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What pain is normal Post Lap? Can ibprofen gel work?

Hi, I had my first laparoscopy on Wednesday which diagnosed Stage 4 endo with deep infiltration of the bowel & douglas pouch. Am walking very slow when i do...

Hi, I had my first laparoscopy on Wednesday which diagnosed Stage 4 endo with de...

lou840

•6 years ago

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Newly diagnosed

Hi, I found out I had deep infiltrating endometriosis in August through a letter from my Gastro consultant referring me to the gynaecologist as he has seen it...

Hi, I found out I had deep infiltrating endometriosis in August through a letter...

Hidden

•6 years ago

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Has anyone had severe fatigue and depression associated with their ovarian cyst/endometrioma/chocolate cyst? If so, did surgery help?

Dear All, About a year ago, I fairly suddenly started experiencing intense fatigue (tired/sleepy all the time, needing to take a nap right after breakfast,...

Dear All, About a year ago, I fairly suddenly started experiencing intense fatig...

DrNarwhal

•6 years ago

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Stop Prostap and period

Hi, For those who were on Prostap injections and stoped, how long did it take for you to have your period back? Thanks

Hi, For those who were on Prostap injections and stoped, how long did it take f...

Annarocha1

•6 years ago

1 Reply

First Period Post Lap

Hi everyone. I was just wondering how people found their first period after their lap. Mine was due 2 days after and arrived bang on, usually it starts...

Hi everyone. I was just wondering how people found their first period after thei...

BeanC91

•6 years ago

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Can I get pregnant after multiple laparoscopies?

Hey everyone. I was diagnosed with stage II endo when I was 19, I had 3 laparoscopies in between the age of 19 and 22 (I’m 25 now), each time they said I had...

Hey everyone. I was diagnosed with stage II endo when I was 19, I had 3 laparosc...

TaurusFlower

•6 years ago

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T Hysterectomy with the Ovaries/Tubes/ Cervix removed - Period Symptoms 🤔

T Hysterectomy with the Ovaries/Tubes/ Cervix removed - Period Symptoms 🤔 Hi, after having this all removed ^ Im 7 months past my Op yet at least 2/3 months...

T Hysterectomy with the Ovaries/Tubes/ Cervix removed - Period Symptoms 🤔 Hi, ...

HellyLlewelly

•6 years ago

9 Replies

Problems urinatinf

Hi guys I am seriously having problems emptying my bladder it’s been a while now but I’ve just been ignoring it I feel like my bladder never empties fully and...

Hi guys I am seriously having problems emptying my bladder it’s been a while now...

Fooofs91

•6 years ago

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Anyone gone private?

I’ve been waiting since June for a lap appointment and yesterday the hospital told me that there’s no date for me yet, they can’t tell me when I’ll get a date...

I’ve been waiting since June for a lap appointment and yesterday the hospital to...

MrsL2018

•6 years ago

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First lap

Hey everyone my name's Emma I have suffered with endo symptoms for over a year, had my first lap yesterday to be told I don't have it and if the pain returns...

Hey everyone my name's Emma I have suffered with endo symptoms for over a year, ...

EmmaWoolcock

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Cists on ovaries?

Hi! I'm just wondering if anyone has had a scan for ovarian cists before a lap..and it came back clear..but they found cists while doing a lap? I'm asking as...

Hi! I'm just wondering if anyone has had a scan for ovarian cists before a lap....

Mermaid-Galaxy88

•6 years ago

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Infection

Well belly button is infected keeps bleeding and stinks vile Doctors gave me antibiotics and I’m washing it with salty water anything else I can do to help xx

Well belly button is infected keeps bleeding and stinks vile Doctors gave me ant...

Peyten

•6 years ago

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Failed mirena

Hi I went for my coil fitting today with the consultant, was painful and I have a high pain threshold and they said how well I was doing. Anyway they tried...

Hi I went for my coil fitting today with the consultant, was painful and I have ...

Kelsa

•6 years ago

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When admitted what do you give consent for them to do?

Hope you lovely ladies are having a pain free day. Re laparoscopy, depending on what they find when they carry out the procedure. Do they ask you to consent...

Hope you lovely ladies are having a pain free day. Re laparoscopy, depending on...

AllthatGlitters

•6 years ago

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Suspected Endo

Hey, I’m new here and wanted to get some advice. Ever since I was 18 years old I had really painful periods and cramps during the month. I went to the doctors...

Hey, I’m new here and wanted to get some advice. Ever since I was 18 years old ...

Yas45

•6 years ago

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Laparoscopy

Do they always take a sample for biopsy when doing diagnostic laparoscopy? Or only when they can physically see it?

Do they always take a sample for biopsy when doing diagnostic laparoscopy? Or on...

siani3

•6 years ago

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Blood from pack passage

I don't know what to do as don't want too waste anyone's time. I have been bleeding from my back passage but don't know whether it is related too my endo....

I don't know what to do as don't want too waste anyone's time. I have been bleed...

Trudie22

•6 years ago

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Not sure what to do next?

Hi all just looking for some advice if anyone’s been in a similar situation. After a long time of fighting to get surgery and 4 cancellations by the hospital...

Hi all just looking for some advice if anyone’s been in a similar situation. Af...

Samid76

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Help. Seeing consultant Tuesday what shall I ask?

Hi I am new here. I have had painful periods since I started my periods. To the point where I have on occasion been lying down on the floor screaming from...

Hi I am new here. I have had painful periods since I started my periods. To th...

ElizabethAl

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Endo on bowel - any experience/advice on surgery options?

Hi there, I'm convinced I have endo on my bowel, or somewhere near. All the classic symptoms - bleeding when passing stools when on period, sometimes can't...

Hi there, I'm convinced I have endo on my bowel, or somewhere near. All the clas...

Sarah_Meriel

•6 years ago

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Not confident

Saw consultant on Wednesday, I think he’s a general gynaecologist consultant, he’s agreed to do a laparoscopy (to look for endo) and laparotomy (to remove lump...

Saw consultant on Wednesday, I think he’s a general gynaecologist consultant, he...

vmagpie

•6 years ago

2 Replies

Helpful... thank you all

Dear all in part because of this site I was able to go to my GP and insist on a referral to an Endo Centre... having been diagnosed only 6 months ago and...

Dear all in part because of this site I was able to go to my GP and insist on a ...

Hawkins2018

•6 years ago

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Prostap

Can someone please tell me if the patches used for menopause are effective?.. I had 2 course of prostap, should have taken 3 courses originally but decided not...

Can someone please tell me if the patches used for menopause are effective?.. I ...

Brystol-Rae

•6 years ago

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A bit scared

I've found out my laparoscopy is on the 7th November, I'm a little scared I don't know if I have endometriosis and what if something goes wrong and I don't...

I've found out my laparoscopy is on the 7th November, I'm a little scared I don'...

elenrose99

•6 years ago

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Whats next?

I’ve just gotten out of hospital after 3 days, i went in to have 2 large endometriomas ? Removed and been told i have stage iv endometriosis. Im abit shocked...

I’ve just gotten out of hospital after 3 days, i went in to have 2 large endomet...

natalienln

•6 years ago

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colonoscopy

Hello, I was just wondering if anyone has had a colonoscopy? Originally I had no symptoms of endo on my bowels but I have had every other symptom of endo for...

Hello, I was just wondering if anyone has had a colonoscopy? Originally I had ...

Suzileverell

•6 years ago

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Stabbing pain inside for 7 months..

Hi all, new to this site. For the past 7 months I have had a stabbing pain inside on the left. It feels as if something is constantly pulling. If I orgasm its...

Hi all, new to this site. For the past 7 months I have had a stabbing pain insid...

Bernie82

•6 years ago

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No endo I should be happy and all I feel is frustration

Had my lap yesterday afternoon, after years of pain, pain during or after sexual intercourse, irregular bleeding.. years of wondering and doctors appointment,...

Had my lap yesterday afternoon, after years of pain, pain during or after sexual...

siani3

•6 years ago

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Laparoscopy- time off work

I work in a Reception class and wondering how much time I am expecting to be off for a good recovery. Hospital recommend 1 week, does that sound about right?

I work in a Reception class and wondering how much time I am expecting to be off...

TiredTay

•6 years ago

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What the Doctor said...is this ok?

I went to see my doctor recently to try and get some answers (having previously been diagnosed with PCOS). Been on the pill 8 years to combat the pain, but had...

I went to see my doctor recently to try and get some answers (having previously ...

Amyocean

•6 years ago

1 Reply

Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

All posts for October 2018

What pain is normal Post Lap? Can ibprofen gel work?

Newly diagnosed

Has anyone had severe fatigue and depression associated with their ovarian cyst/endometrioma/chocolate cyst? If so, did surgery help?

Stop Prostap and period

First Period Post Lap

Can I get pregnant after multiple laparoscopies?

T Hysterectomy with the Ovaries/Tubes/ Cervix removed - Period Symptoms 🤔

Problems urinatinf

Anyone gone private?

First lap

Cists on ovaries?

Infection

Failed mirena

When admitted what do you give consent for them to do?

Suspected Endo

Laparoscopy

Blood from pack passage

Not sure what to do next?

Help. Seeing consultant Tuesday what shall I ask?

Endo on bowel - any experience/advice on surgery options?

Not confident

Helpful... thank you all

Prostap

A bit scared

Whats next?

colonoscopy

Stabbing pain inside for 7 months..

No endo I should be happy and all I feel is frustration

Laparoscopy- time off work

What the Doctor said...is this ok?

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