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Is it ok to have a scan , while on your period ?

Hi I’m due to have a transvaginal scan while I’m on my period Is this going to make it difficult for them to see because of the blood? Ally

Hi I’m due to have a transvaginal scan while I’m on my period Is this going to ...

Allison45

•4 years ago

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8th Laparoscopy

Had my 8th lap on 7th Sept, already had a hysterectomy (leaving 1 ovary) due to endo, still experiencing pain that has gradually got worse. Also got diagnosed...

Had my 8th lap on 7th Sept, already had a hysterectomy (leaving 1 ovary) due to ...

Gempot

•4 years ago

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Help! Thought it was a severe kidney infection?!

Help please. I have always suspected i have had endometriosis. Typical symptoms horrendous painful periods, ovulation pain...the usual list. But the...

Help please. I have always suspected i have had endometriosis. Typical symptom...

VicB8t

•4 years ago

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Question please

I was diagnosed last year with endo after years of fighting and knowing that something wasn’t right. None of my family have been diagnosed with endo but...

I was diagnosed last year with endo after years of fighting and knowing that som...

Love_Yellow

•4 years ago

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Mirena coil and Zoladex

Hi wondering if anyone could give me some advice! 3 weeks ago I had a laparoscopy and was diagnosed with grade 3 endo they also inserted a mirena coil during...

Hi wondering if anyone could give me some advice! 3 weeks ago I had a laparoscop...

RCT2018

•4 years ago

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Post laparoscopy pain?

It’s been 2 weeks since my laparoscopy, I went in because I had bad periods and bowel pain before going toilet for a year. It eased off quite a bit just...

It’s been 2 weeks since my laparoscopy, I went in because I had bad periods and ...

Amywoodx

•4 years ago

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Post Laparoscopy Pain in groin area

I had my surgery 2 weeks tomorrow and I still have sudden pain in the left groin area (in the crease) when I move my leg quickly, get out of bed, walk a little...

I had my surgery 2 weeks tomorrow and I still have sudden pain in the left groin...

MollySC

•4 years ago

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Internal scar tissue treatment/physio or massage

Hi beauties... I’ve been trying to find practitioners that do massage for breaking up internal pelvic adehesions. I’m not sure what’s the right name for the...

Hi beauties... I’ve been trying to find practitioners that do massage for break...

happyseal

•4 years ago

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Whyyyyyyyy is it so hard for a Dr to understand 😡

So just a update on my last dr's phone appointment on Friday so when I was told in March I was getting referred again he said I didn't understand him he said...

So just a update on my last dr's phone appointment on Friday so when I was told ...

Bubblepoppy

•4 years ago

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NAC Supplement, possible help with endo

NAC - nac n-acetyl cysteine, has anyone else used this supplement . I’ve been taking it for 4 weeks and yesterday my period arrived . Usually I would be...

NAC - nac n-acetyl cysteine, has anyone else used this supplement . I’ve been ta...

1880emma

•4 years ago

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Need advice

Hi I need some advice pls I just have my laparoscopy surgery last August 20, after 2 weeks of my surgery I went back to work it was ok. But recently sometime...

Hi I need some advice pls I just have my laparoscopy surgery last August 20, aft...

Vel8888

•4 years ago

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New to this

Hi I am new to this and have never really had anyone who understands anything about endometriosis that I can talk to. I am not for the UK but we are part of...

Hi I am new to this and have never really had anyone who understands anything ab...

Manxgirl25

•4 years ago

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Recently Diagnosed...soul destroying

Hi everyone, I recently got diagnosed with Endo this month after having a Laparoscopy, they said they cant remove it as its too dangerous, has anyone else been...

Hi everyone, I recently got diagnosed with Endo this month after having a Laparo...

Endom27

•4 years ago

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Perhaps endometriosis?

Hello everyone I hope you’re all well! This is my first time using a forum like this but I’m really desperate for some advice and would really appreciate your...

Hello everyone I hope you’re all well! This is my first time using a forum like ...

Blossom223

•4 years ago

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Lap, stitches?

Hi all, Just wondering how long did it take everyone’s stitches to dissolve? 2 of mine seem fine but my belly button I can still feel the stitch inside? It’s...

Hi all, Just wondering how long did it take everyone’s stitches to dissolve? 2 o...

ChloeL934

•4 years ago

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*Update sensitive post

Hi loves i thought I’d update you all I’m about 22 weeks now and I’m expecting a baby girl I’m soo soo happy and can’t wait for my treasure to arrive sending...

Hi loves i thought I’d update you all I’m about 22 weeks now and I’m expecting ...

Afrohair

•4 years ago

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Awful pain all the time

I am in awful pain all the time, which makes me sick and I keep fainting. I am on codeine and tramadol, I use hot water bottle. I forgot to mention was...

I am in awful pain all the time, which makes me sick and I keep fainting. I am o...

graingerhelen87

•4 years ago

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Post Laparoscopy

Hi ladies, Had my laparoscopy on the 28th and they found and removed Endometriosis on my pelvic wall as well as a coil fitted. Now it’s a waiting game to see...

Hi ladies, Had my laparoscopy on the 28th and they found and removed Endometri...

Nofrills87

•4 years ago

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Endo operation

Hello I’m due to have a laparoscopy this Thursday coming to remove endometriosis which I have been told is sticking my c section scar and bowel together and...

Hello I’m due to have a laparoscopy this Thursday coming to remove endometriosis...

cathhomer

•4 years ago

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Not allowed another lap operation, needing advice please!

So I'm undergoing an investigation for Endometriosis and I've been told that there won't be any point in having another Lap (last time they did it to find endo...

So I'm undergoing an investigation for Endometriosis and I've been told that the...

ABIELIZA96

•4 years ago

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Sick of having to justify pain to GP

Another rubbish experience with GP today has left me feeling guilty and horrible. Had to ring to extend my sick note as I’m unable to sit or stand for very...

Another rubbish experience with GP today has left me feeling guilty and horrible...

Lily1986

•4 years ago

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Accident prone during flare ups!

Anyone else super accident prone during flare ups? I push myself too far trying to get through it and end up injuring myself. This time, I’ve broken my toe....

Anyone else super accident prone during flare ups? I push myself too far trying ...

Dancer1992

•4 years ago

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Did everyone have to take a GNRH injection before their surgery . Usually its zoladex or prostap?

Advice please !

Endo_enemy

•4 years ago

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Telephone appointment with pain clinic consultant

Hi everyone, I was supposed to have an appointment in November at the pain clinic but that got cancelled due to covid. I now have a phone appointment with them...

Hi everyone, I was supposed to have an appointment in November at the pain clini...

C_rin_G

•4 years ago

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Can you take the pill alongside prostap?

My endo consultant said i can take my combined pill alongside prostap. Has anyone else done this? Are there any side affects?

My endo consultant said i can take my combined pill alongside prostap. Has anyon...

Endo_enemy

•4 years ago

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Advice on coming off pill with Endo...anybody else been in the same situation?

So I was diagnosed with Deep infiltrating Endo on my pouch of Douglas and uterosacral ligaments last month but they weren’t able to remove it during the lap so...

So I was diagnosed with Deep infiltrating Endo on my pouch of Douglas and uteros...

Chloelouise92

•4 years ago

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Pain after surgery?

I'm on my third week after surgery to remove endometrial tissue and have a mirena coil inserted. I'm still getting bleeding and period pain, does anyone know...

I'm on my third week after surgery to remove endometrial tissue and have a miren...

Skyblaze

•4 years ago

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Questions I asked my consultant - Are the answers red flags?

Hi everyone, I have my first Laparoscopy coming up on the 15th October and after reading a lot on here and elsewhere, I felt I hadn't actually been told a lot...

Hi everyone, I have my first Laparoscopy coming up on the 15th October and after...

dir95

•4 years ago

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Telephone Appointment

Hi guys, has anyone had a telephone appointment with the Gynae? I had one a couple of weeks ago and they agreed the only way to start sorting it out is through...

Hi guys, has anyone had a telephone appointment with the Gynae? I had one a coup...

Starley

•4 years ago

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Ovira TENS unit - works for me!

Hi, just wanted to post that I recently got an Ovira TENS unit after months of deliberating and reading product reviews, and I wish I’d bought it months ago!...

Hi, just wanted to post that I recently got an Ovira TENS unit after months of d...

RedbudTree

•4 years ago

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Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

All posts for October 2020

Is it ok to have a scan , while on your period ?

8th Laparoscopy

Help! Thought it was a severe kidney infection?!

Question please

Mirena coil and Zoladex

Post laparoscopy pain?

Post Laparoscopy Pain in groin area

Internal scar tissue treatment/physio or massage

Whyyyyyyyy is it so hard for a Dr to understand 😡

NAC Supplement, possible help with endo

Need advice

New to this

Recently Diagnosed...soul destroying

Perhaps endometriosis?

Lap, stitches?

*Update sensitive post

Awful pain all the time

Post Laparoscopy

Endo operation

Not allowed another lap operation, needing advice please!

Sick of having to justify pain to GP

Accident prone during flare ups!

Did everyone have to take a GNRH injection before their surgery . Usually its zoladex or prostap?

Telephone appointment with pain clinic consultant

Can you take the pill alongside prostap?

Advice on coming off pill with Endo...anybody else been in the same situation?

Pain after surgery?

Questions I asked my consultant - Are the answers red flags?

Telephone Appointment

Ovira TENS unit - works for me!

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