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Advice request - going in circles with doctors

Hi all, I've been suffering with endometriosis for years but I'm really struggling to get proper help with it, and the doctors seem to be thinking now it might...

Hi all, I've been suffering with endometriosis for years but I'm really struggli...

Bookworm321123

•2 months ago

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Finding support

I have endometriosis and fibromyalga. My endometriosis is spread around and inside my fallopian tubes along side my bowel area. I have had an operation and...

I have endometriosis and fibromyalga. My endometriosis is spread around and insi...

Teemaurica

•2 months ago

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Adenomyosis struggle

Hi everyone, I’m new here and I really need support as the specialists are throwing my mental health to the bin, in particular -ironically- gynaecologists....

Hi everyone, I’m new here and I really need support as the specialists are thro...

Taikaei

•2 months ago

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Perimenopause treatments and endometriosis

Hello all, I'm not sure if I'm allowed to promote/query commercial products here, but I've reached that stage of life and it's playing havoc with what were...

Hello all, I'm not sure if I'm allowed to promote/query commercial products her...

Bellebell

•3 months ago

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polyp/ bleeding

hi all, I’m just looking for some advice really. Basically a few years ago I was under the gynaecologist team in the old city where I lived. They suspected...

hi all, I’m just looking for some advice really. Basically a few years ago I was...

Elliemouse22

•3 months ago

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Unexpected Stage IV Diagnosis

Hello, On Wednesday I went for a keyhole surgery to finally get an ovarian cyst removed that had been there for around 5/6 years. Unfortunately, when they...

Hello, On Wednesday I went for a keyhole surgery to finally get an ovarian cyst...

JBee24

•3 months ago

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hysteroscopy

I was admitted to hospital two night ago for severe pain due to my endometriosis. The last consultant decided to tell me my endometriosis doesn’t exist and...

I was admitted to hospital two night ago for severe pain due to my endometriosis...

Besutyinmydreams

•3 months ago

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Adenomyosis or Endo back??

Hi everyone, I had a laparoscopy in 2018 and had mild endometriosis tissue removed from my pelvis, and two cysts removed (one being an endometrioma). I have...

Hi everyone, I had a laparoscopy in 2018 and had mild endometriosis tissue remo...

HarrietGrace

•4 months ago

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First consultant’s appointment - any tips?

Hi everyone, After a 5 month wait, I finally have my first (telephone) gynaecologist appointment tomorrow since 2019 for suspected endometriosis. I have never...

Hi everyone, After a 5 month wait, I finally have my first (telephone) gynaecol...

KiwiCookie

•4 months ago

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Lower back swelling, fluid retention?

In agony the past two weeks, spates of uti like symptoms, two courses of antibiotics. My front sides have swollen and also my lower back quite drastically....

In agony the past two weeks, spates of uti like symptoms, two courses of antibio...

PunkyPeanutButterCup

•5 months ago

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Post menopausal Hydrocolpos, vaginal cyst

Hi, I just had a pelvic ultrasound and they found a 4cm cyst in my upper vagina, I'm postmenopausal so the drs are very confused as this only happens to women...

Hi, I just had a pelvic ultrasound and they found a 4cm cyst in my upper vagina,...

Mel5523

•5 months ago

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Local hospital treats endometriosis in general gyn

I started experiencing cyclical pain last summer, after ultrasound and mri they noted I had an 8cm endometioma on one ovary and DIE behind my other ovary. In...

I started experiencing cyclical pain last summer, after ultrasound and mri they ...

Hidden

•5 months ago

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Zolodex decision

Hi. Newbie here. Long story short, I've had a history of menstrual/ pelvic issues for almost 20 years now, currently only now going through the process of...

Hi. Newbie here. Long story short, I've had a history of menstrual/ pelvic issue...

Lornalost89

•7 months ago

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Heavy Clots / Miscarriage? Endo? Cyst?

hello everyone, I was diagnosed with Severe Endometriosis back in 2017 via surgery. Post surgery my pain was less, period bleeding was less and I only had...

hello everyone, I was diagnosed with Severe Endometriosis back in 2017 via sur...

tjohnson95

•1 year ago

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chronic fatigue

hi guys so a little about me first. Ive been suffering with crippling pain since october, after many visits to a&e and my gp theyre pretty sure i have endo....

hi guys so a little about me first. Ive been suffering with crippling pain sinc...

Beck215

•1 year ago

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Travel insurance to cover Endometriosis when waiting for surgery

Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone could recommend a travel insurance provider that would cover me for Endometriosis and Hydronephrosis (due to...

Hi all, I was just wondering if anyone could recommend a travel insurance provid...

Seetheworld

•1 year ago

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Prostap & Chemical Menopause

I went to see my gynae yesterday after waiting 2.5 years for my appointment (Covid!). I have been struggling more and more with the pain (I am stage 4) and the...

I went to see my gynae yesterday after waiting 2.5 years for my appointment (Cov...

redsoledshoegal

•1 year ago

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Doctor makes it seem like I want to have surgery and not like I actually need it

After struggling with severe constant daily pain for a year and a half, a gynaecologist has decided to put me on a waiting list for surgery. I didn't go see...

After struggling with severe constant daily pain for a year and a half, a gynaec...

JustPain2

•1 year ago

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unsure of what to do next

Hello everyone, After some advice from you lovely ladies , really unsure and a bit worried, so a bit of a back story … sorry long winded I know. I was...

Hello everyone, After some advice from you lovely ladies , really unsure and ...

Yupithurts

•1 year ago

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Sciatica and endometriosis? Also, what is that lump?!

Hello everyone! This is going to be a long post, so apologies for that! I'm after some information and advice re possible endometriosis and sciatica so I'll...

Hello everyone! This is going to be a long post, so apologies for that! I'm afte...

Tealandgold

•1 year ago

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New here - Advice for talking to GP - could it be endometriosis? Painful periods, irregular bleeding, bowel & fertility issues

Hi everyone, I've never spoken with a GP specifically about endometriosis, but after speaking with a few people I have been wondering if it could be. I have...

Hi everyone, I've never spoken with a GP specifically about endometriosis, but...

birdnerd

•1 year ago

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Cyst and possible rupture

Sorry a bit of a rant but i need to release it. I was diagnosed with endo 7 years ago following a cyst removal (although looking back, I had been suffering a...

Sorry a bit of a rant but i need to release it. I was diagnosed with endo 7 year...

Emilily

•1 year ago

1 Reply

Guildford Support Group Invites you to Tea For Endo - THIS SATURDAY!

Hi, The Guildford Endometriosis Support Group will be hosting a Tea for Endo event this Saturday: When: This Saturday! 29th October. 1.30pm- 3.30pm Where:...

Hi, The Guildford Endometriosis Support Group will be hosting a Tea for Endo ev...

lou840

•1 year ago

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found a lump

i have stage 4 endometriosis and have been waiting to have a hospital appointment rescheduled since just before the first lockdown. I recently found a...

i have stage 4 endometriosis and have been waiting to have a hospital appointm...

Vikingqueen

•1 year ago

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After surgery symptoms

Hi all, Just want to get some advise. I had a laparoscopy for removal of endometriosis at the beginning of June this year , I was on zoladex for 3 months...

Hi all, Just want to get some advise. I had a laparoscopy for removal of endom...

Claz92

•2 years ago

1 Reply

stage 4 endo bowel 100pc worse after Mirena coil

Hello everyone, first time poster here I’m going to try and keep it succinct.. I’ve had endo for 15 years. Lived with the pain, had two laps 6 months in...

Hello everyone, first time poster here I’m going to try and keep it succinct.. I...

Ess1982

•2 years ago

7 Replies

Any help/advice/tips please?!

Hi all, this is my first time coming to a forum like this and I’m just hoping to get some advice.. Sorry it might be a bit of a long one.. For roughly 8...

Hi all, this is my first time coming to a forum like this and I’m just hoping to...

ShibaInu7

•2 years ago

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Endo documentary recommendation!

Hello all Endo heroes, I just wanted to share a couple of research films on Endometriosis that I've discovered recently. One is called Endo What? and although...

Hello all Endo heroes, I just wanted to share a couple of research films on End...

Sunflower6758

•2 years ago

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Getting a diagnosis

Hi, I have recently joined as my GP thinks I have endometriosis She has referred me to get what I believe is a hysteroscopy and a blood test. I have read...

Hi, I have recently joined as my GP thinks I have endometriosis She has referre...

squash21

•2 years ago

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Feeling down, frustrated and zoladex

Hi Everyone, I have stage 4 endo and it is also present on my sigmoid colon and probably by now who knows where else. I was put on the waiting list for...

Hi Everyone, I have stage 4 endo and it is also present on my sigmoid colon and...

Silverskylark

•2 years ago

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Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

General support posts

Advice request - going in circles with doctors

Finding support

Adenomyosis struggle

Perimenopause treatments and endometriosis

polyp/ bleeding

Unexpected Stage IV Diagnosis

hysteroscopy

Adenomyosis or Endo back??

First consultant’s appointment - any tips?

Lower back swelling, fluid retention?

Post menopausal Hydrocolpos, vaginal cyst

Local hospital treats endometriosis in general gyn

Zolodex decision

Heavy Clots / Miscarriage? Endo? Cyst?

chronic fatigue

Travel insurance to cover Endometriosis when waiting for surgery

Prostap & Chemical Menopause

Doctor makes it seem like I want to have surgery and not like I actually need it

unsure of what to do next

Sciatica and endometriosis? Also, what is that lump?!

New here - Advice for talking to GP - could it be endometriosis? Painful periods, irregular bleeding, bowel & fertility issues

Cyst and possible rupture

Guildford Support Group Invites you to Tea For Endo - THIS SATURDAY!

found a lump

After surgery symptoms

stage 4 endo bowel 100pc worse after Mirena coil

Any help/advice/tips please?!

Endo documentary recommendation!

Getting a diagnosis

Feeling down, frustrated and zoladex

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Posts - Endometriosis UK | HealthUnlocked

Endometriosis UK

General support posts

Advice request - going in circles with doctors

Finding support

Adenomyosis struggle

Perimenopause treatments and endometriosis

polyp/ bleeding

Unexpected Stage IV Diagnosis

hysteroscopy

Adenomyosis or Endo back??

First consultant’s appointment - any tips?

Lower back swelling, fluid retention?

Post menopausal Hydrocolpos, vaginal cyst

Local hospital treats endometriosis in general gyn

Zolodex decision

Heavy Clots / Miscarriage? Endo? Cyst?

chronic fatigue

Travel insurance to cover Endometriosis when waiting for surgery

Prostap & Chemical Menopause

Doctor makes it seem like I want to have surgery and not like I actually need it

unsure of what to do next

Sciatica and endometriosis? Also, what is that lump?!

New here - Advice for talking to GP - could it be endometriosis? Painful periods, irregular bleeding, bowel & fertility issues

Cyst and possible rupture

Guildford Support Group Invites you to Tea For Endo - THIS SATURDAY!

﻿found a lump

After surgery symptoms

stage 4 endo bowel 100pc worse after Mirena coil

Any help/advice/tips please?!

Endo documentary recommendation!

Getting a diagnosis

Feeling down, frustrated and zoladex

Search posts

Pinned Posts

Latest poll

Have you ever experienced feelings of loneliness or isolation due to your endometriosis?

Topics

Archive

found a lump