endometriosis

[livechat143]

ever since my period started at the age of 13 i experienced severe pain and vomiting.

i was evenutally diagnosed with endometriosis at the age of 33. i have had prostap injections

and the coil fitted 3 times (all fitted incorrectly) at a womens clinic i might add.

continous bleeding collapsed on floor and rushed to A & E where i had fibroids and polpys removed.

9 biopsies as my endometrium lining was too thick and if left untreated can develop into cancer.

i have been to every gynaecology dept in Glasgow buy eventually found a consultant who listened to me and did not try to fob me off.

i eventually had a hysterectomy in November at he age of 59 where they discovered that one of my ovaries was embedded in my bowel and was in surgery for 6 hours.

I have recovered well and just wish someone had listened to me earlier.

My daughter is experiencing all the symptoms i had and she is on an 18 month waiting list to see someone.

I have decided to have her seen privately which i can ill afford but the thought of her suffering makes my blood boil.

Has anyone had a similar experience?

[Elaine91]

Yes, I’ve had a similar experience and don’t get the impression things have improved much.

Some docs will continue to see patients on the NHS after the initial private appointment, so maybe that’s a possibility?

Really sorry that you’re daughter’s going through this and I hope she gets something to help her.