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endometrioma

Hi all, I have recently been diagnosed with an Endometrioma in my left ovary & endometriosis. This has been a hard diagnosis to hear, given the side...

Hi all, I have recently been diagnosed with an Endometrioma in my left ovary ...

Rae248

•1 year ago

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HRT shortages after oophorectomy

Hi everyone How is everyone coping, what have you done around the HRT shortages? For me it's the utrogestan, I paid for it back in February and was given 30...

Hi everyone How is everyone coping, what have you done around the HRT shortages?...

My_adventures

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Newly Diagnosed

Stage 4 Endo Sufferer

ILoveCheese2023

•1 year ago

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Depressive Episode

I feel like I’m in a bit of a spiral. I knew it would be hard once my friends started having children, but it seems to have resurfaced my depression BIG TIME....

I feel like I’m in a bit of a spiral. I knew it would be hard once my friends st...

Aardvarks

•1 year ago

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hemorrhagic ovarian cyst

I am 2 weeks out post-op and was seen in the ED today. They found a hemorrhagic ovarian cyst the size of a golf ball! Has anyone experienced this? What are...

I am 2 weeks out post-op and was seen in the ED today. They found a hemorrhagic...

Hooplove00

•1 year ago

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Flare post bowel movement

Does anyone get a significant flare up post bowel movement? Only started since I've had laparoscopy last month but sometimes I can have cramping all day which...

Does anyone get a significant flare up post bowel movement? Only started since ...

Theodora2016

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Fed up and tired

Hi, I did a request to get my latest MRI report. They have sent me notes of a recent MDT discussion. I was diagnosed with endometriosis in June 2020 after...

Hi, I did a request to get my latest MRI report. They have sent me notes of a re...

Awwy

•1 year ago

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Surgery

Started my IVF journey now to be told I need an op as the endo is pressing on my ureter tube and i need an op to stop my kindey getting damaged. Got my...

Started my IVF journey now to be told I need an op as the endo is pressing on my...

_Sunflower

•1 year ago

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Mirena, cramps and spotting

Hi, I am 10 weeks post excision by lap and Mirena insertion. I have only had 2 weeks not bleeding in the 10 weeks and have daily cramping which radiates down...

Hi, I am 10 weeks post excision by lap and Mirena insertion. I have only had 2 w...

L110

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Pre op and thank you

Hello lovely ladies. Just to let you know I have a pre-op date for the first week of June. As long as that goes okay, I will be given a date very shortly after...

Hello lovely ladies. Just to let you know I have a pre-op date for the first wee...

Mindfullness4791

•1 year ago

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Endometrioma, cysts help

Hi ladies, can endometrioma and any cysts be missed on a MRI? Can endometriosis be severe (up to your lungs) without having cysts or the doctors I've been to...

Hi ladies, can endometrioma and any cysts be missed on a MRI? Can endometriosis ...

Endosufferer1

•1 year ago

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what makes a surgeon a endo specialist?

my laparoscopy surgeon is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist when I googled him it did say he’s surgical work involves endo at the end of the list....

my laparoscopy surgeon is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist when I go...

Jsrzb

•1 year ago

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Is surgery usually the only option?

Hi, I have a history of Endo and possible Adenomyosis - previously had cysts and lesions removed during laparoscopy (not sure if it was ablation or excision -...

Hi, I have a history of Endo and possible Adenomyosis - previously had cysts and...

Rose244

•1 year ago

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prostap, HRT and lap

Hey everyone. I had my lap done privately last year, gyno advised he couldn’t see anything. I took the images from surgery to one of the specialists on the...

Hey everyone. I had my lap done privately last year, gyno advised he couldn’t s...

Kay92jay

•1 year ago

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Pain return and spotting

Hi I was first diagnosed with endometriosis 9 years ago to which I had laparoscopy and then the Mirena fitted. I seem to have been able to manage my symptoms...

Hi I was first diagnosed with endometriosis 9 years ago to which I had laparosco...

Steph1487

•1 year ago

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4 month postnlap update

Just wanted to share a hopefully positive story.4 months post lap after over 20years of pelvic pain always put down to IBS. 20months waiting for a lap and...

Just wanted to share a hopefully positive story.4 months post lap after over 20y...

Crazycatladyjones

•1 year ago

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Hysteroscopy and endo

Hi allI have not written on here with any updates. A few weeks ago I had an USS which found a 6cm endometrioma on my right ovary with a solid mass inside and a...

Hi allI have not written on here with any updates. A few weeks ago I had an USS ...

Booty42

•1 year ago

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Newly Diagnosed

Hi everyone, Today I have finally been diagnosed with endometriosis after pushing for a gynae referral for 11 years. looking down the feed I can see that...

Hi everyone, Today I have finally been diagnosed with endometriosis after push...

Sunflower1997

•1 year ago

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Bowel womb fusion

I had lap surgery today and it turns out my bowel, womb and an endo mass have fused together. Does anyone else have experience with this? Thanks ❤️

I had lap surgery today and it turns out my bowel, womb and an endo mass have fu...

Katiahead

•1 year ago

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No imaging taken during lap?

Hi, has anybody else had a diagnostic laparoscopy with no imaging taken? My results from the lap were that I had no abnormalities, done by a general...

Hi, has anybody else had a diagnostic laparoscopy with no imaging taken? My resu...

JellyBean00

•1 year ago

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lightning crotch pain

good morning does anyone experience lightning crotch pain with endo. I’m having an episode of it now and it’s so painful. I’ve taken 2 co-codamol 30/500mg....

good morning does anyone experience lightning crotch pain with endo. I’m havin...

Yas45

•1 year ago

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Exhausted.

I am 30 years old. I started menstruating at the age of 10. When I was around 14, I would have these random "attacks" of abdominal pain that left me...

I am 30 years old. I started menstruating at the age of 10. When I was around ...

toffeechrisp

•1 year ago

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Laparoscopy hasn’t helped! Next steps?

I’m 27 and been suffering for years with endo pain and suspected bowel endo (and even possible bladder endo!). I’ve had scans that always came back normal...

I’m 27 and been suffering for years with endo pain and suspected bowel endo (and...

Cats1311

•1 year ago

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Private Surgery worth it?

Hi everyone,I have recently had a follow up with my gynae who has told me that my Ultrasound did not show endo but has shown a mass which they think is either...

Hi everyone,I have recently had a follow up with my gynae who has told me that m...

CherryBlossom5

•1 year ago

4 Replies

Fertility Help?

Hello, I'm pretty scared about waiting until id like a baby incase I leave it too late. I know it sounds silly but I'm 25 and me and my partner are not ready...

Hello, I'm pretty scared about waiting until id like a baby incase I leave it to...

Adnalim

•1 year ago

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High Calcium, low vitamin D - Endometriosis link?

hello! I’ve got diagnosed endometriosis and have had a recent flare up - massive clots, flooding etc I’ve been to the GP and have had routine blood tests...

hello! I’ve got diagnosed endometriosis and have had a recent flare up - mass...

tjohnson95

•1 year ago

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HELP!

I fed as though I’m banging my head up against a brick wall! I’m feeling so frustrated by medical professionals, the ones who fob you off with “your scans...

I fed as though I’m banging my head up against a brick wall! I’m feeling so fru...

Daisy0909

•1 year ago

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Pathology report came back negative after surgeon "confirmed" and removed what he said was Endo!

Hi everyone I am completely at a loss... (For context: I live in France and I think things work a bit differently here) I have been trying to get a...

Hi everyone I am completely at a loss... (For context: I live in France and I ...

Hermi_t

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Worried about Laproscopy

Hi Everyone, I’m on a waiting list for my 1st laproscopy following multiple scans showing tethering of my uterus and ovary and suspected adhesions. After a...

Hi Everyone, I’m on a waiting list for my 1st laproscopy following multiple scan...

clementine444

•1 year ago

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can you have laparoscopy when your on your period?

I’m having my 1st laparoscopy next week but realised I’m going to be on my period I can’t get in touch with the hospital, can they do it if I’m on my period ?...

I’m having my 1st laparoscopy next week but realised I’m going to be on my perio...

Jsrzb

•1 year ago

5 Replies

Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

All posts for May 2023

endometrioma

HRT shortages after oophorectomy

Newly Diagnosed

Depressive Episode

hemorrhagic ovarian cyst

Flare post bowel movement

Fed up and tired

Surgery

Mirena, cramps and spotting

Pre op and thank you

Endometrioma, cysts help

what makes a surgeon a endo specialist?

Is surgery usually the only option?

prostap, HRT and lap

Pain return and spotting

4 month postnlap update

Hysteroscopy and endo

Newly Diagnosed

Bowel womb fusion

No imaging taken during lap?

lightning crotch pain

Exhausted.

Laparoscopy hasn’t helped! Next steps?

Private Surgery worth it?

Fertility Help?

High Calcium, low vitamin D - Endometriosis link?

HELP!

Pathology report came back negative after surgeon "confirmed" and removed what he said was Endo!

Worried about Laproscopy

can you have laparoscopy when your on your period?

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