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Both ovaries need to be removed due to complex cyst.

Hi, I saw a gynae oncologist today regarding a 4.5cm complex cyst and he has scheduled me to have both ovaries and tubes removed. I have a history of stage 3...

Hi, I saw a gynae oncologist today regarding a 4.5cm complex cyst and he has sc...

Mguilfo

•6 years ago

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Mirena advice

Looking for personal stories od the mirina, and also can you use tampons after having it fitted if you bleed? My period is due a few days after it will be...

Looking for personal stories od the mirina, and also can you use tampons after h...

Kelsa

•6 years ago

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Please help! Which contraceptive pill do you take?

Hi, I saw a Gynae who has advised me to take contraceptive pill to help with my endometriosis symptoms. I have tried numerous in the past & some work, some...

Hi, I saw a Gynae who has advised me to take contraceptive pill to help with my ...

Endo007

•6 years ago

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Endometriosis: at a loss on what to do

Hi, I've not been on here for a while but feel like I need some support so I've come back onto this site. I'll start by telling you a bit about me; I'm 20...

Hi, I've not been on here for a while but feel like I need some support so I've ...

endowarrior_x

•6 years ago

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Endometriosis & Seizures

I’m an endo warrior and have recently started having seizures for the first time. I have daily headaches, and I have lost full mobility of my left side since...

I’m an endo warrior and have recently started having seizures for the first time...

JessieWilde

•6 years ago

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Mirena coil again before operation?

My endo was diagnosed 4 years ago by general and lasered. I then went back a year later as no improvements with pain/symptoms and they found no endo and...

My endo was diagnosed 4 years ago by general and lasered. I then went back a yea...

MegVarny

•6 years ago

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Lower back pain followed by upper back pain?

Hi ladies, In the past, I've had light twinges in my lower back but the majority of my "bad" pains have been in my pelvis, stomach, and legs. Over the last few...

Hi ladies, In the past, I've had light twinges in my lower back but the majority...

Z_tz

•6 years ago

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Post op confusion

I’m just a little confused . When I left the hospital after the Laparoscopy. They said I’ll have a post op appointment either 6/8 weeks . I assumed that they...

I’m just a little confused . When I left the hospital after the Laparoscopy. The...

Apollo_blue

•6 years ago

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Newly Diagnosed

Hi guys, I suspected I had endo since being a teenager (now 29) but my symptoms were never bad enough for me to really investigate, and there wasn’t enough...

Hi guys, I suspected I had endo since being a teenager (now 29) but my symptoms ...

Nym14

•6 years ago

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Late period following Endomitriosis Laparoscopy

I had my laparoscopy about 6 weeks ago. I got my first period normally but my second period is now almost a week late. No sign if cramps (which I usually start...

I had my laparoscopy about 6 weeks ago. I got my first period normally but my se...

JudeF1992

•6 years ago

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Hysterectomy, Endometriosis and Estrogen

Has anyone ever had a total hysterectomy due to endometriosis and then had the enod return about a year after their hysterectomy?? Also, has anyone had low...

Has anyone ever had a total hysterectomy due to endometriosis and then had the e...

Pinkruby701

•6 years ago

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What painkillers do you use during your period?

I am currently in agony, I think this is the worst period I’ve ever had and my endo has been lasered out and I have had 3 periods since but this one is kicking...

I am currently in agony, I think this is the worst period I’ve ever had and my e...

Elm98

•6 years ago

6 Replies

Gynaecology 1st appointment

I’ve finally got my referral form for gynaecology. What can I expect for my first appointment?

I’ve finally got my referral form for gynaecology. What can I expect for my firs...

JessMcL

•6 years ago

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I’ve got my surgery date

Just an update on my last post - I’ve just been to see my consultant and he’s going to do a total hyterecromy in 4 weeks - ovaries, tubes, uterus and cervix....

Just an update on my last post - I’ve just been to see my consultant and he’s go...

WhatToDo77

•6 years ago

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Copper coil....

Has anyone got/had the copper coil? I can’t handle the pill because of the hormones and the mirena coil helped with my endo pain for a year but then stopped...

Has anyone got/had the copper coil? I can’t handle the pill because of the hor...

MegVarny

•6 years ago

1 Reply

No relief after second surgery

I had ablation surgery from a general gynae last September. This surgery provided no relief and in fact made things worse. In May this year in went to an...

I had ablation surgery from a general gynae last September. This surgery provid...

Peren

•6 years ago

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My letter to head of endo centre asking/demanding for care

I've been having a bit of a time of it trying to get appropriate diagnosis and treatment. I really feel I've been messed around and I've long felt I have not...

I've been having a bit of a time of it trying to get appropriate diagnosis and t...

weekari

•6 years ago

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Pain

So yesterday I was in agony the pain was like period pain all day even though I’m not on my period or due on it. Today I’ve got a sharp twinge in my right...

So yesterday I was in agony the pain was like period pain all day even though I’...

tinkerbell971

•6 years ago

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Chocolate cyst/endometrioma removal

Hello, So i have a chocolate cyst measuring 3cm on my left ovary. I am scheduled for a Laparoscopy in 4 days. I know that an Endometrioma usually means an...

Hello, So i have a chocolate cyst measuring 3cm on my left ovary. I am scheduled...

kELLY1990

•6 years ago

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Do I go private

I’ve just been told it’s going to be a year on the waiting list for my laparoscopy. I was first told it would be 6months I’m devastated. Myself and husband are...

I’ve just been told it’s going to be a year on the waiting list for my laparosco...

steph-cros86

•6 years ago

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Do I have a laparoscopy?

I went to gp and asked to be referred to gynaecologist because I thought I had endo. She straight away offered me a laparoscopy. I said I was unsure because...

I went to gp and asked to be referred to gynaecologist because I thought I had e...

Sarahlou23xx

•6 years ago

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Post lap recovery

Hi ladies Hope you’re having pain free days. I had my 2nd lap last Thursday where they found “very mild” endo on my uterosacral ligament (my previous lap...

Hi ladies Hope you’re having pain free days. I had my 2nd lap last Thursday whe...

rubysoho

•6 years ago

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I am sure I have endometriosis, but doctors wont help!

I started my periods when I was 10 years old, and I always dreaded that time of the month due to having “bad periods”. I was put on the pill soon after this...

I started my periods when I was 10 years old, and I always dreaded that time o...

carldahr

•6 years ago

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Coccyx / tailbone pain linked to endo removal lap

Anyone else had endometriosis found and removed from their uterosacral ligaments? I've noticed after that lap about 3 months later I developed coccyx pain....

Anyone else had endometriosis found and removed from their uterosacral ligaments...

luthien

•6 years ago

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period pains

hello im in so much pain agen on my period this month the pains have been getting worse everytime i dont think this much pain is normal i had a smear test...

hello im in so much pain agen on my period this month the pains have been gettin...

1solution4Me

•6 years ago

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Hysterectomy for treatment of endo

Hi there My specialist wants me to have a hysterectomy (leaving ovaries in) to treat my endo as I suffer from heavy bleeding. I am 34 and have no kids. I am...

Hi there My specialist wants me to have a hysterectomy (leaving ovaries in) to t...

Nippersgirl

•6 years ago

13 Replies

Bladder surgery

I have to have surgery to remove a large amount of endo from my bladder they have to obviously give worse case scenario but they have said they could damage my...

I have to have surgery to remove a large amount of endo from my bladder they hav...

Dkb29

•6 years ago

7 Replies

So confused on what to do

I have a pre-assessment for a laparoscopy on Wednesday in preparation for a laparoscopy in say 12 weeks, I don't know if I have endometriosis, my periods,...

I have a pre-assessment for a laparoscopy on Wednesday in preparation for a lapa...

elenrose99

•6 years ago

3 Replies

Thoughts...Endo?

Hey everyone, New here, have been scrolling through this entire site for weeks now. I’ve have been dealing with terrible pain, and tons of symptoms, and have...

Hey everyone, New here, have been scrolling through this entire site for weeks ...

Bnb1991

•6 years ago

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Severe hip pain and my period

Hi there! It seems like we are all living with the same horrific symptoms! I started having what I thought was terrible period cramps over a year ago that...

Hi there! It seems like we are all living with the same horrific symptoms! I sta...

Birdlover1234

•6 years ago

4 Replies

Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

All posts for October 2018

Both ovaries need to be removed due to complex cyst.

Mirena advice

Please help! Which contraceptive pill do you take?

Endometriosis: at a loss on what to do

Endometriosis & Seizures

Mirena coil again before operation?

Lower back pain followed by upper back pain?

Post op confusion

Newly Diagnosed

Late period following Endomitriosis Laparoscopy

Hysterectomy, Endometriosis and Estrogen

What painkillers do you use during your period?

Gynaecology 1st appointment

I’ve got my surgery date

Copper coil....

No relief after second surgery

My letter to head of endo centre asking/demanding for care

Pain

Chocolate cyst/endometrioma removal

Do I go private

Do I have a laparoscopy?

Post lap recovery

I am sure I have endometriosis, but doctors wont help!

Coccyx / tailbone pain linked to endo removal lap

period pains

Hysterectomy for treatment of endo

Bladder surgery

So confused on what to do

Thoughts...Endo?

Severe hip pain and my period

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