Irregular spotting and chronic pain - previously been diagnosed with endo but no treatment for years.

Hello

i have had diagnosis of endo for about 10 years, but after last lap several years ago, where I was told I had a minimal amount and the diathermy of this did not help symptoms, I resolved not to address it anymore. At the time I developed endo I was also diagnosed with ME - I was having all sorts of investigations due to persistent illness (fatigue, nausea abdo pain etc) that has left me unable to work etc.

Anyway, at times I get sick of the chronic pain - mainly lower right abdo - which worsens cyclically and think I ought to go to Gp, but am unsure what I am looking for as I don't think the treatments make any difference to me. Over the last year I have had increased spotting both mid cycle and pre-menstrually; at times it can last almost through the month. I mentioned it to my GP a couple of years ago when it was minor and she said it was normal. It doesn't feel normal now, or can it be a sign of ageing/peri-menopause (I am 43).

I just wonder whar others experience of this is, or if there have been any new developments in the world of endo since I last investigated...

Many thanks,

yours

HildaL

[neal07]

I have mid cycle and sometimes all the month spotting. I told my gp and consultant...both said it's normal for people with endometriosis to have these bleeding. I have endometriomas bilateral. I am on zoladex but have these bleeding and spotting regularly. I told my gp today itself...he said I am not worried. He tells me is a nuisance than a worry. But experiencing it worries me. I have to put my trust in them. Hope this helps.

[jalo69]

Hi Hilda, my advice would be to see your gp with alist of your symptoms. Stress you were diagnosed with endo 10 years ago and ask for a gynea referal. You obviously have enough to cope with and it sounds to me you have good reason to be looked at. Good luck and i hope you get some answers soon. X J x