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stage 4 endo looking for private surgeon

I was put on waiting list for surgery with Dr mckenna and Dr mcadam last week but with the nerve pain I'm having down my right leg I'm really worried to...

I was put on waiting list for surgery with Dr mckenna and Dr mcadam last week ...

Jogregg

•2 years ago

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endometriosis diet

interested to know if anyone has pursued an ‘anti inflammatory’ diet such as Mediterranean Diet and if its worked easing symptoms/pain. Thanks

interested to know if anyone has pursued an ‘anti inflammatory’ diet such as ...

Bondi64

•2 years ago

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nausea and endometriosis?

I had a laparoscopy a few years ago and my surgeon said my endo (which was fusing my womb and rectum together) would return if I didn’t get the coil or get...

I had a laparoscopy a few years ago and my surgeon said my endo (which was fusin...

northernmum30s

•2 years ago

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pID pelvic inflammatory disease

I’ve been discharged from hospital with pelvic inflammatory disease on discharge but I’ve had swabs I’ve not had stis ever! And haven’t even now can you get...

I’ve been discharged from hospital with pelvic inflammatory disease on discharge...

Adeno2020

•2 years ago

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Advice for Bowel Endo, rectovaginal nodule, POD Endo please x

Hi all, Just wondering if anybody has had surgery to remove a rectovaginal nodule, obliterated pouch of douglas endo and to unstick the bowel from the......

Hi all, Just wondering if anybody has had surgery to remove a rectovaginal nodu...

IB15

•2 years ago

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Unsure what happens next?

Hello, I've had horrendously heavy periods for a few years, so my GP put me on medication to reduce their heaviness, which has been incredible, and send me...

Hello, I've had horrendously heavy periods for a few years, so my GP put me on ...

karena90

•2 years ago

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Second Prostap injection

Hi, I had my second 3 month Prostap injection 4 weeks ago and I’ve been bleeding heavily with clots since having it… it took 6 weeks for the bleeding to stop...

Hi, I had my second 3 month Prostap injection 4 weeks ago and I’ve been bleeding...

Louise_Jane77

•2 years ago

1 Reply

Looking for guidance

Hi everyone, Sorry if this is a super long post. To give some back ground, I started having very painful periods in 2015 when I came off the...

Hi everyone, Sorry if this is a super long post. To give some back ground, ...

CherryBlossom5

•2 years ago

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So much pain and not even my period! :(

I’m in so much pain right now but my period was 2 weeks ago? I have a pain right across my lower abdomen, like a knife is in there and someone is twisting it,...

I’m in so much pain right now but my period was 2 weeks ago? I have a pain right...

RMou1982

•2 years ago

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Hormonal birth control from a young age. Did it mask endometriosis?

I received my medical history file from the Netherlands (where I was born) yesterday. It notes: 12 yrs old: patient repeatedly visits the doctor for...

I received my medical history file from the Netherlands (where I was born) yeste...

Mountainliving

•2 years ago

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Oovi and staples

Has anyone with internal staples used Oovi? I keep seeing it and have heard good things but I had a bowel resection and have permanent staples so not sure if...

Has anyone with internal staples used Oovi? I keep seeing it and have heard goo...

PandoraEx

•2 years ago

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Surgery - Adhesion removal for pain & bowel issues post hysterectomy?

Wondered if anyone can share experiences of surgery post hysterectomy (my ovaries and cervix removed as well) had several surgeries to remove endo before and...

Wondered if anyone can share experiences of surgery post hysterectomy (my ovarie...

Rockflower

•2 years ago

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Zalkya and mood

I’m stage 4, avoiding Prostap but listed for hysterectomy. I’m on Zalkya but the thing I feared most is happening. The depression. Anyone taking it and...

I’m stage 4, avoiding Prostap but listed for hysterectomy. I’m on Zalkya but the...

Graciexx

•2 years ago

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Have I made a mistake?

Hello, I'm not sure where to started here but here goes. I've had gyne problems for years I'd got to the Dr they'd treat a year later something new it...

Hello, I'm not sure where to started here but here goes. I've had gyne prob...

Iamyumyum

•2 years ago

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Consenting for Surgery

Today I travelled up to London to consent for surgery. On my way I was a bit indifferent to the whole thing, perhaps a little annoyed that I needed to go in...

Today I travelled up to London to consent for surgery. On my way I was a bit ind...

Aardvarks

•2 years ago

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endo stages

hello I am wondering if someone would help explain to me the stages of endo I have read about it and somewhat understand but some clarification would be...

hello I am wondering if someone would help explain to me the stages of endo I h...

ouchthishurts

•2 years ago

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Information Post: The value of transvaginal ultrasound for endo.

It is often said on here and other groups that ultrasound is of no use for detecting/diagnosing endo. This is most likely based on so many ultrasounds coming...

It is often said on here and other groups that ultrasound is of no use for detec...

Lindle

•2 years ago

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podcast

this was a good listen https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/everything-to-know-about-endometriosis-from-diagnosis/id1230592075?i=1000576208088

this was a good listen https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/everything-to-kno...

Nicccc

•2 years ago

1 Reply

recently diagnosed

hi ladies Recently had an mri which showed stage 4 endo Ive been given options to try the pill back to back for 3 months to see how that manages the pain...

hi ladies Recently had an mri which showed stage 4 endo Ive been given options...

Bondi64

•2 years ago

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Cancelled operation & anaemic now.

Hi Ladies, Well feeling a bit deflated my operation got cancelled 2 days before it was supposed to go ahead on the 19th Aug due to blood tests being low B12...

Hi Ladies, Well feeling a bit deflated my operation got cancelled 2 days before...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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progesterone only pill - continuous bleeding!

Hi I am about 5 weeks post laporoscopy( stage 3-4 endo diagnosed and adhesions removal). Been on the progesterone only pill almost a month now.Seem to...

Hi I am about 5 weeks post laporoscopy( stage 3-4 endo diagnosed and adhesio...

Sabrinacolada

•2 years ago

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Vitamin D

Hi Just some info. Over the last couple of years I’ve had several vit D tests. Back in 2019 the minimum level was 75, this has recently been reduced to 50....

Hi Just some info. Over the last couple of years I’ve had several vit D tests. ...

Moon_maiden

•2 years ago

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I'm new, irrational fear of surgery help and pain medication not working.

Hello, I am soon to be 20 and have recently been told I very likely have endometriosis. On one hand it was amazing to know that something can be done about...

Hello, I am soon to be 20 and have recently been told I very likely have endome...

ouchthishurts

•2 years ago

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Clear ultrasound

Hi everyone, Here to vent mostly and seek advice . Today I found out that my ultrasound was clear, most people would be happy with this, but I'm...

Hi everyone, Here to vent mostly and seek advice . Today I found out that m...

burke123

•2 years ago

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Periods getting heavier again!!!

i had a laparoscopy 6 monthsa go. My left ovary had to be removed as it was demolished my a 6cm chocolate cyst. Other bits had to be unstuck from each other....

i had a laparoscopy 6 monthsa go. My left ovary had to be removed as it was dem...

Bubble41

•2 years ago

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Bowel surgery advice.

Hi everyone. I’m due for surgery in 10 days and suddenly have anxiety about it all. I had previous endo surgery in 2013 which helped but this time my...

Hi everyone. I’m due for surgery in 10 days and suddenly have anxiety about it a...

MAEA1419

•2 years ago

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Appendix Pain - Endo?

Hi everyone, I was referred by my GP last October to the gynaecologist and I have just received my appointment for mid September due to ongoing horrendous...

Hi everyone, I was referred by my GP last October to the gynaecologist and I...

Lass3

•2 years ago

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Be an Information Review Volunteer

This is an exciting new role where you will be reviewing Endometriosis UK’s health information resources. You will be providing feedback and suggestions on...

This is an exciting new role where you will be reviewing Endometriosis UK’s heal...

endo_supportmanager

Partner•2 years ago

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post surgery bleeding

hi I just wanted to ask I am 2 weeks post suregery for endometriosis stage 4. The gynaecologist placed me on zoladex for the next three months and HRT...

hi I just wanted to ask I am 2 weeks post suregery for endometriosis stage 4. ...

Missev

•2 years ago

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Best HRT options after total hysterectomy

Hi, hope you’re all having a good day 🤗 After having a total hysterectomy and ovaries removed, I’ve been on Tibalone for a few years now, it seemed to be...

Hi, hope you’re all having a good day 🤗 After having a total hysterectomy and ...

bighug

•2 years ago

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All posts for August 2022

stage 4 endo looking for private surgeon

endometriosis diet

nausea and endometriosis?

pID pelvic inflammatory disease

Advice for Bowel Endo, rectovaginal nodule, POD Endo please x

Unsure what happens next?

Second Prostap injection

Looking for guidance

So much pain and not even my period! :(

Hormonal birth control from a young age. Did it mask endometriosis?

Oovi and staples

Surgery - Adhesion removal for pain & bowel issues post hysterectomy?

Zalkya and mood

Have I made a mistake?

Consenting for Surgery

endo stages

Information Post: The value of transvaginal ultrasound for endo.

podcast

recently diagnosed

Cancelled operation & anaemic now.

progesterone only pill - continuous bleeding!

Vitamin D

I'm new, irrational fear of surgery help and pain medication not working.

Clear ultrasound

Periods getting heavier again!!!

Bowel surgery advice.

Appendix Pain - Endo?

Be an Information Review Volunteer

post surgery bleeding

Best HRT options after total hysterectomy

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All posts for August 2022

﻿stage 4 endo looking for private surgeon

endometriosis diet

nausea and endometriosis?

pID pelvic inflammatory disease

Advice for Bowel Endo, rectovaginal nodule, POD Endo please x

Unsure what happens next?

Second Prostap injection

﻿Looking for guidance

So much pain and not even my period! :(

Hormonal birth control from a young age. Did it mask endometriosis?

﻿Oovi and staples

Surgery - Adhesion removal for pain & bowel issues post hysterectomy?

Zalkya and mood

Have I made a mistake?

Consenting for Surgery

﻿endo stages

Information Post: The value of transvaginal ultrasound for endo.

podcast

recently diagnosed

Cancelled operation & anaemic now.

﻿progesterone only pill - continuous bleeding!

Vitamin D

I'm new, irrational fear of surgery help and pain medication not working.

﻿Clear ultrasound

﻿Periods getting heavier again!!!

Bowel surgery advice.

Appendix Pain - Endo?

Be an Information Review Volunteer

post surgery bleeding

Best HRT options after total hysterectomy

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Have you ever experienced feelings of loneliness or isolation due to your endometriosis?

Topics

Archive

stage 4 endo looking for private surgeon

Looking for guidance

Oovi and staples

endo stages

progesterone only pill - continuous bleeding!

Clear ultrasound

Periods getting heavier again!!!