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Endo Complications

Hi everyone, About 8 years ago, my gyno suspected endometriosis. Due to my high risk of surgery complications, he decided it was not in my best interest to...

Hi everyone, About 8 years ago, my gyno suspected endometriosis. Due to my high...

Qt_314

•4 years ago

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"HOW ENDOMETRIOSIS IS TACKLED BY THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY" TIMELINE

THANK YOU FOR GYNAECOLOGIST AND LEADING ENDOMETRIOSIS EXPERT IRIS ORBUCH FOR PUBLISHING HER ENLIGHTENING BOOK, from which this text was extracted. PLEASE READ...

THANK YOU FOR GYNAECOLOGIST AND LEADING ENDOMETRIOSIS EXPERT IRIS ORBUCH FOR PUB...

StefaniaJW

•4 years ago

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Help, Endometrioma on one ovary

Hello. I’m after some help and advice please. I had a transvaginal scan a month a ago and this was painful and it had to stopped, a MRI scan was then...

Hello. I’m after some help and advice please. I had a transvaginal scan a mont...

Pink_Moon

•4 years ago

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Neck pain with Endo?

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Endo March this year which was removed with ablation. I mentioned during appointments before and since my lap about neck...

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Endo March this year which was removed with a...

Lmcphee

•4 years ago

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Clinician on referral letter isn't stated

Hi ladies, I recieved a surgery date earlier than expected and just recieved the letter. I am supposed to see a specialist for surgery as he was the...

Hi ladies, I recieved a surgery date earlier than expected and just recieved th...

Plew

•4 years ago

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Pulsating in stomach?

I have stage 4 endo, I’m 2 months of zolodex 1 period so far but around a week ago i had this pulsating feeling on the left side of my stomach to the left of...

I have stage 4 endo, I’m 2 months of zolodex 1 period so far but around a week a...

natalienln

•4 years ago

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Stage 4 Endo/medication

Does anyone have stage 4 and not take any meds for it. (Pain killers anti inflammatorys not included) ie mini pill, coil etc are you able to live a normal life...

Does anyone have stage 4 and not take any meds for it. (Pain killers anti inflam...

natalienln

•4 years ago

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Anxious, possibly have endometriosis, would like reassurance

Hi 2 weeks ago I had a transvaginal scan to help find out the reason for long term irregular periods (they've been irregular basically since I started them,...

Hi 2 weeks ago I had a transvaginal scan to help find out the reason for long te...

angelkn1

•4 years ago

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Only ONE surgery?

Has anyone just had ONE surgery to excise endometriosis and it has never caused them issues again? From what I have read, people seem to have multiple...

Has anyone just had ONE surgery to excise endometriosis and it has never caused ...

EndoEffect

•4 years ago

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[This post has been edited in line with Endometriosis UK's code of conduct]

I recently saw a doctor at the endometriosis specialist centre at Kings College Hospital. They said it was my decision whether or not to have a laparoscopy to...

I recently saw a doctor at the endometriosis specialist centre at Kings College ...

OllieF

•4 years ago

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Stage 4 endometriosis post surgery, chances of naturally conceiving?

Hi community, I saw my gynaecologist today who has said that our chance of conceiving are really low since I am classified as stage 4 endometriosis. She said...

Hi community, I saw my gynaecologist today who has said that our chance of conce...

Hopeful1s

•4 years ago

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Finally! I have my lap on Tuesday :)

So, after well over a year of waiting, I am having my diagnostic lap on Tuesday! I didn't get much notice (about a week) so I think I got a cancellation....

So, after well over a year of waiting, I am having my diagnostic lap on Tuesday!...

asoullessstatic

•4 years ago

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Don’t know where to put myself...what’s going on?

I’m pretty sure it’s ovulation time but the pain is excruciating! I can’t sit because I feel so tender but can’t work out whether pain is bottom or what feels...

I’m pretty sure it’s ovulation time but the pain is excruciating! I can’t sit be...

Hlous

•4 years ago

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anybody here on visannette / dienogest?

I've scrolled down the message board but can't seem to find this topic, apologies if it's already been discussed! I was diagnosed with endo in October (after...

I've scrolled down the message board but can't seem to find this topic, apologie...

didi-moop

•4 years ago

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Lost medication of norethisterone

Hi ladies can I get prescribed medications that I've accidentally lost whilst away as I really need them for next week

Hi ladies can I get prescribed medications that I've accidentally lost whilst aw...

LoneWolf91

•4 years ago

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What tends to happen at first consultation?

Hey, Have been referred to gynae with complex cyst on ovary “due to suspected endometriosis”. Am awaiting results from CA125 but not expecting it to be...

Hey, Have been referred to gynae with complex cyst on ovary “due to suspected en...

meanie303

•4 years ago

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Pain relief

Hi guys! Im after some advise and guidance on pain relief, I have extreme pains including severe sciatica with my endometriosis. I tried a TENS machine but...

Hi guys! Im after some advise and guidance on pain relief, I have extreme pains ...

Anon1846

•4 years ago

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Endo affecting the bowel > Blood in Stool (?)

Hi everyone. I have suspected endo affecting my bowel and currently waiting for a laparoscopy. My symptoms are always horrendous just before my period, but...

Hi everyone. I have suspected endo affecting my bowel and currently waiting for ...

Hazza11

•4 years ago

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Open surgery for endo & bowel

Has anyone else on here had to have open surgery for Endo??- Currently have it attached to both my ovaries, rectum, bladder & bowel - with one of my ovaries is...

Has anyone else on here had to have open surgery for Endo??- Currently have it a...

TheaGR

•4 years ago

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Please help with fertility question

I had a emergency lap in September for what they believed was a torted ovarian cyst- however the cyst was not torted but I did have dense pelvic adhesions...

I had a emergency lap in September for what they believed was a torted ovarian c...

Mazzy93

•4 years ago

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Alternative pain management?

Hi, I have just found this forum and just looking for some help with pain management. I am 20 years currently at uni (although unable to attend a lot of the...

Hi, I have just found this forum and just looking for some help with pain manage...

yps13

•4 years ago

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Question about anyone on Orilissa

Hi there, has anyone been on Orilissa for 3-4 months with results and then all of a sudden it seems to have stopped working and the pain levels increased? :(...

Hi there, has anyone been on Orilissa for 3-4 months with results and then all o...

Hidden

•4 years ago

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Doctor doesn’t need to see me?

Hi I’ve been seeing my GP since May due to some issues such as bleeding after sex & pelvic pain. Brief background- I’m 46 and was until July on the pill.off...

Hi I’ve been seeing my GP since May due to some issues such as bleeding after se...

Thisgirl1973

•4 years ago

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Update- Second lap is pending...

Hello. It has been about 6 months since my first surgery, where they found "little" endometriosis. My OBGYN did my surgery. Since then my symtoms never went...

Hello. It has been about 6 months since my first surgery, where they found "litt...

Carolina88

•4 years ago

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Ectopic pregnancy

Hi I had endometrial cysts and adhésions removed in August. I also had my left tube untwisted and was told there’s a high risk I could have an ectopic...

Hi I had endometrial cysts and adhésions removed in August. I also had my left t...

Chirongreen

•4 years ago

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Join the next S.E Wales Fertility meeting....

When: The fourth Thursday of every month Next meeting: Thursday 28th November Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm * Venue: upstairs meeting room, St Michael’s Centre,...

When: The fourth Thursday of every month Next meeting: Thursday 28th November ...

AliceMatthews

•4 years ago

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Join us at the next North Wales Fertility Group meeting

When: The last Thursday of every month Next meeting: Thursday 28th November Time: 6:30pm – 8:30pm * New Venue:Community Room (upstairs behind clothes...

When: The last Thursday of every month Next meeting: Thursday 28th November Ti...

AliceMatthews

•4 years ago

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Prostap - weight gain

Hi I'm 35 years old and have just last week received my 6th injection of prostap, I have noticed over the last 6cmonths I have gained weight and I just can't...

Hi I'm 35 years old and have just last week received my 6th injection of prostap...

BeckyR84

•4 years ago

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Awkward period bleed question!!

Hi all! This is a topic I really dont like speaking if but I'm in need of some advise! Is it normal to not have a constant flow when on your cycle? I can have...

Hi all! This is a topic I really dont like speaking if but I'm in need of some a...

Anon1846

•4 years ago

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How do you know when endo is getting worse?

I have been told I have very mild endo but pain from end and pcos is horrendous! Just wondering how you are able to tell when it is getting worse? The gyno...

I have been told I have very mild endo but pain from end and pcos is horrendous!...

Sc0610

•4 years ago

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Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

All posts for November 2019

Endo Complications

"HOW ENDOMETRIOSIS IS TACKLED BY THE MEDICAL COMMUNITY" TIMELINE

Help, Endometrioma on one ovary

Neck pain with Endo?

Clinician on referral letter isn't stated

Pulsating in stomach?

Stage 4 Endo/medication

Anxious, possibly have endometriosis, would like reassurance

Only ONE surgery?

[This post has been edited in line with Endometriosis UK's code of conduct]

Stage 4 endometriosis post surgery, chances of naturally conceiving?

Finally! I have my lap on Tuesday :)

Don’t know where to put myself...what’s going on?

anybody here on visannette / dienogest?

Lost medication of norethisterone

What tends to happen at first consultation?

Pain relief

Endo affecting the bowel > Blood in Stool (?)

Open surgery for endo & bowel

Please help with fertility question

Alternative pain management?

Question about anyone on Orilissa

Doctor doesn’t need to see me?

Update- Second lap is pending...

Ectopic pregnancy

Join the next S.E Wales Fertility meeting....

Join us at the next North Wales Fertility Group meeting

Prostap - weight gain

Awkward period bleed question!!

How do you know when endo is getting worse?

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