to settle and for you to see any benefits.

I’m sorry to hear work are pressuring you, that is not at all what you need. Do you have a sick note?! This can be extended by your GP if needed, absolutely take your time, I found that even when I thought I was ready I’d go in and it would wipe me out completely/I would flare and the pain would be worse than before which meant I couldn’t do the following day etc.

Take your time, your body has been through it and just needs rest. At three weeks I was still mostly horizontal and napping every day, we’re all different but if it’s what’s still needed for you, set realistic expectations with work, your health is more important xx

[KFitzWoof]

I am SO sorry you are in this much pain and also your work isn’t being understanding. Do you have a doctors note to give you time off?

Laparoscopic surgery, although less invasive, do remember you have had all of your organs lasered/cut or incised/poked around. I personally have only just started feeling more myself and able to go back towards my old clothes at 6 weeks post surgery and I am only stage 1.

I personally couldn’t have the coil, I’ve tried it twice but I had heavier bleeding, stabbing pain and issues with my cervix opening so I avoided it. Keep an eye on your pain with the coil and definitely track it daily incase you want it removed etc.

Have you tried any supplements? My gyno sugggested turmeric to help with inflammation, zinc, vitamin D and a general one. I personally take riboflavin (I get menstrual migraines and these help prevent those), well woman (for all those fun reproductive vitamins) and turmeric. I definitely feel the difference when I stop taking them.

Have a look into inflammatory diets like removing gluten, dairy etc. My gyno also recommended avoiding red meat.

As ever, discuss with your doctor or a medical professional. You’re not alone, we are all in this community with you x