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Confused

I had an appointment with a specialist recently and I expressed the desire to have diagnostic laparoscopy for endometriosis. The specialist recommended that I...

I had an appointment with a specialist recently and I expressed the desire to ha...

Tigerlily34

•7 months ago

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Help with first steps

Hi. Firstly wow, this forum is amazing. After nearly 20 years of pain (am now 49) I have finally had a ‘vague’ diagnosis of deep endo following an MRI. The...

Hi. Firstly wow, this forum is amazing. After nearly 20 years of pain (am now...

TandE

•7 months ago

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Bowel issues and blood

I’m awaiting my first appt with gynae consultant but my GP has been great so far and is fairly convinced I’ve got endo based on symptoms and ultrasound showing...

I’m awaiting my first appt with gynae consultant but my GP has been great so far...

Booadeebop

•7 months ago

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What Now?

So I had my laparoscopy last May, confirmed endo, coil fitted. Pain returned after a few months. In November I was put on Zoladex injections with Tibilone HRT...

So I had my laparoscopy last May, confirmed endo, coil fitted. Pain returned aft...

Mummaamber

•7 months ago

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Hysterectomy or not ...

Hi, I have endometriosis and adenomyosis. The adhesions and scarring I have have caused multiple internal hernias and on occasions my small bowel has got...

Hi, I have endometriosis and adenomyosis. The adhesions and scarring I have h...

Sunflower738882

•7 months ago

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Appearance of endo

Does the appearance of endo mean anything, what they found in mine was black does this mean superficial/deep etc? I know it was found on my utersacral ligament...

Does the appearance of endo mean anything, what they found in mine was black doe...

Jaylou26

•7 months ago

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will Norfolk and Norwich endometriosis clinic see private patients?

it’s the nearest specialist clinic to me but I don’t know if they see patients privately? I know the general hospital can see private patients but I’m...

it’s the nearest specialist clinic to me but I don’t know if they see patients p...

pinkie25

•7 months ago

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Lower back pains, nausea, blurred vision around periods

Hi, I been suffering from endometriosis for a long time I initially started to cough up blood around my monthly period, the coughing up blood stopped by it...

Hi, I been suffering from endometriosis for a long time I initially started to...

Reena_123

•7 months ago

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New to this page, hello :)

hi everyone, I’m currently in the very early stages of being diagnosed. I’ve recently been to see a consultant who believes I do have endometriosis but...

hi everyone, I’m currently in the very early stages of being diagnosed. I’ve rec...

Blue97

•7 months ago

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Conceiving

Morning everyone :) I am awaiting diagnostic laperoscopy and have just been informed that though I was expecting surgery between May and September, It will...

Morning everyone :) I am awaiting diagnostic laperoscopy and have just been inf...

LUCY001

•7 months ago

1 Reply

tummy tuck 2 months ago

my belly button is draining after a tummy tuck and not healing I did eat antibiotics and putting dry antibiotics powder on it and keeping the area clean… what...

my belly button is draining after a tummy tuck and not healing I did eat antibio...

Aliamena382

•7 months ago

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Help needed

Hi I'm 34 with endometriosis on the pelvis and also been told my ovaries are stuck to the back of my womb. I've had my tubes tied for 7 years(bad pregnancys)...

Hi I'm 34 with endometriosis on the pelvis and also been told my ovaries are stu...

Mammyof2gals

•7 months ago

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throbbing lower leg

hi all, New here I’ve had endo for 15 years it eased up and I thought it had gone when I had my daughter 11 years ago but when she was 8 it came back with...

hi all, New here I’ve had endo for 15 years it eased up and I thought it had go...

DanDan1991

•7 months ago

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Swollen/bloated purple mottled stomach

Hi ladies, Just a quick question, earlier today my tummy quickly became swollen and bloated (nothing unusual) so I put my pj bottoms on for comfort when I did...

Hi ladies, Just a quick question, earlier today my tummy quickly became swollen...

Joely21

•7 months ago

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pain left side under rib cage and lower back

hi I started with an odd symptom. Pain lower back and spread to the front on left handside. Already been to see a GP and ruled out UTI. Its not settling had...

hi I started with an odd symptom. Pain lower back and spread to the front on l...

Awwy

•7 months ago

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Tanya

I have heard that if you take hormones that stop menstruation, your skin will age faster. This is true? I’ve already had labascopy twice in six months, as it...

I have heard that if you take hormones that stop menstruation, your skin will ag...

Tatimati

•7 months ago

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Experience of Zoladex injections please??

Hi all, I have been suffering for years now from Endo, it is really impacting on my life and feel like I have to do something new. My consultant has suggested...

Hi all, I have been suffering for years now from Endo, it is really impacting on...

Husky777

•7 months ago

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Estrogel 2 weeks

Hi all, I’m two weeks into using Estrogel 2 pumps everyday , but I have now started having period pain/ cramps , feeling sick , light headed and feel generally...

Hi all, I’m two weeks into using Estrogel 2 pumps everyday , but I have now star...

Smiley2022

•7 months ago

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MRI or transvaginal ultrasound advice?

Hi guys, I’m new here and have had a rubbish past month with being poked a prodded by gp’s. Been told I may have endo, a summary of my past health is pcos,...

Hi guys, I’m new here and have had a rubbish past month with being poked a prodd...

Alij86

•7 months ago

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synarel

Has anyone been prescribed Synarel (the sniff drug that stops your ovaries producing estrogen). I’m starting it in a few days, along with Evorel conti. The...

Has anyone been prescribed Synarel (the sniff drug that stops your ovaries produ...

Sarah-lou77

•7 months ago

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bleeding 3 years after total hysterectomy

Hello guys , has anyone experienced this at all ? I had total hysterectomy in 2021 out my cervix and uterus taken out . The two ovaries were left because it...

Hello guys , has anyone experienced this at all ? I had total hysterectomy in 20...

Fela1113

•7 months ago

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Zoladex and bleeding

So I was on Decapeptyl for a few months last year, a month without HRT and a couple with. I stopped using it because it was causing me headaches and was...

So I was on Decapeptyl for a few months last year, a month without HRT and a cou...

x_b_x

•7 months ago

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the patch still not helping on month 2

I’m currently trying the birth control patch to see if it lessens my tummy pain. This is the second week of the second month and the 3rd week starts on...

I’m currently trying the birth control patch to see if it lessens my tummy pain....

pinkie25

•7 months ago

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waiting for gynae referral

hi everyone! I have experienced really painful periods since i was 15 and in the last year started get a few other symptoms. I was finally referred for a tvs...

hi everyone! I have experienced really painful periods since i was 15 and in th...

Bk27

•7 months ago

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told I have no active endo

Really looking for some advice. In 2019 I had a lap and got diagnosed with endo and it was burnt away. Yesterday I had my second lap, they said they found...

Really looking for some advice. In 2019 I had a lap and got diagnosed with end...

gabbiefawn

•7 months ago

6 Replies

Hormonal treatment for Endometriosis

I had an appointment with a specialist recently and I expressed the desire to have diagnostic laparoscopy for endometriosis. The specialist recommended that I...

I had an appointment with a specialist recently and I expressed the desire to ha...

Tigerlily34

•7 months ago

4 Replies

Do I need my smear ?

hi, seems like a silly question but I’m wondering if I need my smear? I have a hysterectomy booked for 14th may but today I revived my letter for my...

hi, seems like a silly question but I’m wondering if I need my smear? I have a...

RedPanda31

•7 months ago

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consultant advise

hello everyone, I have today been referred back to gynae for investigation for pain which may be associated to adhesions around my ureter after previous...

hello everyone, I have today been referred back to gynae for investigation for ...

ScoobyG

•7 months ago

1 Reply

lap date - prep tips and Qs

Hey all, Hope you’re all having a pain free day. Got a surprise call today with a date for my first laparoscopy.Just over 2 weeks from now. Hoping to draw...

Hey all, Hope you’re all having a pain free day. Got a surprise call today wit...

JEWM

•7 months ago

6 Replies

Experience on Zoladex or Prostap for endometriosis

hey all, I was just looking to hear people’s experiences treating endo with zoladex/prostap injection. I finally saw an endo specialist and has recommended...

hey all, I was just looking to hear people’s experiences treating endo with zola...

rachelgreen22

•7 months ago

7 Replies

Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

All posts for March 2024

Confused

Help with first steps

Bowel issues and blood

What Now?

Hysterectomy or not ...

Appearance of endo

will Norfolk and Norwich endometriosis clinic see private patients?

Lower back pains, nausea, blurred vision around periods

New to this page, hello :)

Conceiving

tummy tuck 2 months ago

Help needed

throbbing lower leg

Swollen/bloated purple mottled stomach

pain left side under rib cage and lower back

Tanya

Experience of Zoladex injections please??

Estrogel 2 weeks

MRI or transvaginal ultrasound advice?

synarel

bleeding 3 years after total hysterectomy

Zoladex and bleeding

the patch still not helping on month 2

waiting for gynae referral

told I have no active endo

Hormonal treatment for Endometriosis

Do I need my smear ?

consultant advise

lap date - prep tips and Qs

Experience on Zoladex or Prostap for endometriosis

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