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Period overdue and pain

What does everyone take for pain? I'm on day 33 of cycle and still no bleed and the last 3 days its been excruciating pain but still havent started. Normally...

What does everyone take for pain? I'm on day 33 of cycle and still no bleed and ...

Slinks

•2 years ago

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Ultrasound Results

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone has had a similar experience and if they could advise me. I went for an ultrasound yesterday, the radiologist said that...

Hi everyone, I was wondering if anyone has had a similar experience and if they ...

CherryBlossom5

•2 years ago

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Any chance of getting ovarian cyst and fibroids during ocp pills?

I'm 29 years old endometriosis identified on lap 2018. I'm taking ocp pills after lap still now. Last 2 years I can't take any ultrasound scan. Now my problem...

I'm 29 years old endometriosis identified on lap 2018. I'm taking ocp pills afte...

Nikilll

•2 years ago

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Hysterectomy in 20’s

Hi all, I wondering who has had any successful experiences in getting a hysterectomy in their 20s. I have had many ultrasounds previously but after going...

Hi all, I wondering who has had any successful experiences in getting a hyste...

Cats1311

•2 years ago

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Post op advice

I'm 2 weeks post laparoscopy and I'm struggling quite a bit with feeling generally overwhelmed with everything. I initially went in thinking I had endo in 3...

I'm 2 weeks post laparoscopy and I'm struggling quite a bit with feeling general...

Leanne102

•2 years ago

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Unusually heavy period that's lasted more than 2 weeks.

The clue is in the title really. I've always had pretty average periods in terms of flow. They haven't lasted really more than a week bar the tailing off. I'm...

The clue is in the title really. I've always had pretty average periods in terms...

EternalSunshine87

•2 years ago

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Missed miscarriage and endo

Hi warriors, Just wanted to share my story, because I feel so low and heartbroken, and I'm sure there are women here who can relate to my experience. The...

Hi warriors, Just wanted to share my story, because I feel so low and heartbrok...

Meriel_Owen

•2 years ago

9 Replies

Endometriosis and Crohn's disease

Hello Endo Warriors. I was wondering if anyone here has been diagnosed with Crohn's disease as well as Endo? I have had multiple bouts of ileitis...

Hello Endo Warriors. I was wondering if anyone here has been diagnosed with Cr...

Hermi_t

•2 years ago

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Estrogen dominance and endometriosis, advice please

Hey everyone I follow your posts and appreciate your advice so back story is officially diagnosed with endometriosis thats spread to bladder and rectum since...

Hey everyone I follow your posts and appreciate your advice so back story is off...

Escapologygirl

•2 years ago

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Small bowel prolapse after hysterectomy

I was recovering well until Wednesday night when my pain was so bad in my chest I was taken in an ambulance to hospital. They ran every scan possible but no...

I was recovering well until Wednesday night when my pain was so bad in my chest ...

Hidden

•2 years ago

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Adhesion treatment

Hi all. I'm looking for some reassurance I think if nothing else. I've been fighting for a diagnosis of endometriosis for 10 years. I now have a diagnosis of...

Hi all. I'm looking for some reassurance I think if nothing else. I've been figh...

Eeyore94

•2 years ago

1 Reply

driving after lap surgery

Almost seems like a silly question to ask people.. but when did you start driving after surgery? I am fighting the mental battle of trying to listen to my body...

Almost seems like a silly question to ask people.. but when did you start drivin...

Pennyheart1

•2 years ago

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Recovery time advice?

Hi all, just wanted to reach out and see if anyone has had a similar experience to me.This time last year I was diagnosed with a 10cm cyst on my ovary and was...

Hi all, just wanted to reach out and see if anyone has had a similar experience ...

Violentfemme

•2 years ago

7 Replies

AI x endometriosis

Hi! We are a new start up based in Europe, currently working on the app that would help tackling chronic illnesses such as endometriosis and PCOS with AI. We...

Hi! We are a new start up based in Europe, currently working on the app that wou...

_vneck

•2 years ago

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I've hit rock bottom and starting to think this is in my head :(

Sorry, I feel like I have messaged on here so much. Recap is I'm 48 and have been having significant abdominal pain, particularly the left hand side. I have...

Sorry, I feel like I have messaged on here so much. Recap is I'm 48 and have bee...

Mindfullness4791

•2 years ago

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UTI & Kidney Infection - with endometriosis

Is anyone else experiencing a lot of recurring UTI/ Kidney infections with endometriosis? If so what supplements / dietary changes would you advise to help...

Is anyone else experiencing a lot of recurring UTI/ Kidney infections with endom...

Paininthebackside1

•2 years ago

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Guardian article - pain scale

What do you do when your doctor doesn’t believe you’re in pain? https://theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2023/mar/15/pain-scale-women-endometriosis-period

What do you do when your doctor doesn’t believe you’re in pain? https://theguar...

bluebug

•2 years ago

1 Reply

pink blood discharge ( mirena coil related or endo?)

hi all, I’ve had my endometriosis surgically removed last year in June and had the coil fitted then. everything has been fine so far but has taken a while...

hi all, I’ve had my endometriosis surgically removed last year in June and had...

Chester28

•2 years ago

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So many are told you can't have endo if you are not having periods.

This is a copy of one of our Instagram posts - further pages in comments

Lindle

•2 years ago

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Utrogestan and endometriosis

Hi I take Utrogestan 100mgs per day and added the Oestrogel but the endo (I have 2 endometriomas in the one ovary they left behind after total hysterectomy in...

Hi I take Utrogestan 100mgs per day and added the Oestrogel but the endo (I have...

CofG

•2 years ago

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Endometriosis/adenomyosis in your 40's

Is it possible to develop both these in your 40's. Ive been in severe pain around my pelvic area for a few years now, backwards and forwards to GP, numerous...

Is it possible to develop both these in your 40's. Ive been in severe pain aroun...

Slinks

•2 years ago

29 Replies

ovary pain

Anyone that’s been officially diagnosed please help. Does anyone have ovary pain that hurts under the skin but is excruciating if pushed down? the last 3...

Anyone that’s been officially diagnosed please help. Does anyone have ovary pa...

Stanleigh

•2 years ago

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lap done and removed endo from ovaries

Hey 💕I had my lap on Tuesday had to stay in as I took unwell but home now the endo was wrapped around my ovaries but I’m in a lot of pain today and the...

Hey 💕I had my lap on Tuesday had to stay in as I took unwell but home now the e...

Shay30

•2 years ago

6 Replies

Post Surgery Fatigue

Hi all, I had a laparoscopy three weeks ago. They excised a small amount of endo and found a lot of scar tissue and lesions which they didn’t touch. Recovery...

Hi all, I had a laparoscopy three weeks ago. They excised a small amount of end...

Bumblebee213

•2 years ago

4 Replies

functional abdominal pain

Feeling fed up and quite honestly like I'm going mad. Now I'm thinking maybe i have tried to make my symptoms fit endo and maybe it is in my head. Painful...

Feeling fed up and quite honestly like I'm going mad. Now I'm thinking maybe i h...

bee109

•2 years ago

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Telephone appointment...could it be surgery notice?

Hi there, firstly apologies to anyone who is struggling to get a proper treatment in place for their endo or waiting ages for surgery etc. I am on a waiting...

Hi there, firstly apologies to anyone who is struggling to get a proper treatmen...

Rewe

•2 years ago

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Endo after menopause

Has anyone been diagnosed with Endo after menopause?? I'm being told by gynecology that if your not bleeding ie menstrual cycle you can't have endo but this...

Has anyone been diagnosed with Endo after menopause?? I'm being told by gynecolo...

JoJo-1972

•2 years ago

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Bowel Bleeding - being passed between gynae and gastro

Hi All, I have had a very long and emotional journey, starting about 17 years ago when I was 15 with 4 week long very heavy periods and then 1 week off,...

Hi All, I have had a very long and emotional journey, starting about 17 years ...

Hotwaterbottle2

•2 years ago

3 Replies

poor sleep and nightmares

hi everyone. My daughter (17)has endo confirmed with lap. Long journey to get diagnosis and still haven’t found effective pain management. She has very poor...

hi everyone. My daughter (17)has endo confirmed with lap. Long journey to get di...

Redmum2

•2 years ago

11 Replies

Just found out some great news, not

Hey everyone, just found out that I have fibromyalgia on top if my endometriosis. I was just wondering if anyone has any tips or medication or any advice they...

Hey everyone, just found out that I have fibromyalgia on top if my endometriosis...

415068

•2 years ago

13 Replies

Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

All posts for March 2023

Period overdue and pain

Ultrasound Results

Any chance of getting ovarian cyst and fibroids during ocp pills?

Hysterectomy in 20’s

Post op advice

Unusually heavy period that's lasted more than 2 weeks.

Missed miscarriage and endo

Endometriosis and Crohn's disease

Estrogen dominance and endometriosis, advice please

Small bowel prolapse after hysterectomy

Adhesion treatment

driving after lap surgery

Recovery time advice?

AI x endometriosis

I've hit rock bottom and starting to think this is in my head :(

UTI & Kidney Infection - with endometriosis

Guardian article - pain scale

pink blood discharge ( mirena coil related or endo?)

So many are told you can't have endo if you are not having periods.

Utrogestan and endometriosis

Endometriosis/adenomyosis in your 40's

ovary pain

lap done and removed endo from ovaries

Post Surgery Fatigue

functional abdominal pain

Telephone appointment...could it be surgery notice?

Endo after menopause

Bowel Bleeding - being passed between gynae and gastro

poor sleep and nightmares

Just found out some great news, not

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