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18 the beginning of endometriosis diagnosis

Hello everyone, My name is Lauren in 18 years old and I have had horrendous heavy/painful periods since I was 14 I never knew why I was leaning over the toilet...

Hello everyone, My name is Lauren in 18 years old and I have had horrendous heav...

xlozzyyxo

•2 years ago

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Merina coil at 56

Hello I’m 56 in a couple of weeks just been diagnosed endo after biopsy and MRI I had horrific bleeding emergency trip to hospital as bleed was so bad. coil...

Hello I’m 56 in a couple of weeks just been diagnosed endo after biopsy and MRI ...

Catmum66

•2 years ago

1 Reply

What makes your pain worse?

Does anyone else have worse pain with their periods when they eat or drink certain things? I had a night out last night and had a few drinks, woke up this...

Does anyone else have worse pain with their periods when they eat or drink certa...

Coco1860

•2 years ago

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Dating with endometriosis

Hey I’m new here! Has anyone experienced bad dating experiences and not understanding partners with endometriosis? I recently have been through this and...

Hey I’m new here! Has anyone experienced bad dating experiences and not understa...

Freya1994

•2 years ago

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Bowel surgeon requested

Hello, Please can someone help me! I was in hospital again two weeks ago with suspected appendicitis as I had lower right sided abdo pain(again). July just...

Hello, Please can someone help me! I was in hospital again two weeks ago with s...

Adeno2020

•2 years ago

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Mirena coil malposition, low lying

Hi everyone I currently have the Mirena coil which was inserted/replaced during my lap in March 2021. I just had an internal ultrasound due to ongoing add...

Hi everyone I currently have the Mirena coil which was inserted/replaced during ...

Claire_Alexandra

•2 years ago

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Could this be bowel endo?

Hi all I had a laparoscopy in October and I told them beforehand that I felt like I had bowel endo, as I often bled from my back passage during my period as...

Hi all I had a laparoscopy in October and I told them beforehand that I felt lik...

DalmatianGirl

•2 years ago

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Zoladex and bleeding

Hi, I’m new here! Just wondering if anyone has had the same thing happen. So I was diagnosed with severe endometriosis after laparoscopic surgery in November...

Hi, I’m new here! Just wondering if anyone has had the same thing happen. So I w...

Blossoms1994

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Surgery?

Hello a private gynaecologist has offered surgery but has said this: I will treat mild to moderate endometriosis - if it's severe we take images and plan later...

Hello a private gynaecologist has offered surgery but has said this: I will trea...

LS07

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Cyst burst symptoms

Hey everyone I have kissing ovaries, combined mass of 22cm. The last 24 hours I have been in awful pain all over my tummy and shooting pains in my shoulder. I...

Hey everyone I have kissing ovaries, combined mass of 22cm. The last 24 hours I...

My_adventures

•2 years ago

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Do you use these supplements as well?

Olivia132

•2 years ago

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Fatigue

I'm interested in understanding if there are others with the same issue as me. I have endometriosis, but have a mirena coil which has stopped my periods. I...

I'm interested in understanding if there are others with the same issue as me. I...

gwen80

•2 years ago

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Do I have to self-isolate before laparoscopy?

I have my pre-admission appointment for endoscopy and hysteroscopy on Thursday (27th) then I have to go into the hospital on Monday 31st for a covid test and...

I have my pre-admission appointment for endoscopy and hysteroscopy on Thursday (...

Bluerock7

•2 years ago

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NHS waiting times

HI, I'm new to this :) I've been waiting for a referral scan letter for almost seven weeks now, my doctor said should shouldn't more than five weeks for the...

HI, I'm new to this :) I've been waiting for a referral scan letter for almost s...

Iszabella

•2 years ago

24 Replies

Push for a Laparoscopy?

I've been dealing with extremely painful periods for years and am pretty sure I have endo symptoms. I'm currently trying to get a diagnosis but don't know when...

I've been dealing with extremely painful periods for years and am pretty sure I ...

hattie1108

•2 years ago

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Experiences of coming off zoladex

I've been in zoladex for 6 months, my last injection was at the beginning of this month, and I've loved it, but my consultant says I can't have any more due to...

I've been in zoladex for 6 months, my last injection was at the beginning of thi...

Petalgirl

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Need advice

I have been on the pill and had pain and hospital seem to think its endometriosis. has anyone else had the same problem. Everything i have read has said the...

I have been on the pill and had pain and hospital seem to think its endometriosi...

beth1904

•2 years ago

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1 fallopian tube

Has anyone with 1 fallopian tube and endometriosis got pregnant......can you tell me how many months it took? Just need some optimism that it's possible! I'm...

Has anyone with 1 fallopian tube and endometriosis got pregnant......can you tel...

JenRow7

•2 years ago

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Post-surgery sick leave

I am due to have my second laparoscopy next week, the first being about 8 weeks ago. While the first one was more diagnostic with some treatment for adhesions,...

I am due to have my second laparoscopy next week, the first being about 8 weeks ...

LB1988

•2 years ago

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Are the tens machine worth it? Ovira?

Hi! I was diagnosed with endometriosis two weeks ago. Mirena coil was fitted during the surgery and my cramps came back (no as bad as it use to be 🤞🏻) before...

Hi! I was diagnosed with endometriosis two weeks ago. Mirena coil was fitted dur...

Juditd21

•2 years ago

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First Gynae Appointment

I had my first appointment today, a last minute one, I want to say it went great but it went how I thought it would. I explained everything, she pushed...

I had my first appointment today, a last minute one, I want to say it went great...

betty31

•2 years ago

1 Reply

How long have NHS people waited for first Lap?

How long have NHS people waited for first laparoscopies?

betty31

•2 years ago

10 Replies

Burning pain from right side of ovary /groin Down leg to knee? Please help?

Hello ladies, I am on the waiting list to check for endo. Due to pelvic pain that gets worse after ovulation. This pain has gotten so bad since the birth of...

Hello ladies, I am on the waiting list to check for endo. Due to pelvic pain t...

Heartof3

•2 years ago

20 Replies

Ultrasound scan

Hi, I'm new to all this :) Been in and out of doctors appointments for years now feeling like no one has taken my concerns seriously. I am in more and more...

Hi, I'm new to all this :) Been in and out of doctors appointments for years now...

Iszabella

•2 years ago

5 Replies

Endometriosis in an under 16

I have stage 4 endometriosis but I am currently really worried about my 15 year old niece who is currently experiencing severe pain commencing a week before...

I have stage 4 endometriosis but I am currently really worried about my 15 year ...

RedS4

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Doctors BBC1

Hi ladies, The soap Doctors on BBC 1 started a story last Monday with a woman collapsing in pain, sent to A & E and an emergency lap. They are now debating...

Hi ladies, The soap Doctors on BBC 1 started a story last Monday with a woman co...

emm27

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Am I imagining it?

Hi everyone, I can't tell you how much I have been reading this site over the past few weeks, it's been so helpful. I am 40 years old and I am at the beginning...

Hi everyone, I can't tell you how much I have been reading this site over the pa...

star81

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Ovarian Remnant Syndrome

Hi, I’ve had two surgeries for endo so far. On my last one they took my left ovary. Fast forward two years I’m in agony again and it is on my left side. GP...

Hi, I’ve had two surgeries for endo so far. On my last one they took my left ova...

Trixiewoo

•2 years ago

4 Replies

Mental health

Hello everyone! I just wanted to know how everyone manages to stay positive and live a normal life whilst dealing with debilitating endo on a daily basis? I...

Hello everyone! I just wanted to know how everyone manages to stay positive and...

SK2021

•2 years ago

30 Replies

Anyone else finally been diagnosed with endometriosis after years of being dismissed?

Sorry if this isn’t the right kind of forum for this question but I’d love to hear other people’s experiences! I had my laparoscopy yesterday after trying for...

Sorry if this isn’t the right kind of forum for this question but I’d love to he...

La23

•2 years ago

3 Replies

Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

All posts for January 2022

18 the beginning of endometriosis diagnosis

Merina coil at 56

What makes your pain worse?

Dating with endometriosis

Bowel surgeon requested

Mirena coil malposition, low lying

Could this be bowel endo?

Zoladex and bleeding

Surgery?

Cyst burst symptoms

Do you use these supplements as well?

Fatigue

Do I have to self-isolate before laparoscopy?

NHS waiting times

Push for a Laparoscopy?

Experiences of coming off zoladex

Need advice

1 fallopian tube

Post-surgery sick leave

Are the tens machine worth it? Ovira?

First Gynae Appointment

How long have NHS people waited for first Lap?

Burning pain from right side of ovary /groin Down leg to knee? Please help?

Ultrasound scan

Endometriosis in an under 16

Doctors BBC1

Am I imagining it?

Ovarian Remnant Syndrome

Mental health

Anyone else finally been diagnosed with endometriosis after years of being dismissed?

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