Sickle cell and endometriosis

[Gabyp]

Hi, I have been recently diagnosed with endometriosis and I have been slightly worried.... is there anyone in here that has sickle cell and endometriosis.... I have sickle cell trait from both of my parents. Thank you in advance for your answers and time.

[MomDukes76]

Hello,

First I want to say I understand exactly what you are going through. SCT from both parents, diagnosed with endometriosis in 2015 after years of pain and menstrual horror.

For me, the endometriosis was causing such heavy and or block cycles, extreme pain and overall anguish, my doctor finally recommended a hysterectomy, Of course that was after trying birth control.

Since the surgery and removal of the scar tissue I am in full blown menopause and had to start in Hydrea 2 years ago to manage symptoms. No cycle to deal with anymore so the endometriosis pain is gone. I would strongly recommend speaking with your GYN and Hematologist to come up with a better plan than mine. There are new methods and medications to help with the (endo) side that were not during my ordeal, so you have other options.

I hope this was of some kind of help to you.

God Bless You