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Fed up menopause

It's been a while, I'm exhausted.. I've been switching between prostap and zoladex and I've come to 2 years of being on these menopause injections, on prostap...

It's been a while, I'm exhausted.. I've been switching between prostap and zolad...

Love_koffy

•3 years ago

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Question about going ahead with Laparoscopy

Hello everyone, I'm new here but glad to see so many others who have struggled with the same things I have. A bit of context, I am 26 and have had endo for...

Hello everyone, I'm new here but glad to see so many others who have struggled ...

sgchow

•3 years ago

7 Replies

Newbie

Hello all, I’m new here and just after some advice because this world of endo feels a little overwhelming atm. A little about me - I’m 27yo and have always...

Hello all, I’m new here and just after some advice because this world of endo fe...

SamQuinn

•3 years ago

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Zoladex

Just have a question if some could help, so I have endometriosis stage 4 I been told to go on zoladex injections I wanted to know do these effect your...

Just have a question if some could help, so I have endometriosis stage 4 I been ...

Meworange

•3 years ago

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URGENT REFERALS TO BSGE

Hey, I know every part of the UK is different but from your initial consultation how long is the wait (roughly) for your laparoscopy if it's urgent? I'm in...

Hey, I know every part of the UK is different but from your initial consultatio...

Stacey85

•3 years ago

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How often you get check ups?

I was wondering how often anybody get check ups or if you even do need them? I was diagnosed about 2 years ago after having an operation to have a damaged...

I was wondering how often anybody get check ups or if you even do need them? I w...

kwizza

•3 years ago

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Zoladex injection

Hey, My consultant wants to put me on Zoladex monthly injection until my next op to try and reduce the endo getting worse. Im told it basically shuts my...

Hey, My consultant wants to put me on Zoladex monthly injection until my next op...

Ivy0809

•3 years ago

4 Replies

Alternatives to Naproxen/ do steroids work?

Hi, My Gp thinks I have neurological problems due to endometriosis as I have terrible pain in my right leg and hip which prevents me from walking. So she has...

Hi, My Gp thinks I have neurological problems due to endometriosis as I have te...

Jasmineleah

•3 years ago

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Scared ultrasound will be normal and my pain will be dismissed

So after months of battling with my GP surgery for a referral, I finally spoke to a gynaecologist 2 weeks ago. She has said she wants to do a pelvic and...

So after months of battling with my GP surgery for a referral, I finally spoke t...

Niahn

•3 years ago

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Donor sperm

Hello ladies, Any single lady here whose gone through IVF without a partner but used a donor. I’m getting to that stage and not sure how it will end like....

Hello ladies, Any single lady here whose gone through IVF without a partner but ...

Mystic_M

•3 years ago

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What should I do

Hi eveyone, Long post TW Bowel talk, emotional, surgery, blood, coil. I had my first endometriosis surgery on the 15th December. They found and removed...

Hi eveyone, Long post TW Bowel talk, emotional, surgery, blood, coil. I had ...

Ellenlar

•3 years ago

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First time post. Red blood cells in urine.

Hello :) I’m just wondering if it’s normal for women with endometriosis to have red blood cells in your urine. I have all the classic symptoms of endometriosis...

Hello :) I’m just wondering if it’s normal for women with endometriosis to have ...

MoonChild3

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Anyone trying Mirena (levonorgestrel) & Cerazette (desogestrel) together?

Hi, Is there anyone trying Mirena (levonorgestrel) and mini pill Cerazette (desogestrel) together? I have endometriosis (stage IV), and it floored me, and left...

Hi, Is there anyone trying Mirena (levonorgestrel) and mini pill Cerazette (deso...

Hidden

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Exhausted!

Hello endo warriors. I just need a bit of empathy and support. I have been unable to work for 90% of the past year, due to being extremely clinically...

Hello endo warriors. I just need a bit of empathy and support. I have been una...

EndoEffect

•3 years ago

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Endometriosis, weight loss and fainting?

Hello, I've got Endometriosis and Endo Cysts and often experience constant hunger combined with chronic fatigue and sometimes fainting that occurs for two...

Hello, I've got Endometriosis and Endo Cysts and often experience constant hung...

Underthesea1

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Advice

Hi all, happy Wednesday:) Ope you are all well. Question and I hope someone can share some knowledge:) I've recently had my pelvic ultrasound scan. It come...

Hi all, happy Wednesday:) Ope you are all well. Question and I hope someone can ...

Natalia88

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Surgery options

Hello All, I've suspected I've had endometriosis for a while and I only just started with my consultant last week and he's ruled out other things, so he put...

Hello All, I've suspected I've had endometriosis for a while and I only just st...

Sophia92

•3 years ago

6 Replies

AMH Tests

Hi All, Just a question regarding AMH testing - has anyone had this done in the UK with their GP or have you had this done elsewhere? I'm considering getting...

Hi All, Just a question regarding AMH testing - has anyone had this done in the...

megbm02

•3 years ago

2 Replies

Laparoscopy next week! Prep?!

Hi everyone, I know there’s lots in here already and I’ll go back and read when my brains stopped whirring but I just got a call with a cancellation and am...

Hi everyone, I know there’s lots in here already and I’ll go back and read when...

Claire_Alexandra

•3 years ago

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Finally got somewhere although it took almost death!

So following on from my last surgery 4 years ago my problems not only continued, but over time actually worsened! It was IBS! It was ‘constipation’. It was...

So following on from my last surgery 4 years ago my problems not only continued,...

Heloo85

•3 years ago

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Period during Zoladex injections?

Hi all. Just wondered if anyone else has had a proper period during zoladex injections? My first injection lasted a month and caused some initial bleeding, I...

Hi all. Just wondered if anyone else has had a proper period during zoladex inje...

cosima

•3 years ago

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Post-ovulation bleeding after laparoscopy

I had lap on 13 Feb & had a heavy period straight after. I stopped bleeding a week ago, but it has started again after ovulation at weekend. I’m ttc so wonder...

I had lap on 13 Feb & had a heavy period straight after. I stopped bleeding a w...

-noodles-

•3 years ago

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HSG Test - Private costs?

Hi I am feeling rather frustrated! I was diagnosed with Stage 4 endo a few years ago and had a couple of laps to remove a lot of tissue, waiting up to 9 months...

Hi I am feeling rather frustrated! I was diagnosed with Stage 4 endo a few years...

sjh_1980

•3 years ago

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How far in advance do people know a date for their laparoscopy? UK NHS

I know this is a bit of a hard one to answer - as some hospitals are quicker, some waiting lists are shorter, etc! But I was just wondering how far in advance...

I know this is a bit of a hard one to answer - as some hospitals are quicker, so...

TillyH

•3 years ago

17 Replies

Manage pain

Hi everyone! I’m currently being investigated for endometriosis. I’ve had severe pain everywhere for a few years now. I’m 24 this year and it all started at...

Hi everyone! I’m currently being investigated for endometriosis. I’ve had severe...

CutsieM

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Low Left Side pain

Hi everyone, I am due to have an MRI scan this upcoming Friday to see whether I may have Endometriosis. I have already had an ultrasound and an internal scan...

Hi everyone, I am due to have an MRI scan this upcoming Friday to see whether I ...

Ruralquirks

•3 years ago

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The starts of it all

So I am currently trying to do my own research as the Dr told me to do. I had 2 years of thrush followed by a water infection followed by 2 more “water...

So I am currently trying to do my own research as the Dr told me to do. I had 2...

Hidden

•3 years ago

1 Reply

Divacup making Endo symptoms worse?

Hi ladies, hope you’re all well. For my most recent period I decided to try a divacup/menstrual cup for various reasons but I haven’t had the most pleasant of...

Hi ladies, hope you’re all well. For my most recent period I decided to try a di...

joniblue

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Anyone that can review LAP photos

Hi ladies, I hope you are all having a pain free day 🤞. I had a lap in Jan 2020 and there were no endo findings. However I have recieved today the photographs...

Hi ladies, I hope you are all having a pain free day 🤞. I had a lap in Jan 2020...

1991A123

•3 years ago

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Anyone had a Lap with a Hepatobiliary surgeon present too?

Hi, having my next lap with gynae / bowel surgeon but my gynae has also suggested bringing in a hepatobiliary surgeon too this time as I’ve been having lots of...

Hi, having my next lap with gynae / bowel surgeon but my gynae has also suggeste...

Sarah001

•3 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

All posts for March 2021

Fed up menopause

Question about going ahead with Laparoscopy

Newbie

Zoladex

URGENT REFERALS TO BSGE

How often you get check ups?

Zoladex injection

Alternatives to Naproxen/ do steroids work?

Scared ultrasound will be normal and my pain will be dismissed

Donor sperm

What should I do

First time post. Red blood cells in urine.

Anyone trying Mirena (levonorgestrel) & Cerazette (desogestrel) together?

Exhausted!

Endometriosis, weight loss and fainting?

Advice

Surgery options

AMH Tests

Laparoscopy next week! Prep?!

Finally got somewhere although it took almost death!

Period during Zoladex injections?

Post-ovulation bleeding after laparoscopy

HSG Test - Private costs?

How far in advance do people know a date for their laparoscopy? UK NHS

Manage pain

Low Left Side pain

The starts of it all

Divacup making Endo symptoms worse?

Anyone that can review LAP photos

Anyone had a Lap with a Hepatobiliary surgeon present too?

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