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Full Hysterectomy with Ovary Removal and Stoma

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Endo after failed fertility treatment three years ago at the age of 39. After numerous scans, laparoscopy, MRI and...

Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Endo after failed fertility treatment three ye...

Eddax19

•3 years ago

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Is this the return?

Hi all, I was just wondering whether anyone has experienced the return of their endo? If so, how did you know? And what did you do about it? My 6 month...

Hi all, I was just wondering whether anyone has experienced the return of their...

GreenQueen-99

•3 years ago

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Merina Coil reviews?

Hey all, My doctor wants to put me on the merina coil and I am feeling really unsure about it. She wants to stop my periods - i have moderate endometriosis...

Hey all, My doctor wants to put me on the merina coil and I am feeling really ...

Bnewbie

•3 years ago

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Endo & depression

Hey everyone, I hope you're all having a nice weekend. Does anyone really struggle with feeling like your life has been so drastically hindered/changed by endo...

Hey everyone, I hope you're all having a nice weekend. Does anyone really strugg...

Hobi

•3 years ago

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Has anyone suffered with pain after hysterectomy and ovaries removed?

Hi warriors, Any advice or experiences would be much appreciated. I had a total hysterectomy in July 2018, left ovaries in due to age. After 3 months the pain...

Hi warriors, Any advice or experiences would be much appreciated. I had a total ...

bighug

•3 years ago

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Endo & Fissure / Bowel problems

Hi everyone Not been on here for a while I had my appointment with Endo doctor he was brilliant he actually listened didn’t rush or talk over me it was such...

Hi everyone Not been on here for a while I had my appointment with Endo doctor...

19GilmoreGirl

•3 years ago

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Laparoscopy - when to remove incision dressings?

Hi everyone, I had a Laparoscopy on the 10th April and was diagnosed with Stage 3 endometriosis in many places. I had it removed via excision/diathermy and am...

Hi everyone, I had a Laparoscopy on the 10th April and was diagnosed with Stage ...

lem00003

•3 years ago

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How to find strength to go through a second Lap :(

Not looking forward for it but so far it seems like I'll have to have a second Lap since my first lap they didn't do anything but a biopsy and a cyst draining....

Not looking forward for it but so far it seems like I'll have to have a second L...

happyseal

•3 years ago

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Bowel surgery advice please.

Hi lovelies, I hope you are all well. I’ve got my surgery date for bowel resection (YEY) can anyone advise what I should take into hospital with me please and...

Hi lovelies, I hope you are all well. I’ve got my surgery date for bowel resect...

K-Endo

•3 years ago

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MRI scan - how much did it influence your surgery decision?

Hi, I'm in line for an MRI scan for endo. I have stage IV endo, which was diagnosed by laparoscopy. In my first appointment, the consultant (BSGE approved...

Hi, I'm in line for an MRI scan for endo. I have stage IV endo, which was diagno...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Mirena coil or pill - experiences/opinions?

Hi all, New to the group - quick(ish) summary of my situation: Came off contraceptive pill (Rigevidon) in November last year, having been on it for around 8...

Hi all, New to the group - quick(ish) summary of my situation: Came off contrace...

Fidgettt

•3 years ago

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What is the best diagnosis and management?

Hi everyone, hope you are all well. How effective are the different diagnosis tools for endo? I currently have a 'potential' diagnosis of endo based on...

Hi everyone, hope you are all well. How effective are the different diagnosis t...

Cyclingchick

•3 years ago

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Does taking HRT reduce the side effects from Zoladex?

Hi, I'm thinking about starting Zoladex to manage my endometriosis pain but I'm worried about the side effects such as depression and anxiety. I'm 46 and have...

Hi, I'm thinking about starting Zoladex to manage my endometriosis pain but I'm ...

Endometriosis97

•3 years ago

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Having ovaries removed

Hi all, I wondered if anyone hear had a hysterectomy but kept their ovaries and then had their ovaries removed at a later date? I'm wondering what the...

Hi all, I wondered if anyone hear had a hysterectomy but kept their ovaries and...

bethm1983

•3 years ago

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What to Eat; after a bad bout of Pain?

I’m new here so 👋🏼 I think I may have Endometriosis and have been suffering with bad period pain here and there over the years, heavy clot ridden periods,...

I’m new here so 👋🏼 I think I may have Endometriosis and have been suffering wi...

Kimmeka

•3 years ago

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Let down 😔 Deflated

Hi, Had my first appointment with a consultant today after my operation 8months ago. Feel very down about today visit. Seen a new doctor today never seen...

Hi, Had my first appointment with a consultant today after my operation 8month...

Xroisinellenx

•3 years ago

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Does anyone experience “lightning crotch”? It’s a horrible name; accurate in description. Sudden, excruciating shock from seat area going up

Sudden, pain, electric shock, pelvic

Art-Sci-nerd

•3 years ago

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Small bowel endo

Hey everyone Does anyone have small bowel endo or any endo close to the small bowel? If so what symptoms do you have please? Thank you

Hey everyone Does anyone have small bowel endo or any endo close to the small b...

TennisAM

•3 years ago

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Referral Question - I should know this, but...

Good morning, lovely people. I've just spoken to the GP surgery to try to get a referral to a BSGE centre, having already had a diagnosis and surgery for deep...

Good morning, lovely people. I've just spoken to the GP surgery to try to get a ...

Bettybloo

•3 years ago

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Finally Appointment Day!

Morning Everyone, I hope you’re all ok! It’s finally my appointment with Gynae today, it’s only a telephone consult as they aren’t seeing anyone at the moment...

Morning Everyone, I hope you’re all ok! It’s finally my appointment with Gynae t...

Blue1921

•3 years ago

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Has anyone tried degogestrel? Any help?

I’m so fed up! I started taking this pill as my gynaecologist believes I have endometriosis but wanted me to try the pill before having a laparoscopy to see if...

I’m so fed up! I started taking this pill as my gynaecologist believes I have en...

Mic1810

•3 years ago

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Copper. Oil and endometriosis

I’ve recently had the copper coil insterted under reccomendation from my doctor. The pain after having it fitted seems a lot lot worse than it was before it...

I’ve recently had the copper coil insterted under reccomendation from my doctor....

Sarae06

•3 years ago

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Going for a second opinion?

So it’s been a while since I’ve been on here but since then I had a laparoscopy that was clear apparently. They originally did not want to put me in for a Lap...

So it’s been a while since I’ve been on here but since then I had a laparoscopy ...

Bobo27

•3 years ago

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Shooting pain down legs?

Hi everyone! I have stage 3 endo, and am just over three weeks post excision surgery. I’m just on my first period after surgery (omg it’s heavy). I’m wondering...

Hi everyone! I have stage 3 endo, and am just over three weeks post excision sur...

Maggi20

•3 years ago

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Duloxetine - effects?

Hi there, I'm giving duloxetine (60mg/day) a try for endo pain management. It's day two for me, and it's said to work in 2 to 4 weeks. Yesterday, I had an...

Hi there, I'm giving duloxetine (60mg/day) a try for endo pain management. It's ...

Hidden

•3 years ago

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Recently Diagnosed with Endo

Hello, I had a lap last Thursday where the surgeon said she found mild Endo and a growth on my womb which they did a biopsy of. I’ve had all the symptoms of...

Hello, I had a lap last Thursday where the surgeon said she found mild Endo and ...

Random789

•3 years ago

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Frustration with Gynaecologist

I had an appointment with a gynaecologist yesterday. I left feeling so frustrated and upset. I don't feel I was listened to at all. I had surgery for endo...

I had an appointment with a gynaecologist yesterday. I left feeling so frustrate...

Skyblaze

•3 years ago

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Drs appointment

Just had the most invalidating consultation with the Dr and feel very frustrated! Told him that whenever I’ve had a drink I feel bad pain and sciatica down my...

Just had the most invalidating consultation with the Dr and feel very frustrated...

Kitkat2020

•3 years ago

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Bowel shaving/resection

Hi everyone! I’m going in next week for my second lap! This one is to remove my two large cysts and also remove the remaining endometriosis on my womb and in...

Hi everyone! I’m going in next week for my second lap! This one is to remove my...

Bethalex

•3 years ago

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Date for surgery finally!!

So finally got a date for surgery, keeping my fingers crossed this time they don't call me up a day later like last time saying oh no that was a mistake your...

So finally got a date for surgery, keeping my fingers crossed this time they don...

lthompson81

•3 years ago

6 Replies

Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

All posts for April 2021

Full Hysterectomy with Ovary Removal and Stoma

Is this the return?

Merina Coil reviews?

Endo & depression

Has anyone suffered with pain after hysterectomy and ovaries removed?

Endo & Fissure / Bowel problems

Laparoscopy - when to remove incision dressings?

How to find strength to go through a second Lap :(

Bowel surgery advice please.

MRI scan - how much did it influence your surgery decision?

Mirena coil or pill - experiences/opinions?

What is the best diagnosis and management?

Does taking HRT reduce the side effects from Zoladex?

Having ovaries removed

What to Eat; after a bad bout of Pain?

Let down 😔 Deflated

Does anyone experience “lightning crotch”? It’s a horrible name; accurate in description. Sudden, excruciating shock from seat area going up

Small bowel endo

Referral Question - I should know this, but...

Finally Appointment Day!

Has anyone tried degogestrel? Any help?

Copper. Oil and endometriosis

Going for a second opinion?

Shooting pain down legs?

Duloxetine - effects?

Recently Diagnosed with Endo

Frustration with Gynaecologist

Drs appointment

Bowel shaving/resection

Date for surgery finally!!

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