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Menopause/Endo Specialist?

I was wondering if anyone could recommend a specialist that they have seen regarding menopause and endometriosis? I live on border of...

I was wondering if anyone could recommend a specialist that they have seen regar...

Moogie33

•1 year ago

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Colposcopy after smear results sharp pain

I had a colposcopy today following my smear test finding abnormal cells, I was very shocked as I kind of thought it was just a second opinion but the doctor...

I had a colposcopy today following my smear test finding abnormal cells, I was v...

Joely21

•1 year ago

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Decapeptyl injections still bleeding unsure what to do?

Hi I have just joined I am 41 years old and currently waiting for a hysterectomy for fibroid and adenomyosis. She suspects endometriosis too but needs an mri...

Hi I have just joined I am 41 years old and currently waiting for a hysterectomy...

LovelyLou81

•1 year ago

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Prostap Causing High Blood Pressure

Hi all. I've been on prostap for several years with no bp issues. I had a break for a few months and went back on it. My body seems to have reacted quite badly...

Hi all. I've been on prostap for several years with no bp issues. I had a break ...

KM1986

•1 year ago

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Endo on the bowel?

Hey guys, can I ask those who have confirmed endo on the bowel what your main symptoms have been? I’m awaiting surgery to investigate but my symptoms seem to...

Hey guys, can I ask those who have confirmed endo on the bowel what your main sy...

endowarrior12

•1 year ago

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Post Hysterectomy Advice

Hi lovelies, I’m 5 days post total hysterectomy and endo removal. I haven’t been given the full picture yet of what exactly was done (don’t even ask) but what...

Hi lovelies, I’m 5 days post total hysterectomy and endo removal. I haven’t bee...

Medicalmenopause

•1 year ago

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Back to Back Pill but Still Have a Period

I take Microgynon back to back for the whole pack and then take a break for 4-7 days before restarting again. I've doing this for a little while and it's...

I take Microgynon back to back for the whole pack and then take a break for 4-7 ...

EternalSunshine87

•1 year ago

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Nerve Block for Pudendal Neuralgia

Hello, I have confirmed Endometriosis and possible IC. I am scheduled for a nerve block for suspected Pudendal Neuralgia. It was explained to me thoroughly...

Hello, I have confirmed Endometriosis and possible IC. I am scheduled for a ne...

gatherings

•1 year ago

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Prostap injection effects

hello, I was wondering if anyone got the same effects as me from the Prostap injection, I’m bruised all around my stomach, basically from the inside, it’s like...

hello, I was wondering if anyone got the same effects as me from the Prostap inj...

Ru1989

•1 year ago

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Endometriosis surgery

Hello, girlsI'll have my surgery this Thursday to remove my endometriosis cyst 13 cm, my ovary and some fibroids, when the operation scheduled the pain stops...

Hello, girlsI'll have my surgery this Thursday to remove my endometriosis cyst 1...

Tomims

•1 year ago

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first lap booked for next week don’t no what to expect.

hi all. So I saw my gyno back in November, he done a vaginal scan, everything was ok except couldn’t see my left overy on the scan. I explained my symptoms...

hi all. So I saw my gyno back in November, he done a vaginal scan, everything wa...

Sophia125

•1 year ago

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Employment Support Allowance

Hello, I just wondered if anyone could help. I’ve received an SSP1 letter from payroll and unfortunately due to ill health, surgery and numerous sick days...

Hello, I just wondered if anyone could help. I’ve received an SSP1 letter from...

Ecclesiastical

•1 year ago

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Estrogen

Can you be super sensitive to estrogen if you have endo? I tried half a pump of estrogel on Saturday and Sunday I was floored all day. Sick, dizzy couldnt...

Can you be super sensitive to estrogen if you have endo? I tried half a pump of ...

Slinks

•1 year ago

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Zoladex Injection

hello, I’ve been told to get the Zoladex injection. However I’m really scared as a girl in their 20s to be putting my body into menopause and there’s a chance...

hello, I’ve been told to get the Zoladex injection. However I’m really scared as...

Stanleigh

•1 year ago

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Parasites in bladder?

Hello, I have been suffering with Endo my whole life, however in the past year I have had problems with my bladder. Severe pain, constantly needing the...

Hello, I have been suffering with Endo my whole life, however in the past year...

Rubyangel1

•1 year ago

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Endometrioma cyst and flying?

Hi, I hope everyone is doing okay. I have an endometrioma cyst around 11cm on my left ovary. I’m currently waiting for a laparoscopy date but I have a short...

Hi, I hope everyone is doing okay. I have an endometrioma cyst around 11cm on m...

TashaBarry

•1 year ago

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Webinar events

This is a list off the Endo UK website so you can register well in advance

Lindle

•1 year ago

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Mirena

So after much push back on my end, I finally caved and agreed to having the Mirena after being told there is nothing else that can help with my endo. It...

So after much push back on my end, I finally caved and agreed to having the Mire...

Pink_x

•1 year ago

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1 week post laparoscopy

Hi Everyone, I’m 1 week post laparoscopy and I’m just looking for some reassurance! I had endo excised from my left & right pelvic side wall and POD. Still...

Hi Everyone, I’m 1 week post laparoscopy and I’m just looking for some reassuran...

Yellow-Moo

•1 year ago

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3rd surgery soon then prostrap and will try to conceive? Feeling isolated and emotional!

Hi everyone! I had my last surgery in Dec 2021 but over the past few months my symptoms have come back with a bang! I’ve had an MRI and they found stage 3...

Hi everyone! I had my last surgery in Dec 2021 but over the past few months m...

BryonyB

•1 year ago

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Decapeptyl/Total hysterectomy

Hi I'm just wondering if anyone has had a total hysterectomy after having decapeptyl SR treatment and has this made an improvement.Endometriosis diagnosis 2005...

Hi I'm just wondering if anyone has had a total hysterectomy after having decape...

Madcathatter

•1 year ago

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Possible Endo without too much pain?

Hi all, After TTC for a long time and spotting a week before my period every month, I had a scan taken and was told they could see a possible endometrioma on...

Hi all, After TTC for a long time and spotting a week before my period every mo...

LouiseExeter

•1 year ago

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What pain relief do you use?

Following on from my thread, I just wondered what pain relief you use? Naproxen, paracetamol, Mefenamic acid have done nothing for me. I'm currently on...

Following on from my thread, I just wondered what pain relief you use? Naproxen,...

Mindfullness4791

•1 year ago

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endometriosis and colds/flu

hi, does anyone else feel like having endometriosis makes things like colds and flu worse?? I’m sure I read somewhere that endometriosis can affect the immune...

hi, does anyone else feel like having endometriosis makes things like colds and ...

MayM95

•1 year ago

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Is it normal to have fairly heavy bleeding after a hysterectomy?

Hi all - it is now 18 days post hysterectomy and I went back to my surgeon last week (7 days ago) as I was bleeding quite a bit and feeling sick. I had an...

Hi all - it is now 18 days post hysterectomy and I went back to my surgeon last ...

CCWildSwimmer

•1 year ago

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Adhesions?

In 2007 I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis and had the worst flare in mid November, since I was diagnosed. I was diagnosed with endometriosis/adenomyosis...

In 2007 I was diagnosed with Ulcerative Colitis and had the worst flare in mid N...

Jooniper

•1 year ago

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Tibolone side effects

Hi, I have had my first injection of my Zoladex and started my tibolone tablets which I take one a day. Currently been on these for about 3 weeks, my side...

Hi, I have had my first injection of my Zoladex and started my tibolone tablets...

courtneyhatts

•1 year ago

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Zodalex changing blood I'm terrified

I have been on zodalex since last April and it's completely stopped my periods however my haemoglobin is constantly rising which is now at 165 which is...

I have been on zodalex since last April and it's completely stopped my periods h...

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•1 year ago

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Feeling scared and alone

So I've recently been back to the doctors as my symptoms have worsened significantly over the last 3 months. The good news is that after much pushing, the...

So I've recently been back to the doctors as my symptoms have worsened significa...

coucouHS

•1 year ago

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Been told by gynae I'm too old for endo but gp disagrees?

I hope someone can help/advise please. I have been having severe abdo/gynae issues for a long time, but they have worsened in the past 12 months. I am 48 and...

I hope someone can help/advise please. I have been having severe abdo/gynae iss...

Mindfullness4791

•1 year ago

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Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

All posts for February 2023

Menopause/Endo Specialist?

Colposcopy after smear results sharp pain

Decapeptyl injections still bleeding unsure what to do?

Prostap Causing High Blood Pressure

Endo on the bowel?

Post Hysterectomy Advice

Back to Back Pill but Still Have a Period

Nerve Block for Pudendal Neuralgia

Prostap injection effects

Endometriosis surgery

first lap booked for next week don’t no what to expect.

Employment Support Allowance

Estrogen

Zoladex Injection

Parasites in bladder?

Endometrioma cyst and flying?

Webinar events

Mirena

1 week post laparoscopy

3rd surgery soon then prostrap and will try to conceive? Feeling isolated and emotional!

Decapeptyl/Total hysterectomy

Possible Endo without too much pain?

What pain relief do you use?

endometriosis and colds/flu

Is it normal to have fairly heavy bleeding after a hysterectomy?

Adhesions?

Tibolone side effects

Zodalex changing blood I'm terrified

Feeling scared and alone

Been told by gynae I'm too old for endo but gp disagrees?

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