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Laporoscopy stitches / bandages

Hi, I had my lap surgery 12 days ago.(31st May) I cleaned and changed the waterproof bandages on day 5 , so the present ones have been on a week now. I’ve...

Hi, I had my lap surgery 12 days ago.(31st May) I cleaned and changed the water...

Rol81

•1 year ago

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frequent urination

Hi, I’ve got 2 endometriomas on my left ovary and I find that I need to pee all the time. I wake up early hours of the morning every day needing to pee and...

Hi, I’ve got 2 endometriomas on my left ovary and I find that I need to pee all ...

Livylou1112

•1 year ago

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pre op surgery date

Hi ladies Just wondering what your experiences with pre op appointment and how long to surgery date . The nurse told me 2-6 weeks , but mine is with 3...

Hi ladies Just wondering what your experiences with pre op appointment and how ...

Jade2006

•1 year ago

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Am a Ugandan lady 40yrs single

I was diagnosed of endometriosis in 2021 after history of sever period pains and after period pain.did ultrasound scan said I had ovarian cyst 8cmSo they did...

I was diagnosed of endometriosis in 2021 after history of sever period pains and...

Jamouwl

•1 year ago

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endo Pain

I’m 53 and, after nearly 30 years of pain, I was diagnosed by telephone by an unnamed consultant that I had endometriosis and it was within my muscle to the...

I’m 53 and, after nearly 30 years of pain, I was diagnosed by telephone by an un...

Shuggy11

•1 year ago

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zoladex

Hi did anyone gain any weight while on zoladex

Leena32

•1 year ago

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Mirena coil/ still have periods

I’ve already had a coil before and I had it in for almost 4 years and it stopped working with that coil I had absolutely no issues infact I was like a new...

I’ve already had a coil before and I had it in for almost 4 years and it stopped...

Coral07

•1 year ago

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pregnant and endo pain

hello, I’ve just found out I’m pregnant, and I’ve been getting a lot of cramps to the same level my period cramps were if not worse! I’m just reaching out to...

hello, I’ve just found out I’m pregnant, and I’ve been getting a lot of cramps t...

Moonlightmoon

•1 year ago

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Zoladex and HRT

I was diagnosed with endo in 2021, it was removed from my abdominal wall but my pain never fully left. Just 4 months later my symptoms returned and the pain...

I was diagnosed with endo in 2021, it was removed from my abdominal wall but my ...

Ccn2018

•1 year ago

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Bloating after Laproscopy

Hi, I've had extreme bloating since my laproscopy. I had the operation almost 3 weeks ago but my stomach seems to get more bloated each day. Is this normal?

Hi, I've had extreme bloating since my laproscopy. I had the operation almost 3 ...

Lovehearts-

•1 year ago

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bloody discharge please help

hi please help My periods are all over the place can be every 3 weeks can be every 5 weeks ect. On Tuesday it will be 4 weeks since my last. Today I noticed...

hi please help My periods are all over the place can be every 3 weeks can be e...

Adeno2020

•1 year ago

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cramping before period

hello everyone, I was diagnosed a month ago with 2 chocolate cysts on my left ovary and am scheduled to have a laparoscopy to remove them. I have this unusual...

hello everyone, I was diagnosed a month ago with 2 chocolate cysts on my left o...

Livylou1112

•1 year ago

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Laparoscopy

Hi, I have been assigned a different surgeon due to the jr Dr's strike. I don't suppose anyone else has ever heard of him, had him as their surgeon? R Hamoudi...

Hi, I have been assigned a different surgeon due to the jr Dr's strike. I don't ...

Metrio101

•1 year ago

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Hysterectomy and endo

So I'm 22 years old with severe endo I've been told all my endo can't be removed because of its position. Endo is reliant on the supply of estrogen if I had a...

So I'm 22 years old with severe endo I've been told all my endo can't be removed...

Annabelannabel

•1 year ago

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Thank You Too!

It is my privilege to be part of this community of strong, powerful and resourceful human beings. So...Thank You Endometriosis UK and to all of yous, you have...

It is my privilege to be part of this community of strong, powerful and resource...

TogetherWeAreStrong

Endometriosis UK•1 year ago

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Stomach messed-up post surgery

Hi, I had a stage 3 endometriosis surgery 6 weeks ago, they removed endo from my bowel, bladder and of course ovaries and the surroundings. I am recovering...

Hi, I had a stage 3 endometriosis surgery 6 weeks ago, they removed endo from my...

Ayesfreen

•1 year ago

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Provera and Fibroadenoma

Hi! So I've started my three month prescription of provera, I did tell the gynaecologist I have Fibroadenoma (benign breast lumps) and he said to stop taking...

Hi! So I've started my three month prescription of provera, I did tell the gyna...

hobbitty

•1 year ago

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What to do while waiting?

Hi, I have had symptoms of endometriosis for years - my aunty had a full hysterectomy at my age so it runs in our family. I have struggled to get a referral...

Hi, I have had symptoms of endometriosis for years - my aunty had a full hystere...

Kat2103

•1 year ago

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first laparoscopy tomorrow, any tips?

i’m having my very first laparoscopy tomorrow and would really appreciate to hear any tips about things to bring or do to help out with discomfort afterwards....

i’m having my very first laparoscopy tomorrow and would really appreciate to hea...

Hnort4

•1 year ago

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Feeling lost after negative laparoscopy

Hi everyone This is my first time posting so feeling a little nervous! I am genuinely feeling lost after having had a negative laparoscopy. All of my...

Hi everyone This is my first time posting so feeling a little nervous! I am ge...

Rb0904

•1 year ago

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Swollen Tummy on Zoladex

I am currently taking monthly zoladex injection for endo and ovarian cyst pain (since September). Had surgery last November and had to lose an ovary. I have...

I am currently taking monthly zoladex injection for endo and ovarian cyst pain (...

Madge555

•1 year ago

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Coming off the Mirena coil and Pregabalin to try for a baby - advice

So my fiancé and I are planning to try for a baby soon, I am super excited but also very nervous about coming off the Mirena coil (which I have had since being...

So my fiancé and I are planning to try for a baby soon, I am super excited but a...

gkbear

•1 year ago

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Crippling fatigue - help!

Hello all, Had endo for about 20 years (although it was missed for about 17 of those, typical) and about 10 months ago I had all that nasty endo tissue...

Hello all, Had endo for about 20 years (although it was missed for about 17 of ...

charlatan

•1 year ago

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Femseven conti patches

Hi,Has anyone been prescribed femseven conti patches? I've been prescribed these by the nurse at the GP surgery as an alternative to evorel as they were...

Hi,Has anyone been prescribed femseven conti patches? I've been prescribed thes...

Sheep2

•1 year ago

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Surgery and Fertility

Hi, I was diagnosed on lap in 2019 and recent MRI shows DIE Endo in multiple places / organs. I’ve decided to pay for private lap as I’ve been told my NHS...

Hi, I was diagnosed on lap in 2019 and recent MRI shows DIE Endo in multiple p...

Chloeenglish97

•1 year ago

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Anxiety about negative Laparoscopy

Hi everyone. I’ve been on the sidelines of this site for a few years but have never posted. I’m having a laparoscopy on Friday for suspected endo. The...

Hi everyone. I’ve been on the sidelines of this site for a few years but have ne...

Hnort4

•1 year ago

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Working with Endometriosis and Adenomyosis.

Hiya,I am experiencing alot of problems in regards to my Endo and Adeno. I am currently working at the moment in a nursery. I have gone from 4 days to 3 days...

Hiya,I am experiencing alot of problems in regards to my Endo and Adeno. I am c...

Rwby_Rose

•1 year ago

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STI checks

I am fuming right now! I am being investigated for endometriosis and I’m really struggling right now but doctors can’t figure out what’s going on so again I am...

I am fuming right now! I am being investigated for endometriosis and I’m really ...

SweetSparrow

•1 year ago

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Depo and anger

Hi, I've been on the depo birth control for around 9 months. When I first started it was so angry, and now I've noticed when I'm about a week away from an...

Hi, I've been on the depo birth control for around 9 months. When I first starte...

Giraffegreen

•1 year ago

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Mental Health & Endo

Good afternoon… I just wanted to write a post and see if anyone is in a similar boat and can offer some advice. I’m currently being assessed for bipolar and...

Good afternoon… I just wanted to write a post and see if anyone is in a similar ...

Geeandi

•1 year ago

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All posts for June 2023

Laporoscopy stitches / bandages

frequent urination

pre op surgery date

Am a Ugandan lady 40yrs single

endo Pain

zoladex

Mirena coil/ still have periods

pregnant and endo pain

Zoladex and HRT

Bloating after Laproscopy

bloody discharge please help

cramping before period

Laparoscopy

Hysterectomy and endo

Thank You Too!

Stomach messed-up post surgery

Provera and Fibroadenoma

What to do while waiting?

first laparoscopy tomorrow, any tips?

Feeling lost after negative laparoscopy

Swollen Tummy on Zoladex

Coming off the Mirena coil and Pregabalin to try for a baby - advice

Crippling fatigue - help!

Femseven conti patches

Surgery and Fertility

Anxiety about negative Laparoscopy

Working with Endometriosis and Adenomyosis.

STI checks

Depo and anger

Mental Health & Endo

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