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Post hysterectomy nightmare! How do I get my GP to listen and refer me to someone who knows about endometriosis and any ongoing issues

I had a hysterectomy in April out of despair with my GP's refusal to believe that there was anything wrong with me bar a few fibroids and my own conclusion...

I had a hysterectomy in April out of despair with my GP's refusal to believe tha...

Mcfw

•7 years ago

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What causes Endo Belly?

I am bloated everyday, I am normally a size 8 but I now can not fit in a size 12 jean just because my stomach is so swollen! Does anybody know what causes this...

I am bloated everyday, I am normally a size 8 but I now can not fit in a size 12...

Jane200017

•7 years ago

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Private consult went terribly - lost all hope

I didn't think it was possible to be more disappointed after an appointment than after my surgery but I was wrong... I saw a private consultant today and he...

I didn't think it was possible to be more disappointed after an appointment than...

staceymacg

•7 years ago

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Prostap good or bad?

I have gone 15 yrs to get a diagnosis!! Had abalation last yr and locum surgeon didn't help matters at all by "nicking a ligament". Finally got 2nd opinion and...

I have gone 15 yrs to get a diagnosis!! Had abalation last yr and locum surgeon ...

xxPxx

•7 years ago

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Endometriosis in Pregnancy

Hi all, I haven't been on here for a while on account of being completely flat out! I'm 35 weeks pregnant, recently married and just moved plus still working...

Hi all, I haven't been on here for a while on account of being completely flat o...

Disneygirl

•7 years ago

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Do I have the laparoscopy?

Hi Everyone. So a bit of background. I had a laparoscopy and I was diagnosed with a small amount of endo nearly 3 years ago. They fitted me with the Mirena...

Hi Everyone. So a bit of background. I had a laparoscopy and I was diagnosed wit...

Harry89

•7 years ago

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Left ovary stuck to womb

Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone has experience with this. I have terrible periods and it hurts when I use the loo. I had a scan and my ovary is stuck to my...

Hi guys, I was wondering if anyone has experience with this. I have terrible pe...

LindaIK

•7 years ago

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Possible Ovary removal

So as you all know im 23 & a endo sufferer. Ive had 4 operations and now they are saying ive only got the option of removing my ovary! I had a second opinion...

So as you all know im 23 & a endo sufferer. Ive had 4 operations and now they ar...

Zaiba01

•7 years ago

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Advice on getting hormone levels checked

Hi hope everyone's having a good day. Iv been thinking for a while that my hormones are out of wack I have symptoms and have been trying to balance them using...

Hi hope everyone's having a good day. Iv been thinking for a while that my horm...

AllWeNeedIsluv

•7 years ago

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Can someone please help?!?!

Cut a long story short, I was diagnosed with severe endo and endo on the bowel October 2016. Had a call from the consultant today to say my endo excision...

Cut a long story short, I was diagnosed with severe endo and endo on the bowel O...

Rharvey

•7 years ago

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Not ovulating post lap

Hi Hope everyone is well. Has anyone had any issues with ovulation after their lap for endometriosis? I had mine in may and the day 21 progesterone tests in...

Hi Hope everyone is well. Has anyone had any issues with ovulation after their l...

ging78

•7 years ago

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What are the symptoms of endom...

What are the symptoms of endometriosis? What causes endometriosis?How is endometriosis diagnosed?Why have I heard that some adult women may have trouble...

What are the symptoms of endometriosis? What causes endometriosis?How is endomet...

Jenny012

•7 years ago

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Bloating

Does anyone take any sort of good medication for bloating cause I'm struggling with that badly? Xxx

Does anyone take any sort of good medication for bloating cause I'm struggling w...

Gemma1986

•7 years ago

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Heavy bleeding post lap and hysteroscopy

Hi all, I had a laparoscopy and hysteroscopy last Thursday where it was found (and treated) I had a large fibroid plus endometriosis. First day or two I had...

Hi all, I had a laparoscopy and hysteroscopy last Thursday where it was found (a...

Cardiff_shell

•7 years ago

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First gynocologist appointment.

Hi. My doctor suspects I might have endometriosis after years of going back and to with right side pain which comes and goes. All my symptoms point towards...

Hi. My doctor suspects I might have endometriosis after years of going back and ...

bubzy2016

•7 years ago

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I'm 18 just been diagnosed with Endometriosis I need some help/advice

When I was 15 I got into into a relationship with a boy and by the time I was 16 I ended up being sexually active with him, I started getting severe pains when...

When I was 15 I got into into a relationship with a boy and by the time I was 16...

Katiee123

•7 years ago

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Low mood

I'm on my 18th zoladex injection awaiting hysterectomy, I have stage 4 endo. I have to wait for the gyni and bowel consultant to try to fit in joint surgery, I...

I'm on my 18th zoladex injection awaiting hysterectomy, I have stage 4 endo. I h...

Norman1970

•7 years ago

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Visanne and side effects

Hi all, I just started Visanne and I'm experiencing headaches, bad sleep, irritability and nightmares. Did anyone else experience this? Should I push through...

Hi all, I just started Visanne and I'm experiencing headaches, bad sleep, irrita...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Endo Treatment and Memory

Hi, new here and the boyfriend of a long-term endometriosis sufferer. My partner was prescribed Prostap for over six years and developed really bad memory...

Hi, new here and the boyfriend of a long-term endometriosis sufferer. My partner...

Cains1

•7 years ago

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What have I forgotten for my lap next week?

Hi there I have my third lap next week. It's been over 5 years since my last one and I'm wondering what I've forgotten. So far I have the following on the...

Hi there I have my third lap next week. It's been over 5 years since my last one...

gwen80

•7 years ago

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Right shoulder pain

I am 25 years old have had right shoulder pain for 2 years now starts a day or two before my period thats the only reason why i know its even coming....

I am 25 years old have had right shoulder pain for 2 years now starts a day or t...

Marthawilkins

•7 years ago

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Private consultation: laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, or both?

Hello, all. This is my first post, although I've been reading this forum for a little while. I'm 48 years old, have had breast cancer, and am now trying to...

Hello, all. This is my first post, although I've been reading this forum for a l...

MrsCherry

•7 years ago

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Vaginal repair experiences?

Hello, I wondered if any ladies who have had this as part of their endo surgery may be able to share their recovery or pm if it's sensitive? I had dyspareunia...

Hello, I wondered if any ladies who have had this as part of their endo surgery ...

Starry

•7 years ago

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Seeing private specialist tomorrow - fingers crossed!!

I've got my private consultation tomorrow with a specialist! Fingers crossed he listens and will get me back on the NHS list for another lap as he works for...

I've got my private consultation tomorrow with a specialist! Fingers crossed he...

staceymacg

•7 years ago

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Sex painful again after total hysterectomy 7 years ago

Is anyone else experiencing pain during sex again years after having a total hysterectomy? I'm 7 years post op and the pain is back again x

Is anyone else experiencing pain during sex again years after having a total hys...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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What medical treatment or surgery have you had post total hysterectomy for your ongoing/recurring endometriosis?

Just looking to find out what surgery or medical treatment people have been given after a total hysterectomy for any recurring endometriosis? I'm 7 years post...

Just looking to find out what surgery or medical treatment people have been give...

Hidden

•7 years ago

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Getting diagnosed

I am writing on behalf of my 20 year old daughter. She has had very painful periods since age 11, went on the pill but it did not make any and is basically...

I am writing on behalf of my 20 year old daughter. She has had very painful peri...

Geordiegirl7

•7 years ago

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Endo treatment and diagnosis

Hi guys I've been reffered to my gynaecologist again due to my pain getting worse by the day and other end symptoms. I have an appointment on the 9th of august...

Hi guys I've been reffered to my gynaecologist again due to my pain getting wors...

Carlysherlockxx

•7 years ago

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Weight loss on cerelle

Hi, doc advised i changed my pill from cilest to cerelle as I turned 50. I have been on it for over 30yrs. I have read about the side effects of cerelle and I...

Hi, doc advised i changed my pill from cilest to cerelle as I turned 50. I have ...

Pidge4

•7 years ago

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Lost Mirena Coil, endometriosis, periods, bloating and pain!

Hi I know there's probably been lots of posts regarding mirena coils going missing (I've read lots of them trying to get my answers!) but just want to know if...

Hi I know there's probably been lots of posts regarding mirena coils going miss...

Cathrd

•7 years ago

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Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

All posts for July 2017

Post hysterectomy nightmare! How do I get my GP to listen and refer me to someone who knows about endometriosis and any ongoing issues

What causes Endo Belly?

Private consult went terribly - lost all hope

Prostap good or bad?

Endometriosis in Pregnancy

Do I have the laparoscopy?

Left ovary stuck to womb

Possible Ovary removal

Advice on getting hormone levels checked

Can someone please help?!?!

Not ovulating post lap

What are the symptoms of endom...

Bloating

Heavy bleeding post lap and hysteroscopy

First gynocologist appointment.

I'm 18 just been diagnosed with Endometriosis I need some help/advice

Low mood

Visanne and side effects

Endo Treatment and Memory

What have I forgotten for my lap next week?

Right shoulder pain

Private consultation: laparoscopy, hysteroscopy, or both?

Vaginal repair experiences?

Seeing private specialist tomorrow - fingers crossed!!

Sex painful again after total hysterectomy 7 years ago

What medical treatment or surgery have you had post total hysterectomy for your ongoing/recurring endometriosis?

Getting diagnosed

Endo treatment and diagnosis

Weight loss on cerelle

Lost Mirena Coil, endometriosis, periods, bloating and pain!

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