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I’m having a bad flare up with my endo at the moment finding the pain unbelievable waiting for appointment in pain clinic but not till April Just really fed...

I had my laproscopsy surgery a week ago ( second successful removal of endo) but I have developed a red itchy rash over my stomach and sides. When it started I...

Hi all, I’ve had pain on my left side since Oct. My doctor referred me for a scan (possible ovarian cyst). This is in 2 weeks now. But the pain is getting me...

The festive period is one we should all enjoy however, many of those living with endometriosis may find this time of year more challenging than usual, with...

Hey there, I was wondering if anyone who's had a laparoscopic hysterectomy could tell me what it was like for them straight after. The main reason I'm asking...

im giving up, from loving happy i get to depressed and giving up as theres bo help ! had appendix surgery 12.2020, 6 months later pain and lump like hernia...

Hi, I have day surgery booked in Oct to have my stuck coil removed. I’m wanting to ask anyone how they were afterwards and how much recovery time was...

Just looking for some advice of what was found during my surgery - - Pelvis/obliterated POD with right US nodule pulling the rectum - Superficial disease...

Does anyone out there have any advise about how to deal with endometriosis during a 12hr nursing shift? The department is extremely busy and deals with...

Having a huge cysts on both ovaries 1 was 20cm and the other around 8 cm it was decided it was best to get rid of both my ovaries too as this was the 3rd time...

Has anyone ever been prescribed Solifenacin? I have an over active bladder and it’s getting worse, I get up 3-4 times a night to wee and I go at least every...

Symptoms of endometriosis can vary (sometimes) significantly from one person to another. This can depend on several reasons, such as the severity of the...

A big welcome to all the new members who’ve joined over the past few months and continue to join. We strongly recommend you take a look through the GUIDES and...

Across the UK, there are several accredited endometriosis centres provided by The British Society for Gynaecological Endoscopy (BSGE). These centres offer...

The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) provides guidelines covering diagnosis and management of endometriosis. It aims to raise awareness...

1. Respect everyone's privacy Being part of this group requires mutual trust. Authentic, expressive discussions make groups great, but may also be...

Just got back from my first gynaecologist appointment and walked away smiling …after being listened to ,appointments are now being mad to finally have a mri...

My pain has been so frequent recently making me vomit and dizzy. I’m under a lot of stress with uni atm and many so I know my body is exhausted. I’m trying to...

Hi I have been recommended Visanne by my gynecologist, which she said may help to shrink an endometrimoa on my left ovary (around 3.5cm). I wonder if anyone...

Hi, does anyone know the waiting list time for laparoscopy? I was diagnosed in November. Also, has anyone felt like the mini-pill has helped regulating their...

Does anyone else get flu like symptoms before your period is due to start? I have a coil but it's not working too well now and so get a few symptoms again now...

Hi Back in august 2020 i attended the doctors after been 7 days late with my period (usually like clockwork) bloating and constipation. After having blood...

I am on slow release morphine tablets, my skin is on fire all of the time, all over itching like crazy. I have scratched until its raw. Any suggestions on what...

I started getting really painful attacks over 12 months ago now. A repeating very painful spasmodic sensation which would last for around 12 hours. These...

Hi. Recently i had laparoscopic endo IV excision. Ofcourse i had some pain in my lover abdomen. But afrer about week i started get sharp stabing pain in my...

Hi everyone I need to buy a new mattress and I have no idea where to start. I think I need to go and lay on some in a shop but my mobility is unpredictable at...

Hi I was just wondering I was told for years I had endo them had my lap 3 weeks ago to find no endo but adenomyosis and bowel tissue where some was removed....

I know it’s unrealistic for me to think that my partner will be able to fully understand my endometriosis and the procedure that I recently had to remove the...

I’m a little bit lost...I’ve been seeing a doctor(s) for about 4 years with severe pelvic pain, heavy bleeding, irregular bleeding and bloating etc all endo...

Hi everyone, It's my first time posting here as I've just started the process of being diagnosed with endometriosis. I came off birth control in October and...