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Pain relief during Period

I have daily pain throughout any stage of my cycle all day everyday. I recently started taking codeine and amitriptyline when it got to point I couldn't cope...

I have daily pain throughout any stage of my cycle all day everyday. I recently ...

Faylen34

•2 months ago

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Gynae appointment

Hi All, Needing some advice as I have finally got a gynae appointment next month and need to know what to ask about and what I want. For some history, in...

Hi All, Needing some advice as I have finally got a gynae appointment next mont...

LawsTra

•2 months ago

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Adenomyosis and IVF- Advice badly needed

Hi, Im 40, I have adenomyosis and I have one failed round of IVF behind me. It unfortunately ended with a chemical pregnancy. Its been very much a...

Hi, Im 40, I have adenomyosis and I have one failed round of IVF behind me. I...

ABFr23

•2 months ago

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Leftover laxatives, peppermint oil capsules and compression stockings

Can anyone with up and coming surgery make use of remaining unopened laxative sachets (I think there are 14 left), an almost full bottle of H&B Peppermint oil...

Can anyone with up and coming surgery make use of remaining unopened laxative sa...

MontsJ

•2 months ago

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POP breakthrough bleeding

Hi everyone. I've been put on the progesterone only pill by my gynae to see if it helps my symptoms (still not actually diagnosed with endo). I'm only nine...

Hi everyone. I've been put on the progesterone only pill by my gynae to see if i...

CitizenErased

•2 months ago

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Which type of ultrasound is best to detect endo?

Hi, should all ultrasounds be done transvaginal when investigating for endometriosis? Mine was just done on my tummy and I'm wondering if TV ultrasound would...

Hi, should all ultrasounds be done transvaginal when investigating for endometri...

KittyTherapy

•2 months ago

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ovary removed, womb with mirena coil still there . Now in full menopause has anyone else been thru this ? Wot was your journey?

they suspected ovarian cancer so was operated on 2 weeks ago where there the plan was full hysterectomy but they where unable to do this due to severe endo n...

they suspected ovarian cancer so was operated on 2 weeks ago where there the pla...

madtabby

•2 months ago

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mirena coil withdrawal

Hi . it’s been 8 weeks since having the mirena coil removed and I’ve felt awful since …extreme fatigue to the point where I’m struggling to do anything or go...

Hi . it’s been 8 weeks since having the mirena coil removed and I’ve felt awful ...

Smiley2022

•2 months ago

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Lap clear then later diagnosed?

hello Has anyone had a diagnostic laparoscopy for it to come back clear from endometriosis, who has gone on to later be diagnosed with it? I fee I’ve been...

hello Has anyone had a diagnostic laparoscopy for it to come back clear from e...

Sunshine1310

•2 months ago

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thickening of uterosacral ligament

hello! I have been struggling with my period for years, with a lot of pain during it but also during ovulation, bowel movements etc. i was finally referred...

hello! I have been struggling with my period for years, with a lot of pain dur...

Yols2024

•2 months ago

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Suspicion of endometrioma / symptoms

Hi everyone, I have finally decided to join and post... I had lower back pain around 8 months ago and thought I had injured myself. It passed but came back...

Hi everyone, I have finally decided to join and post... I had lower back pain ...

Srh_dvt

•2 months ago

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Thigh Leg Pain and Radio Silence

My period arrived today and my pain has amplified by 100. The worst pain is my thighs. The pain is radiating down from my pelvic into the thighs and upper legs...

My period arrived today and my pain has amplified by 100. The worst pain is my t...

Faylen34

•2 months ago

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zalkya - what is it? Endo treatment

I’ve today had an appointment with specialist and a bit confused. It was a rushed appointment as he got called to surgery. He said I could go on Zalkya. I’m...

I’ve today had an appointment with specialist and a bit confused. It was a rushe...

Mia11

•2 months ago

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I need some help / advise

I’m currently being referred to a specialist after finding out I have an 8cm cyst on my ovary. For the last 2/3 weeks I have been in pain everyday and even...

I’m currently being referred to a specialist after finding out I have an 8cm cys...

Carrotcakeforeva

•2 months ago

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final diagnosis

hello! I’ve posted on here before. I went for my second ultra sound scan on Monday where they found 2 cysts 2cm and 3cm on my left ovary and recommended...

hello! I’ve posted on here before. I went for my second ultra sound scan on Mond...

Els123456

•2 months ago

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Finally got a diagnosis of Endometriosis today

I've been on such a journey with my pelvic pain. I'm 50 and I had a hysterectomy 4 months ago for fibroids. A laparoscopy ruled out Endo last year. I was pain...

I've been on such a journey with my pelvic pain. I'm 50 and I had a hysterectomy...

Mindfullness4791

•2 months ago

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FINALLY

after posting on here yesterday about my struggles with getting diagnosed or even listened to i finally got a appointment with a female doctor who listened to...

after posting on here yesterday about my struggles with getting diagnosed or eve...

Ca1t7yn

•2 months ago

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BSGE Centre Initial Consultation

Hi everyone, me again. I’ve now had contact from the specialist centre with an initial consultation date which is a couple of weeks away (thank god). I was...

Hi everyone, me again. I’ve now had contact from the specialist centre with an ...

Tangoandmax

•2 months ago

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Zoldex injection 3

On the 7th may i had my 3rd zoledex injection. My endo nurse was gonna take me of as ive had 2 bad monthly flare ups and breakdowns everyday. After my 3rd jab...

On the 7th may i had my 3rd zoledex injection. My endo nurse was gonna take me o...

Chartolfrey

•2 months ago

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Laparoscopy with amenorrhea

Hello - I'm wondering if anyone can help me figure something out about my laparoscopy. I have my first surgery to diagnose endometriosis in July after being...

Hello - I'm wondering if anyone can help me figure something out about my laparo...

ecj123

•2 months ago

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struggling to get diagnosed

Since I was 13 I have been dealing with significant pain in my lower abdomen and back, particularly during my menstrual cycle. The intensity of the pain has...

Since I was 13 I have been dealing with significant pain in my lower abdomen and...

Ca1t7yn

•2 months ago

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Lack of understanding from family and friends

I’m struggling with family and friends not understanding what I’m going through or experiencing - and looking for any tips on how to handle that emotionally....

I’m struggling with family and friends not understanding what I’m going through ...

MayNora1

•2 months ago

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Failed Ablation

I had an ablation nearly two years ago. However, I have adenmyosis and I don’t think I should have had this done. I also had a big op last September to remove...

I had an ablation nearly two years ago. However, I have adenmyosis and I don’t t...

Reddog8

•2 months ago

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Private Consult Disappointment

Can anyone give me the details of a BSGE accredited Gyne specialist that they have seen and would recommend in the North West? I know names aren’t allowed on...

Can anyone give me the details of a BSGE accredited Gyne specialist that they ha...

Tangoandmax

•3 months ago

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I think I have Endometriosis

I have been on the progestogen only pill for about 15 years. I am not in a relationship and decided I don't want to take it anymore. I stopped about 6 months...

I have been on the progestogen only pill for about 15 years. I am not in a relat...

SleepyK

•3 months ago

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Period post laparoscopy

Hello!! I had my laparoscopy for endometriosis on the 18th of April and my period has been so bad. First time post surgery lasted 16 days and now (2nd...

Hello!! I had my laparoscopy for endometriosis on the 18th of April and my pe...

Ambra98

•3 months ago

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Diaphragm Endo

Hi Everybody, I was diagnosed through laparoscopy last year with stage 2 pelvic endometriosis, in the past 6 months I’ve started to experience shoulder tip...

Hi Everybody, I was diagnosed through laparoscopy last year with stage 2 pelvi...

AS992

•3 months ago

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Plz help

I have adenmyosis and endo which is now on my bowel got diagnosed seeing a lricate endo specialist. I've been on nhs waiting lists as emergency for God knows...

I have adenmyosis and endo which is now on my bowel got diagnosed seeing a lrica...

Loopylou198538

•3 months ago

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NHS Endometriosis Centre recommendation?

Hey everyone, I'd really like some advice. I'm under a pelvic pain team at the moment. I've only ever had telephone appointments, and spoken to a consultant...

Hey everyone, I'd really like some advice. I'm under a pelvic pain team at the...

catlovesguineapigs

•3 months ago

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Weight Gain, Lap nerves & hormone medication after pill/coil?

Hi all, This is my first post and it's so comforting to read others stories/experiences who are going through the same things as me! I have a couple of...

Hi all, This is my first post and it's so comforting to read others stories/ex...

sloth89

•3 months ago

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Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

All posts for June 2024

Pain relief during Period

Gynae appointment

Adenomyosis and IVF- Advice badly needed

Leftover laxatives, peppermint oil capsules and compression stockings

POP breakthrough bleeding

Which type of ultrasound is best to detect endo?

ovary removed, womb with mirena coil still there . Now in full menopause has anyone else been thru this ? Wot was your journey?

mirena coil withdrawal

Lap clear then later diagnosed?

thickening of uterosacral ligament

Suspicion of endometrioma / symptoms

Thigh Leg Pain and Radio Silence

zalkya - what is it? Endo treatment

I need some help / advise

final diagnosis

Finally got a diagnosis of Endometriosis today

FINALLY

BSGE Centre Initial Consultation

Zoldex injection 3

Laparoscopy with amenorrhea

struggling to get diagnosed

Lack of understanding from family and friends

Failed Ablation

Private Consult Disappointment

I think I have Endometriosis

Period post laparoscopy

Diaphragm Endo

Plz help

NHS Endometriosis Centre recommendation?

Weight Gain, Lap nerves & hormone medication after pill/coil?

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